If you’re a school worker or higher-education employee looking ahead to retirement in 2026, the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program has released updated tools to help you understand your retiree health-insurance options and prepare with confidence. School employees planning for retirement will transition to a PEBB-sponsored retirement health plan, while university employees will transition to a slightly different PEBB health plan designed for retirement.
Upcoming retiree webinars
PEBB’s retirement-planning webinars—designed specifically for employees preparing to retire—are now scheduled for 2026. These sessions walk you through timelines, eligibility, plan choices, and what to expect as you transition from active employment to retiree health insurance coverage.
Registration is open now, so you can reserve your spot early.
New PEBB retiree information folder
PEBB has also released an updated “Get started with PEBB retiree health benefits” folder for employees considering retirement within the next year. Copies are available through your HR department, so you can pick one up whenever you’re ready to start planning.
The folder includes:
- Preparing for retirement: Getting started
- Preparing for retirement: PEBB timeline
- Organizations you’ll work with in retirement
- PEBB retiree frequently asked questions
- Choosing a retiree medical plan worksheet
- A postcard to request the full PEBB Retiree Enrollment Guide
These resources are designed to help you make informed decisions about your health coverage and avoid last-minute surprises. If you expect to retire in 2026—or are beginning to map out your options—be sure to check out these materials and sign up for a webinar.