Retirement

Berea College TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan Summary

Our TIAA Rep visits campus several times a year. These visits are always communicated in advance via the Berea Calendar. You can also schedule a meeting outside of these on-site visits. Click on the link below to find a day and time that works best for you. You will have to log in to gain access to the calendar to schedule a meeting. 

Our TIAA Rep, Dann, can also be contacted directly at 859-224-6902 or dann.newfont@TIAA.org.

Berea College Auto Enroll & Auto Save Program 2017

Questions? Participants can call 800 842-2252

Monday – Friday, 8 am to 10 pm (EST)
Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm (EST)
Automated service available 24/7

In order to enroll in TIAA retirement, go to  https://www.tiaa.org/public/tcm/berea.

To access TIAA webinars and learn more about financial planning for you and your family:

1. Go to TIAA.org/public
2. Click on “Advice & guidance” tab
3. Choose “Financial Essentials Workshops & Webinars

This will pull up the complete offering TIAA-CREF has for every life event.

Berea College Retiree Healthcare (Medical only)

Retirees under 65 who have worked at Berea College for at least 10 years are eligible for Berea College Retiree Healthcare, which also includes group life insurance. The cost is 100% of the current monthly benefits cost (including employer contribution). For an estimate, contact Emily Emberton in HR. If choosing this option, you will sign up via the COBRA paperwork that you receive.

COBRA (Medical, Dental, Vision)

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows you and your family to temporarily keep your group health insurance after employment ends. You will receive a COBRA packet within 2 weeks of your last day of employment. Confirm your address before leaving Berea to ensure you receive this. You have 60 days from your last day worked to elect coverage through COBRA. COBRA lasts for 18 months, except in cases of death or divorce, when it extends to 36 months. The cost for retirees is 102% of the total monthly benefits cost (including employer contribution). For an estimate, contact Emily Emberton in HR. If choosing this option, you will sign up via the COBRA paperwork that you receive. This includes signing up for dental and vision coverage.

Medicare may be the right choice for you if you qualify. Retirees are responsible for enrolling in Medicare based on government guidelines, including factors like age and employment status.

How to Enroll in Medicare:

Online: Sign up via the Social Security Administration website or visit the local office in Richmond, KY.
Phone: Call the Richmond, KY office at 866-838-8945.
In Person: Find the closest Social Security office at www.ssa.gov/locator/. The Richmond office is located at:
Address: 1060 Gibson Bay Drive, Richmond, KY 40475.
Note: Appointments are preferred over walk-ins.

For Questions About Medicare Plans and Options:

Anthem Medicare Representative:
Ben Laugle
Email: benjamin.laugle@anthem.com
Phone: 513-703-4015

Multiple Plan Options, Including Anthem:

Cindy Payne
Email: ckptheagency@aol.com
Phone: 800-267-1421

If you are a faculty member planning for retirement, please view this timeline.