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One in three adults has prediabetes — and most don One in three adults has prediabetes — and most don’t know it. 

Prediabetes can raise your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, but early action helps. CalPERS health plans offer a no-cost diabetes prevention program for eligible members. 

Learn more on our PERSpective blog at the link in bio.
A pension means you're that much closer to coverin A pension means you're that much closer to covering the basics in retirement.
 
Meet Rebecca Durney, who works for Siskiyou County and who is soon coming to the end of the line in her public service career. She explains that having a defined benefit will allow her to provide for herself in a very real, day-to-day way that others at a similar age might not be able to count on.
 
Now tell us: what does your CalPERS pension mean to you?

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Here at CalPERS, we’ve asked our health plan partn Here at CalPERS, we’ve asked our health plan partners to meet new standards for preventing and controlling common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and colorectal cancer, with financial consequences if they don’t. 

Today, we reported the first results of that effort: improved health outcomes for our members in our HMO plans.

Here’s our Chief Clinical Director, Dr. Julia Logan, explaining what we’re doing and what it means for you. 

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CalPERS is hiring! Check out these job openings a CalPERS is hiring!

Check out these job openings and more. Some close soon, so apply today at the link in our bio. 

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What happens to your health coverage if you keep working after 65? This video explains how Medicare may affect your CalPERS coverage when you continue working past age 65. Learn when you may be able to delay Medicare Part B, why timing matters, and what steps to take as you approach retirement. For more information, visit calpers.ca.gov/Medicare.
Working Past 65? What CalPERS Members Need to Know About Medicare
Link to presentation notes and resources: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/sources/member/webcast_learning_guides/Leaving%20Your%20CalPERS%20Employer%20Presentation%20Notes.pdf?urlTimeStamp=1792007130734

If you leave CalPERS-covered employment before becoming eligible to retire, you may still have important decisions to make regarding your retirement contributions and benefits. In this video, you'll learn about the options available to you, including leaving your contributions with CalPERS, withdrawing your funds or moving to another California retirement system. Join us to gain a better understanding of how these choices may impact your future retirement benefits.

0:00 Presentation
2:47 Before Leaving Your Employer
4:39 Leaving Your Contributions on Account
8:16 Establishing Reciprocity
14:30 Withdrawing Your Contributions
20:05 Retiring
Leaving Your Employer

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