Retirement Ready Resource Center

Plan Administration is here to help as you near retirement. Please view the resources below to assist you as you navigate your options leading up to retirement. We will be posting additional videos and resources as they become available.

Retirement Ready Video Series

Investing During Retirement

Creating A Retirement Income Budget

Great-West Secure Foundation

Calculators and Tools

Estimating Withdrawals During Retirement (Empower Retirement)

Retirement Income Projection (Empower Retirement)

Social Security Resource Center

What is the difference between the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)?

What is the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)?

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Fact Sheet

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Online Calculator (Social Security)

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) according to the Social Security Handbook

This is a calculator Social Security provides to help you determine how your own Social Security benefit (if eligible) may be impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

What is the Government Pension Offset (GPO)?

Government Pension Offset (GPO) Fact Sheet

Government Pension Offset (GPO) Online Calculator (Social Security)

This is a calculator Social Security provides to help you determine how your spouses, widows, or widowers Social Security benefit (if eligible) may be impacted by the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

The Great West Secure Foundation Product is Available to Participants in the Plan

The Great-West SecureFoundation is a guaranteed income benefit that would be a good fit for individuals expected to live well into their 80s or 90s and for those seeking a guaranteed source of income within the plan. For more information please refer to the Great-West brochure or watch the educational video below regarding this option in the Plan. You can also contact your local pension office for more information at apdretire@innovestinc.com.

Watch this video for an overview of the in-plan annuity option for participants: Great-West Secure Foundation

Retirement Distributions

AP-MPPP participants should consider their post-retirement finances prior to requesting a distribution or establishing monthly installment payments. Our Retirement Budget Worksheet will help set expectations and improve your overall financial literacy when nearing retirement.

The benefits and consequences associated with your distribution options are unique, and your decision can have long-lasting implications. Please review the distribution checklist to help make an informed decision and contact your local pension office at apdretire@innovestinc.com to assist you in implementing an effective withdrawal strategy tailored to your individual situation.