Pre-Retirement Program and Resources

Pre-Retirement Program

Protecting your retirement savings and investments, having enough money to last a lifetime, and planning for your health care needs are all important considerations in preparing for your retirement from the university.

If you’re aged 55+ or within five years of retirement, you’ll no doubt have questions about how to make a smooth transition from full-time employment to post-work life. Be sure to take advantage of our pre-retirement programs, which offer insight into JHU retiree benefits, legal and financial planning, Medicare, Social Security, and other aspects of retirement.

We offer several opportunities throughout the year to help you develop your individual retirement plan. This year, in 2023, we will host our comprehensive, virtual Pre-Retirement Program (PRP) in the Spring and the Fall with an in-person fair in the Summer. At the fair you will be able to attend workshops on key topics and visit vendor tables to ask questions.

Save the dates!

April 14- 28 (virtual program)

JUNE 7 (IN-PERSON RETIREMENT FAIR, TURNER CONCOURSE)

September 8-22 (virtual program)

You are encouraged to involve a spouse, partner, or anyone else supporting you in your retirement planning.

Watch!

Click here to view a list of recorded webinars from prior virtual Pre-Retirement Programs. Topics include financial and legal planning, JHU benefits in retirement, transitioning to Medicare, and others.

View Recorded Webinars

Legal Planning

In addition to a will, there are two other important legal documents all adults should have. The advance medical directive allows an individual to appoint someone to make medical decisions on their behalf if they are unable to. Maryland residents may use a free template available from the Office of the Attorney General. A financial power-of-attorney allows an individual to appoint someone to make financial or legal decisions on their behalf. There are different types of powers-of-attorney that offer very broad or very limited powers and you should choose the one that’s right for you. If you want guidance, an elder law attorney is a professional who can assist you.

Through “JHEAP” you and your household family members have access to free legal templates and are entitled to a free, 30-minute consultation with an attorney to answer basic questions.

If you are enrolled in MetLife Legal, you and your spouse may create these legal documents at no cost.