RETIREES

As a retiree of the system, it's important for you to stay connected. The Retiree section of the website will provide you with resources to help keep you up to date on recent events and happenings, notices, articles of interest, and more.

Resources

Open Enrollment in the City of Houston Health and Dental Insurance Plans for City of Houston Employees and Retirees

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT RETIREE HEALTH COVERAGE:  For the first time, Medicare-eligible retirees must join a Medicare plan by June 30, or you’ll be automatically opted out of city coverage. You’ll be able to opt back in at any time, with coverage effective the first day of the next month - but you’ll be without city coverage until then.  Please click the link below to access the City of Houston's Open Enrollment website for more information.

To access the City of Houston's Open Enrollment website, please click here. To enroll, click on the "Enroll Now!" button.

For a list of Open Enrollment meetings, please click here. For a list of additional meetings, please click here.

HMEPS is providing this information to keep you informed of retirement related issues that may affect you and your family.  However, HMEPS has no authority over the City-sponsored health benefits plans.  If you have questions about health, dental or life insurance benefits, please contact the City Health Benefits Division.

Update - 2012 Pension Payment Schedule

Are you looking for when your next pension benefit will be mailed or deposited into your account? The following link provides the dates for all of 2012.

Download >> 2012 Pension Payment Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - Click on the links below for the answers.

What if my pension check is not delivered, or is lost, stolen, or destroyed?

How do I sign up for Direct Deposit?

I need to close my checking account. What do I do about my direct deposit?

Are retirement benefits taxed?

Informational Brochure

Considering Returning to Work After Retirement?

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