CalPERS

We’re working to give members like you more choices when it comes to your health care. Check out this article for information on the health plan changes for 2022: https://news.calpers.ca.gov/health-plan-changes-for-2022/.

Men’s Health Week is June 14 20. Regular screenings can improve your health. Take a look at this men’s health checklist and see which checkups and screenings you might be due for: http://www.getitchecked.com/. Men's Health Month #MensHealthWeek

Stay informed. The CalPERS Board is meeting virtually Monday, June 14 through Wednesday, June 16 via videoconference. Open sessions will be viewable through our webcast. We welcome public comments. Members of the public may provide public comment via telephone by calling 800-259-4105. View the agenda and real-time webcasts:... https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/about/board/board-meetings See more

Find information that applies directly to you! When you visit our website from a desktop device, you’ll notice a blue bar at the top with links for Active Members, Retirees, and Employers. Select one of these links and you’ll be taken to a page that features resources specific to that category. Mobile users: Tap the hamburger menu on the left side of your screen to see the list. https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/home

Ready to retire? Use myCalPERS to complete your service retirement application! Log in today: https://my.calpers.ca.gov/.

Mark your calendar! On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. we will host a 15-minute Working After Retirement webinar. Once you retire, you can return to work for a CalPERS-covered employer as a retired annuitant, but there are some restrictions. In our webinar, we'll discuss what you need to know if you return to work as a retired annuitant. Registration: https://bit.ly/3gwsTPN.

Retirees: Get a head start on your taxes! 2020 1099R tax statements are now available in myCalPERS. Log in now to view and print: https://my.calpers.ca.gov.

UPDATE: The issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience. Due to technical issues, most of our Customer Contact Center is unable to take member calls, and our Employer Contact Center is down. We are working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. You can still use our online resources: ... Visit our website (www.calpers.ca.gov) for resources and publications. Access myCalPERS (my.calpers.ca.gov) to conduct business electronically and access real-time details about your CalPERS account. See more

As of June 30, 2020, CalPERS paid out $25.8 billion in benefits to more than 732,000 retirees and beneficiaries. The long-term nature of our benefits reflects our long-term investing horizon and our commitment to generations of public employees. Read more [PDF]: https://bit.ly/3oH0o6j. #CalPERS

Creating a plan to ensure you’re financially secure can be a challenging process. Here are six tips for saving money during retirement. Scroll to the bottom of the article for a handy checklist. https://news.calpers.ca.gov/6-ways-to-secure-your-finances/

Some people believe that taxpayers fund the total cost of public pensions. This isn’t true. The largest contribution comes from CalPERS investment dollars, with additional funding from employer and employee contributions. For more on who pays for CalPERS pensions, visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov//organization/fact/pension-buck. #CalPERS

WATCH this quick tip video to learn about retirement check must-knows for every CalPERS retiree, or for those nearing retirement. It includes important information, such as when to expect your first check, deductions, updating your mailing address, and more: https://youtu.be/er1CVMA6tBU

Is our Member Newsletter going to the correct inbox? Update your email address in myCalPERS and never miss an update: https://my.calpers.ca.gov/.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and as a registered champion we not only care about protecting our members’ personal information with CalPERS, we want you protected in your personal lives as well. Check out these tips to #BeCyberSmart. https://www.facebook.com/staysafeonline/posts/10159559588234218

Are you doing all you can for the retirement you want? Read our latest blog article for tips on what you can do to prepare for your future retirement: https://news.calpers.ca.gov/top-5-tips-to-prepare-for-reti/.

65% of consumers are worried about the way their devices collect data. 55% of consumers do not trust their internet connected devices. Protect your internet connected devices and keep tabs on your apps. Check out this PDF from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for 5 steps to protect your digital home: https://bit.ly/33VBYP7. #BeCyberSmart

You shouldn’t retire from something, you should retire to something. Kiplinger shares how a few retirees spend their time after leaving the workforce. In the comments below , tell us what you retired to! https://www.kiplinger.com//fulfilling-ways-to-spend-your-t

Although our in-person instructor-led classes are on hold, we’re offering instructor-led virtual classes where you can learn about your benefits and have your questions answered. Note that with these classes you're able to enroll with any Regional Office that has space available. We also offer a variety of self-paced online classes where you're able to progress at your own speed. You can even pause the class and pick up where you left off later. Visit Member Education https://www.calpers.ca.gov//education-cen/member-education to view class descriptions, and then log in to myCalPERS https://my.calpers.ca.gov/ to enroll.

Retirees: Are you set up for direct deposit for your monthly benefit? If so, you should know that January’s payment will post January 4. Although the December 2020 monthly benefit is issued on January 1, 2021, the first business day of the month is January 4, 2021. For more information: https://news.calpers.ca.gov/retirees-important-reminder-ab/

Employers: The CalPERS Educational Forum Online may be over, but registered attendees can still access recordings of sessions! Each recording will be available 90 days from the day in which the session was held. To access, log in to the Virtual Attendee Hub at http://ow.ly/rXVN30re0bW. #CalPERSEdF

We do not offer refinance or home loans. Please be aware that companies advertising home loans for CalPERS members or state employees aren’t directly affiliated with or endorsed by CalPERS. We stopped offering our Home Loan program in December of 2010. Learn more in this blog post: https://news.calpers.ca.gov/what-happened-to-the-calpers-m/.

Are you on track to a secure retirement? Use our retirement planning checklist to help you prepare. https://www.calpers.ca.gov///retirement-planning-checklist #RetirementSecurityWeek #RetirementSecurityMonth

It’s Retirement Security Week and a great time to think about your plans for retirement. How much money can you expect to take home when you retire? Finding out the answer is easier than you might think! WATCH today’s Quick Tip video: https://youtu.be/GDiiHgFm0JE #RetirementSecurityWeek

Retirees: October retirement checks will be mailed to members on Wednesday, October 28. Warrants will be direct deposited Friday, October 30. Due to COVID-19, the State Controller’s Office (SCO) are not mailing statements. If you need to view or print recent benefit statements, log in to your myCalPERS account at my.calpers.ca.gov. You may also contact us by phone at 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377) or by secure message through myCalPERS to request a printed copy. Retirement Ch...eck Pay Days https://www.calpers.ca.gov//ret/retirement-checks/pay-days See more

Retirees/Beneficiaries: The easiest way to access your tax statements is online. It’s secure and you can view and print your tax statements from the last five years, if available! Log in to myCalPERS before December 31 and go paperless by opting out of receiving paper tax statements in the mail. You’ll then receive an email notification when your statement is available online. https://my.calpers.ca.gov/

Many people fail to consider taxes when planning their retirement. As a CalPERS retiree, you may still have to pay both federal and state income taxes. Just like in your working years, you must fill out a tax withholding form. Read our Guide to Completing Your Service Retirement Election Application to help you understand and calculate the tax responsibilities of your CalPERS service retirement allowance: http://ow.ly/Bcmn30rdzxN.