Employees can learn about Social Security benefits during “Social Security 101: everything you wanted to know,” a free workshop for Loma Linda University Health faculty and staff presented by the Social Security Administration.
The following sessions will take place for employees of any entity to choose from:
• Tuesday, May 1 at LLU Children’s Hospital room 1832, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 4 at Coleman Pavilion room 11121R, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The workshops will be led by Teresa Campbell, California inland area public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration. She has worked with the agency for more than 25 years in both technical and supervisory roles.
During the workshops, which are offered to Loma Linda University Health employees at no charge, participants will learn:
- When they will be eligible to receive retirement benefits
- How early retirement will affect their benefits
- Whether they qualify for disability, survivors or spouse benefits
- How to maximize their benefits
- When to file for Medicare
- The future of Social Security
Prior to attending the workshop, employees should create a My Social Security account and print out their Social Security Statement.
No reservations are required for the workshops, but space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more, email Laura Reddix in Human Resource Management at LReddix@llu.edu.