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Guide to Retirement

Plan now for Retirement

If you’re like most of us, you probably believe that retirement planning is something that you start thinking about when the end of your career is in sight. Nothing could be further from the truth. The secret to a successful retirement is getting started early: it’s never too early to start planning and saving for your retirement. 

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3. At Retirement

D. Getting Your MERP Benefit Amount

We’ve designed a retirement medical cost calculator to help you estimate your monthly medical expenses (pre-Medicare). Click here to use it for your planning.

If you have questions about using your unused sick leave to increase your lifetime MERP benefit, the MERP’s COBRA benefit, or purchasing additional Active Service Units (ASUs), contact the Trust Office.

Visit the IAFF MERP website to learn more about the plan and how to access your benefits. Below are links to pages that answer common questions.