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Save the date for our Health Open Enrollment Membe Save the date for our Health Open Enrollment Member webinar. 

• Learn about 2027 health plans and changes 
• Explore tools and resources to find the plan that’s right for you 
• Get answers to your questions 

Join us live on YouTube, Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. (PT).

***CalPERS Health Open Enrollment is Monday, September 14–Friday, October 9, 2026
#TuesdayThoughts We're still a ways out from tax #TuesdayThoughts

We're still a ways out from tax season, but it's never too early to learn how your CalPERS pension fits into this critical time of the year.

Learn more on our PERSpective blog at the link in our bio.
Open Enrollment is coming! Before September 14, Open Enrollment is coming! 

Before September 14, explore what’s changing for 2027, review your options, and get the resources you need to make informed decisions about your health coverage.

Learn more on our PERSpective blog at the link in our bio.
#MondayMotivation Did you know you can get a pers #MondayMotivation

Did you know you can get a personalized estimate of your pension by logging in to your myCalPERS account? 

The Retirement Estimate Calculator in myCalPERS will use your birth date, years of service, retirement formula, and other info we have on record.

Learn more about how this helpful tool works at the link in our bio.
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0:00 Presentation
3:03 Legislation Updates
11:19 Leaves of Absence and Direct Pay
16:51 Pay Rates and Effective Dates
32:17 Member Self-Service (MSS) Registration Report
38:40 Working After Disability Retirement for Disability Retirees
48:34 Vacation Payout
1:04:17 Unused Sick Leave Reporting
1:29:46 State Social Security Administrator New Fees and Invoice Changes
1:41:04 CalPERS/CalSTRS Elections and Classic Benefit Validation
1:53:49 Roundtable
CalPERS School Employer Advisory Committee (SEAC) Meeting - 8/26/2026
Link to presentation notes and resources: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/sources/member/webcast_learning_guides/Family%20Status%20Changes%20Presentation%20Notes.pdf     

Life events like marriage, divorce, having a child, moving, illness, or loss of a loved one can affect your CalPERS retirement and health benefits. This video explains how these changes may impact your benefits, what updates you might need to make-such as changing your beneficiary or health coverage-and who to contact for help. Whether you're working or retired, you'll learn the steps to ensure your benefits reflect your current family situation.

0:00 Presentation
2:53 Getting Married or Entering into a Domestic Partnership
6:54 Birth or Adoption of a Child
8:39 Divorce or Termination of a Domestic Partnership
11:48 Moving
14:05 Illness or Disability
17:11 Loss of a Loved One
18:50 Contacting CalPERS
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