Many resources are available for members who are nearing retirement eligibility.
In order to best handle the most common questions and concerns surrounding this life-changing event, we have put together the following information and resources to help members make the best decision for their situation.

For employees who want a better understanding of how their retirement works and what options are available for them, the Retirement Systems Communications Team offers a variety of Retirement Planning Classes.

Members who have specific questions regarding retirement issues have the following options:

• Phone Retirement Systems at 703-279-8200
• E-mail the Retirement Systems at retirementquestions@fairfaxcounty.gov
• Read Your Retirement Handbook
• Enroll in a Retirement Class
• Schedule an appointment with your Retirement Analyst if you wish to retire or enter DROP and if you are within 6 months of retirement eligibility

To calculate your own estimated benefit for Normal Service, Early Service, Deferred Vested, or DROP contribution, please visit Your Retirement Account. Establish an account by choosing a Username and Password. You can run estimates to see different projections of benefits.

1.) Decide what type of retirement you will apply for

Types of Retirement Offered by Fairfax County

• Normal Service Retirement, Early Service Retirement, Deferred Vested Retirement, Disability Retirement, Ordinary, Service-Connected
• DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program)

2.) The following links provide a timeline to help you work through the stages 
     of the year prior to your retirement or DROP entry date.

• Timeline for Normal, Early DROP Retirement - General County Employees

• Retirement Checklist for Police Officers

• Retirement Checklist for Uniformed Employees

• DROP Entry Timeline and Process
• Retirement/DROP Entry Checklist for School Employees

Frequently Asked Questions

ALL Employees

• How Does My Sick Leave Benefit Me
• Does It Make Any Difference When I Retire During the Year?
• How is my part time service calculated?
• How to ask for a Benefit Estimate?
• Beneficiary Information
• How do I start the Retirement Process?
• What Will My Retirement Pay Look Like?
• What is the Pre-Social Security Benefit?
• Enrolling or making changes to your Health/Dental Insurance/Medicare Coverage
• Options for Terminating/Separating Employment
• Psychological Challenges of Retirement

School Employee Members of FCERS

• Questions from Bus Drivers, Attendants, and Supervisors

• Retirement/DROP Entry Checklist for School Employees