During back-to-school season or anytime, these CalPERS ABCs can help you learn more about your benefits and our services:
- A – CalPERS appointments aren’t just for retirements — book a phone, video, or in-person appointment for assistance with a variety of needs.
- B – Who’s your CalPERS beneficiary? We don’t know unless you tell us! Make sure you have a current beneficiary on file so we can follow your wishes.
- C – There are many ways you can securely contact us, and we can also help in different languages.
- D – If you need to report a death or file for related benefits, our team members are here for you during this difficult time.
- E – Classes, events, and much more — no matter where you are in your retirement journey, we’ve got education resources for you.
- F – Retirement formulas determine pension amounts. Find out more about retirement formulas with Planning Your Service Retirement (PDF), and review your own formula on myCalPERS.
- G – CalPERS is governed by our Board of Administration. Get to know our board members and how you can participate in board elections and meetings.
- H – Did you know CalPERS provides health benefits to 1.5 million of our members? Whether you’re an active member or retiree, learn about plans, providers, and more.
- I – Our Investment Office manages over $500 billion in assets on behalf of our members — explore what we invest in and how we do it.
- J – Did you know CalPERS administers a pension system for judges?
- K – Have a new kid, spouse, job, or address? Be sure to let us know!
- L – We monitor state and federal legislation to protect the best interests of our members and employers.
- M – myCalPERS is your personalized, centralized, and secure CalPERS account website. Find out how to use it, plus all the things it can do for you.
- N – Our monthly member newsletter brings informative and engaging articles right to your inbox.
- O – Open Enrollment takes place every fall for our health participants.
- P – We have many member publications to help you make the best decisions for yourself and your loved ones.
- Q – If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers — and be sure to contact us so we can assist you.
- R – Visit one of our eight regional offices for in-person service needs.
- S – The CalPERS special power of attorney protects your interests if you aren’t able to act on your own behalf. Find out more with A Guide to Your CalPERS Special Power of Attorney (PDF).
- T – When it comes to retirement, time is money — check out supplemental savings plans to maximize your retirement benefits.
- U – Your CalPERS retirement benefits are unique to you — get your personalized account information anytime, anywhere by logging in to myCalPERS.
- V – The CalPERS video library covers retirement planning, benefit basics, quick tips, and need-to-know resources.
- W – We frequently update and refresh our website to bring you the best online experience possible.
- X – Find out more about taxes, including how to change your tax withholding.
- Y – CalPERS is all about you and our more than 2.3 million members like you. Find out more about our organization and how we serve you: the people who serve California.
- Z – Whatever your generation — Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennial, Generation Z, and beyond — CalPERS is here to help you before, during, and after retirement. For nearly a century, we’ve been honored to serve millions of dedicated public employees, and we’ll continue to provide dependable, dignified retirements for generations to come.
And know your CalPERS numbers, too — always feel free to call us at 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377).