Fulton County Retired Employees Association, Inc.

FCREA Meeting

2nd Tuesday in

even-numbered months

TUESDAY

February 11, 2025

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

(Via Zoom)

Meeting chairs

Members Only!

Defined

Benefit (DB)

Board Meeting

Fulton County Employees

Retirement System (FCERS)

("old plan")

Meets 2nd Wednesday Every Month

THURSDAY

January 9, 2025

(Day-change due to BoC mtg.)

1:30 p.m.

Golden Pension Egg

(Via Zoom)

Link is sent to FCREA

member email addresses.

Others and the public can

monitor in listen-only mode.

401(a) Defined

Contribution (DC)

Administrative

Committee

Meeting

("new plan")

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

Meets Quarterly

WEDNESDAY

February 19, 2025

10:30 a.m.

3 Golden Next Eggs

via Virtual Conference

The public can monitor

in listen-only mode.

Updates

Moved Recently? Let Pension Office Know by Jan. 10, 2025!

Change of Address mailbox graphic

Missed any Pension Office mailings this year?

Make sure you'll receive your Form W-2 for the 2025 tax-filing season.

Let the Pension Office know your current address.

Act by Jan. 10, 2025. Read the flyer.

If your address has changed, send a completed Retiree Change in Name/Address form (available here) to the Pension Office.

2025 WELLNESS CREDIT Deadline: Dec. 31, 2024

Stethoscope and Cash

Info Sessions

Pre-65 non-Medicare Retirees -- Earn or keep your $240 annual wellness credit in 2025!

Complete your bioscreen requirements by December 31.

To learn what's required, click the appropriate link below:

Anthem

Kaiser

December Wellness

Wellness graphic-- human form as tree

For all retirees, regardless of health plan, unless noted.

Healthy Eating During the Holidays (Kaiser) -- "Maintain Not Gain": strategies, The Plate Method, recipes, more.

(WEDNESDAYS) Virtual Yoga Class (Kaiser) -- Noon-1 p.m. Register. (Cancelled on Dec. 25th due to Christmas.)

Healthy Cooking Recipe (Kaiser) -- Bulgur Wheat Cranberry Stuffing.

FCREA Dues for 2025: Pay by Dec. 27, 2024

Dues Due Montage

Via Zelle® or Check

New Zelle Payment Address!*

MEMBERS: Watch postal mail for envelope with personalized dues card.

Two ways to pay $15 annual dues:

1- Zelle – Money-transfer through participating bank to

fcreapayments2340@gmail.com

(not to fcrea@fcrea.net).

*DO NOT use previous address: payments@fcrea.net.

2- Check – Postal-mail to: FCREA, P.O. Box 144079, Fayetteville, GA 30214-6543.

Correct incorrect/missing info on card and mail in provided envelope. Add postage.

First-year members pay no dues.

*NOTE: Disregard Zelle address in September "Prime Times" newsletter, printed prior to this change. See new details on our Join page.

Phone and Menu for Pension Office

Pension Office phone graphic

Dial (404) 612-7600, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Among the numbered voice prompts: 3 (Pension), and 4 (Benefits).

You also can email to get an answer in writing for Pension, or Benefits, or Wellness.

Welcome!

This Fulton County Retired Employees Association, Inc. (FCREA) website features information for Fulton County, GA government retirees receiving health and pension benefits under Defined Benefit Plan ("old") or 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan ("new") from the Board of Commissioners.

(Active employees in the Defined Benefit Plan: here's what you need to know before retiring.)

The FCREA provides:

Monitoring of retiree pension and healthcare policy changes enacted by Fulton County Government.
Bimonthly meetings featuring speakers on retiree topics, and a chance to see old acquaintances. Open to members and non-members!

Member Benefits:

Quarterly Newsletter about retiree policies, pension and FCREA finances, latest retirees, deceased retirees, meetings, and FCREA officer information.
Emails to keep up with County policy updates.
Membership Directory viewable via the Member Login, or reserve a hard copy.
Appointment (via vote) of retiree representatives to serve on the Fulton County Pension Board.

Click here to become a member!

Changed Your Postal or Email Address?

Due to privacy laws, the FCREA and the Pension Office can NOT exchange your information! Inform each entity separately!

(FCREA Members)

Tell the

FCREA

FCREA logo (Non-profit added)(150x150)

(All Retirees)

Tell the

Pension Office

Fulton County logo

IMPORTANT! Use form at link. Submit changes BEFORE the 15th of the month for the changes to be reflected the next payday.

View Retirement Documents Online!

Retirement Self Service (RSS)

Desktop, Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone

PAY ADVICES ● BENEFITS ● TAX INFO ● DEDUCTIONS ● 1099-Rs ● STATUS UPDATE FORMS ● GUIDES

-- Email the Pension Office to sign up.

-- How to access.

-- Log in at least monthly to keep page refreshed and updated.

-- PROBLEMS? Let the Pension Office know. Staff will contact IT.

Get Ready For 65!

Under age 65? Click the title for links that will help you prepare for the decisions you'll have to make about Medicare and Social Security BEFORE you reach this birthday!