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A pension can help alleviate some of the financial A pension can help alleviate some of the financial burden in retirement.
 
Meet Elizabeth, who works for the Los Angeles Unified School District. She takes comfort in the fact that her defined benefit will contribute to her monthly costs — noting it will serve as something she can lean on when she's ready to stop working.
 
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⏰ Last call for CalPERS Health Open Enrollment — i ⏰ Last call for CalPERS Health Open Enrollment — it ends tomorrow, Friday, October 9! 

If you’re considering a health plan change, make sure to review your 2027 options and make any changes before time runs out. 

Remember — 2027 health plan premiums take effect January 1, so this is your opportunity to compare plans, check monthly premiums, and see whether your preferred doctors and medical groups are available through a lower cost option. 

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Retiree Town Hall with CalPERS Board Member Yvonne Walker – September 18, 2026
Ready to retire? myCalPERS can help simplify the process. In this video, you'll learn important steps to take before submitting your service retirement application and receive a step-by-step walkthrough of how to complete and submit your application online through your myCalPERS account. Watch now to get retirement-ready with confidence!

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