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A pension is worth its weight in gold in retiremen

A pension is worth its weight in gold in retirement.

Meet Antonio, who works for Murrieta Fire & Rescue. He tells us that the peace of mind he's anticipating through his future pension makes the journey that much more satisfying.

Now tell us: what does your CalPERS pension mean to you?

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Are you taking steps toward the retirement you wan

Are you taking steps toward the retirement you want?

Join us for our free Funding Your Retirement Future virtual classes September 29-30 to learn how your CalPERS pension, Social Security and supplemental savings options can work together to help you plan for the future.

Register today at my.calpers.ca.gov.

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Join us for an inside look at two opportunities within CalPERS’ Information Security Office! 💻🔒

Learn more about our IT Manager I and IT Specialist I positions supporting our HIPAA/Privacy team. Dive into the roles, the work, and what it takes to help protect member information.

🗓️ Thursday, September 10 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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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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