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Certain life events, like having a baby or getting Certain life events, like having a baby or getting married can have an impact on your CalPERS benefits.
 
You may need to update your information with us to ensure you continue receiving your benefits without interruption and to account for what’s new in your life.
 
Learn more at link in bio.

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The CalPERS Retirement Estimate Calculator can giv The CalPERS Retirement Estimate Calculator can give you an idea of what your future retirement benefit might be. Use it through myCalPERS — by which some fields will pre-populate — or on our website, which requires manual inputs. Read the step-by-step guide at link in bio.
CalPERS retirees take many different paths toward CalPERS retirees take many different paths toward the same destination.
 
One thing they all have in common is a defined benefit for life — which is the promise of CalPERS.
 
Hear from some of our recent retirees on what their pension means to them at the link in bio.
2026 health plan premiums are now available, so ta 2026 health plan premiums are now available, so take this opportunity to explore your plan options. Review what’s changing to determine if switching health plans might be right for you. Learn more at link in bio.
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ALERT: We're performing system maintenance this weekend. All CalPERS systems, including our CalPERS website and myCalPERS, will be unavailable Friday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. (PT) until Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 6 a.m. (PT).

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Whether you’re new to CalPERS or a longtime retired member, check out our website for need-to-know info about your pension and benefits: http://www.calpers.ca.gov

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