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Excitement is building for our Pathways for Women Excitement is building for our Pathways for Women Conference — will you be there?

The registration deadline is quickly approaching.

Secure your spot by August 8. Visit our Pathways for Women page (link in bio).
Health care coverage is one of the most important Health care coverage is one of the most important decisions you can make as a CalPERS health participant, and the time to choose is coming.

Familiarize yourself with what’s changing for 2026 so you can find the right plan for you during #OpenEnrollment.

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CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost delivered good news to ou CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost delivered good news to our Board of Administration Monday — highlighting returns of 11.6% for FY 2024-25.

The results speak for themselves. Our strategy reflects long-term investing, and we stay the course no matter what.

Read the full release in the CalPERS Newsroom (link in bio)
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