Attend one or both presentations of ATRS' informational programs, Retirement/T-DROP Workshop.

• If you have not yet investigated the possibility of purchasing prior Arkansas or other service, contact ATRS about this option.
• Consider how emergency expenses will be handled. Make an effort to eliminate any debt, and pay off obligations for large purchases.
• Contact your medical insurance provider to verify your post-retirement eligibility and rates.
• Evaluate your life insurance needs and contact your life insurance provider for information regarding eligibility and rates.
• Use the Worksheet for Estimating Benefits to calculate your potential retirement benefits.
• Study the benefit option plans available from ATRS. You may select Straight Life Annuity, Option A, Option B or Option C.
• Consider status of taxation after retirement.
• Contact ATRS with any general questions you might have.