--- title: Verizon Retirement Planning | Hapanowicz & Associates description: Hapanowicz & Associates has been working with Verizon employees for over 20 years. Use this Verizon retirement planning resource to find all the benefits-related information you’ll need. --- # The Retirement Red Zone  Your Verizon Retirement Planning Playbook - Phone: [412-261-5966](tel:412-261-5966) - Toll Free: [800-722-1143](tel:800-722-1143) - Fax: 412-261-3353 Retiring from Verizon shouldn’t feel like a second job. Learn about the crucial steps you need to take in the years leading up to, and while going through the retirement process from Verizon. We’ve been making it easy to retire from Verizon since 1999. Whether retirement from Verizon is years away, you're already retired, or you're in the “red zone” of reaching retirement from Verizon, you deserve to have all the information you might need to maximize your Verizon Retirement Benefits. [ Guide to Retirement for Verizon Employees ](https://www.hapanowicz-associates.com/guide-to-retirement-for-verizon-employees#ha-form-start) [![u_Thinking-About-Retirement_icon](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/hubfs/icons/u_Thinking-About-Retirement_icon.svg) #### Looking to retire within 5 years Learn about your 401(k), Pension, and your other Verizon Retirement benefits the role they play in your retirement plan. ](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/verizon-retirement-eligibility) [ Learn More](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/verizon-retirement-eligibility) [![u_Retirement-Planning_icon](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/hubfs/icons/u_Retirement-Planning_icon.svg) #### I’m Ready to Retire Learn about the crucial steps you need to take when going through the retirement process from Verizon. ](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/verizon-retirement-planning-help) [ Learn More](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/verizon-retirement-planning-help) [![u_Retired_icon](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/hubfs/icons/u_Retired_icon.svg) #### I’m Retired Learn how to best implement your Retirement Game Plan and make sure it’s working for you now and in the future. ](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/verizon-retirement-financial-planning) [ Learn More](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/verizon-retirement-financial-planning) ![](https://www.hapanowicz-associates.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Untitled-2.png) #### The Verizon Retirement Video Series Stay educated to make the most of your retirement benefits. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMIfI5FC1xb3qgj7TKtTDLP1Uy0hk2L0s) With the countless nuances to your Verizon Retirement Benefits including your Verizon 401(k), Verizon Pension, Retiree Medical Benefits, and Life Insurance Benefits, retiring from Verizon can be overwhelming. With H&A’s 20+ years of experience, we are pleased to present to you the Verizon Retirement Red Zone, the ultimate guide to your Verizon Retirement Benefits, to help make these important decisions about retirement as straightforward as possible for you. #### Verizon Retirement Masterclass Webinar Series Join us for our Masterclass Webinar Series, where we take a deep dive into the retirement planning considerations that are unique to Verizon Employees. Each webinar is approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A.   - ##### Social Security Election Strategies Breakdown ##### Oct. 24 @ 6:00 pm ET [Register](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AdglTfvzRJawTx5auUXPjg) #### Verizon Pension Interest Rates Get the latest GATT and PBGC interest rates that have a direct effect on your Verizon pension benefit! [ East Associates ](https://www.hapanowicz-associates.com/hubfs/VZ_East_Associates_Pension_Memos_2Q-2024(3.4.24).pdf) [ Managers ](https://www.hapanowicz-associates.com/hubfs/VZ_Managers_2Q-2024_Pension_Memos_(3.4.24).pdf) [ West Associates ](https://www.hapanowicz-associates.com/hubfs/VZ_West_Associates_Pension_Memos_2Q-2024-(3.4.24).pdf) ![](https://hs.hapfinancial.com/hubfs/the-verizon-employees-guide.png) #### Get Your Verizon Retirement Timeline We used our 20+ years of experience helping Verizon employees retire to create this guide. It includes a retirement planning timeline and the most important steps to consider. [Download Now](https://www.hapanowicz-associates.com/guide-to-retirement-for-verizon-employees) #### VERIZON BENEFITS DIRECTORY Verizon Benefits Center: Retirement, Medical, and Insurance For when you’re still working at Verizon: 1-855-489-2367 Pension, Medical, and Insurance Customer Service **For when you’re ready to commence your retirement**: 1-856-524-7860 Pension and Retirement Specialist *When commencing your retirement, you will be assigned a specific Pension Specialist at the Benefits Center. This person will provide their direct extension to you, which we recommend you keep in your records. **Website to obtain your Pension Estimate, and review your employee healthcare and retirement benefits**: [www.verizon.com/benefitsconnection](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.verizon.com/benefitsconnection__;!!Cz2fjcuE!hxgMuKs2--4sgs32MS97uG4eEvtVTBbhLq9MWNFjdrcGudxy8L665Wg-v7qxYFVptSqpXoeY9IiNAiuC48ormv8$) **Overnight address for mailing the Pension Election and Authorization Form**: 1434 Crossways Blvd., East Wing, Chesapeake, VA 23320 *H&A recommends mailing to this overnight address to ensure that the application deadline is met, as well as being able to track the progress of the materials being sent to and received by Verizon. **Fidelity: Verizon 401(k) Savings Plan** 1-888-457-9333 Fidelity Customer Service [www.netbenefits.com/Verizon](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.netbenefits.com/Verizon__;!!Cz2fjcuE!hxgMuKs2--4sgs32MS97uG4eEvtVTBbhLq9MWNFjdrcGudxy8L665Wg-v7qxYFVptSqpXoeY9IiNAiuCCWWQVxI$) Social Security Website: [ssa.gov](http://ssa.gov/) **Social Security Support Line**: 1-800-772-1213 *Neither Hapanowicz & Associates, Hapanowicz & Associates Wealth Management nor LPL Financial are affiliated nor endorsed by Verizon Communications Inc., Verizon Wireless, or any other subsidiary of Verizon. Neither Hapanowicz & Associates, Hapanowicz & Associates Wealth Management nor LPL Financial are affiliated with any of the other entities referenced on this website. This should not be construed as an endorsement of a particular firm by any CWA-Local including 13000/13500 as well as any IBEW-Local.* #### Client Testimonial - Jim Palka (Verizon Retiree) Meet Jim, a retiree from Verizon. In this video, Jim shares his decision to finally retire from Verizon and his experience in working with us to help him take care of the retirement process.   ## Speak with an Advisor We understand that it can feel overwhelming to find a financial advisor that fits your exact needs. Fill out the form below to speak with a Verizon retirement expert.