Retirement-Related Links

Retiree Health Care Links

  • State Health Plan of North Carolina

    North Carolina takes care of state employees and state retirees by offering medical healthcare plans. The State Health Plan offers benefits such as two PPO options, prescription drug coverage, the NC HealthSmart Wellness Program, and incentives that encourage healthy habits. Subscribe to its complimentary e-newsletter, Member Focus, to keep up-to-date on your pharmacy and health benefits, plus health and savings tips. Subscribe on the State Health Plan website at www.shpnc.org.

  • State Health Plan of North Carolina Long-Term Health Plan

    In addition to general health benefits, the State Health Plan has teamed up with Prudential's Group Long-Term Care Insurance. Follow the instructions on this page to access Prudential's website.

  • Optional Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

    Pierce Insurance Agency Inc. offers optional supplemental insurance coverage to retirees. Premiums can be deducted from members’ monthly retirement benefit. Pierce can provide vision, dental and term and whole life insurance.

  • Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) 

    SHIIP answers questions and counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans, long-term care insurance and other health insurance concerns.

  • Medicare

    In addition to your State Health Plan benefits, State Health Plan law requires you to enroll in Medicare Part B coverage, as well as Part A, when you become eligible as a retiree, in order to maintain your same level of coverage under the State Health Plan. Find answers to your Medicare questions here.

Retirement Benefits Planning Information

  • NC 401(k) Plan and NC Public Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (457)

    These plans are offered as supplemental retirement savings options to public employees in North Carolina. With the opportunity to save through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis (and/or with Roth after-tax contributions in the NC 401(k) Plan), you can choose the savings method that works best for you. 

    • 401(k)/457 Transfer Benefit - Beginning in January 2011, retiring members with an existing NC 401(k) or 457 account through Prudential Retirement will have the opportunity to transfer all or a portion of those funds at retirement to the North Carolina Retirement Systems and receive an additional separate monthly lifetime benefit based on these transferred funds. Employees with the State Employees' Credit Union, a transfer fund partner, are available to advise you on whether this benefit is right for you. Visit SECU's Transfer Benefit Web page for more information.

  • Social Security Benefits Estimator

    The Social Security Benefits Estimator helps you to better understand your Social Security protection as you plan for your financial future. The benefit calculator can answer all your questions about payments and options.

  • Social Security Statement

    If you have questions about your Social Security statement, this site has frequently asked questions that can guide you in the right direction for an answer.

  • Apply for Social Security Online

    The Social Security Administration has a wealth of information for current employees and retirees alike, including retirement planning calculators, Medicare information, and how to apply for benefits.

  • Social Security Publications

    The Social Security Administration produces a number of up-to-date online publications that include information about retirement benefits, disability benefits, survivor's benefits, and more.

Association Partners

  • North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

    The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners is an active statewide local government association. This site provides information for its members, employees, and the general public.

  • North Carolina Association of Educators

    NCAE's mission is to advocate for members and students, to enhance the education profession, and to advance public education. On this site you can find news, e-publications, and key information for state educators.

  • North Carolina Association of School Administrators

    NCASA is an organization under which North Carolina school administrator groups are unified. NCASA provides to all these groups broad based membership services, professional development, financial services, communication, legal counsel, legal fees liability insurance, and lobbying services.

  • North Carolina Retired Peace Officers Association

    The North Carolina Retired Peace Officers Association is a volunteer organization of approximately 5,000 members across the state. Membership is made up of retired law enforcement officers from local and state agencies within the State of North Carolina. The organization also includes federal and military law enforcement officers who worked in North Carolina or now live in North Carolina.

  • North Carolina League of Municipalities

    The North Carolina League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan association of municipalities in North Carolina. Its site brings together the towns and cities of the state and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest news affecting residents of North Carolina’s cities, towns, and villages.

  • North Carolina Retired School Personnel

    Retirees from school organizations in North Carolina, or from other states who now reside in North Carolina, are eligible to join the North Carolina Retired School Personnel. Here you will find information about becoming a member, legislative information and news that affects you, and a calendar of activities, such as leadership conferences.

  • State Employees' Association of North Carolina

    At 55,000 members strong, SEANC is the largest independent public employees association in the nation. Some of the many benefits offered by the SEANC include the Member Discount Program, insurance programs, scholarship opportunities, and training sessions.

  • North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees' Association

    Its slogan, "For those who have made a living and now wish to make a life," sums up what the NCRGEA does for the governmental retirees of North Carolina. They are the largest association in North Carolina devoted to working for the benefit of state and local government retirees and they offer legislative updates by e-mail, health, vision, and dental benefits, We Save discount cards, and more.

  • Professional Educators of North Carolina

    PENC is a nonpartisan organization that provides employment support, legal counsel, liability insurance, lobbying and communication services to educators across North Carolina.  Among other things, PENC offers scholarships, grants, and free workshops for its members.  PENC's mission is to promote education reform for the benefit of all North Carolina children while ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of qualified educators.