Life Events – After Retirement

Even in retirement, life changes—and some of those changes can affect your SCERS benefits. Whether you move to a new home, go through a personal or family transition, or need help managing your account, SCERS is here to support you. This section outlines the most common life events that may require you to take action.

Each section explains what changes may affect your retirement records and how to notify SCERS when needed. Staying up to date helps ensure your benefits continue uninterrupted and your intentions are clearly documented.

What You’ll Find in This Section

• Moving or Relocating
  How to update your address so you continue receiving important communications and benefit payments without delay.
• Marriage or Divorce After Retirement
  How changes in personal status may impact your records, benefit payments, or beneficiary designations.
• Becoming Incapacitated or Naming a Representative
  What to do if you’re no longer able to manage your SCERS affairs and need to designate someone to act on your behalf.
• Making Changes After a Beneficiary Dies
  Steps to take if a named beneficiary passes away and how to update your account.
• Reporting the Death of a Retiree
  What survivors or representatives should do to notify SCERS and initiate the follow-up process.
• Managing Your Benefit Payments
  How to update your direct deposit account or change your tax withholding elections.