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Retiree Information

As a Fisher retiree, your dedication and many contributions to our students, faculty, and staff helped build the foundation of the Fisher family.

We hope you will stay connected to the University through the events, benefits, and opportunities we offer.

Retiring from Fisher

Retiree Benefits

Fisher offers employees who meet age and service requirements retiree benefits. To be eligible, you must have at least 10 years of full-time employment with Fisher, and your years of service plus your age must equal at least 65. Retiree benefits are described below and in the Retiree Benefits Summary [pdf].

Life Insurance

Retirees are provided with a $5,000 Fisher-paid life insurance policy. You must make your beneficiary election at the time you retire. View the Prudential Retiree Life Insurance SPD [pdf] for details.

Benefit Allowance

Retirees receive a monthly benefit allowance toward the purchase of medical and/or dental insurance through Fisher.

  • For retiree-only coverage, Fisher will contribute $50 per month.
  • For two-person or family coverage, Fisher will contribute $100 per month.
  • If the cost of your selected plan is less than the Fisher contribution, Fisher will contribute the full cost of the plan. 

Education Benefits

Retirees, their spouses, and their dependents under the age of 24 are eligible to receive full tuition remission for undergraduate courses taken at Fisher. 

Annual Open Enrollment

Each November, retirees may participate in Fisher’s annual benefits open enrollment. In early November, you will receive benefits and cost information at your home address.

Retiree Perks

Retiree Email

Retirees can elect to have a Fisher retiree email address. Your employee email address will be inactivated at the time of retirement. 

Retiree ID Badge

Retirees should contact Fisher Security at securitystaff@sjf.edu to request a retiree ID badge, which is required to access Fisher facilities.  

Lavery Library

Retirees can elect to have off-campus library database access by contacting librarysystems@sjf.edu.

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center

Retirees have free admission to regular season home games with a Fisher retiree ID badge. They also have access to a free recreation membership, and family members may join at alumni family membership rates if registered with the Athletics Department. Upon registration, a parking tag is issued to recreation members. Please contact athletics@sjf.edu.

Fisher Dining

Retirees can enjoy faculty/staff pricing with their Fisher retiree ID badge.

Retiree Events

Annual Retiree Luncheon

Each June, the President’s Office hosts a luncheon for Fisher retirees. The University mails an invitation to your address on file in May.

Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

Each November, retirees may participate in Fisher’s annual benefits open enrollment. In early November, you will receive benefits and cost information at your home address.

For more information, please call Human Resources at (585) 385-8048.

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