Michael Sainato
UAW Benefit Representative Local #898
In Plant Phone:          734- 48-49252 800-841-0126
Fax:                             734-48-48284
Union Hall:                  734-482-8320 800-521-7152
Fax:                             734-482-3200
e-mail:               msainato@ford.com

 

 

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Retirement Time Line

For anyone thinking about retirement, this is a quick view retirement timetable.

12 weeks before retirement

Begin to gather the necessary information, call the (NESC) National Employee Service Center 1-800-248-4444.

§ Employee’s birth certificate *

§ Spouse’s birth certificate *

§ Marriage certificate (not marriage license) *

§ Spouse’s social security number

§ If you have dependents

1. Each one’s birth certificate *

2. Each one’s social security number

3. Your most recent IRS tax return (form 1040, top page only)

§ Copy of the Medicare Part B enrollment card (if applicable)

§ Death certificate if employee is deceased

§ Judgment of divorce and or Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) if employee is or was divorced (send a copy of the Judgment / QDRO only if it affects your Ford Benefits)

* Documents in a foreign language must include a notarized English translation

8 Weeks before retirement

Apply for retirement through the NESC 1-800-248-4444

§ Apply for Social Security Benefits by calling 1-800-772-1213 (if applicable)

§ Apply for Medicare Part A & B (if applicable)

7 Weeks before retirement

Receive a retirement package from the NESC

6 Weeks before retirement

§ Return the completed forms and copies of the required documents to the NESC

§ If you are age 65, send a copy of your Medicare Part A & B to the NESC. This must be done in order to receive the "Special Age 65 Benefit" (Remember, at age 65 your surviving spouse must enroll in Medicare Part B to be eligible for continued health care coverage in the event of your death)

 

Retirement begins!

4 Weeks after retirement

Your final check, which may include vacation hours, overtime and bond balances, will arrive (if eligible)

7 Weeks after retirement

Your first retirement check is due to arrive this week

8 Weeks after retirement

Your first Social Security check is due to arrive this week (if eligible).

Check this page for more information: More Information for New and "Experienced" Retirees