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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.

Review our annual health plan changes from our main Health Benefits webpage at the link in our bio.
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)
Attention, CalPERS-contracted employers: Sign up Attention, CalPERS-contracted employers:

Sign up for our live virtual workshops to learn more about the CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and how it can benefit you and your team in saving for retirement.

Monthly schedule and registration here: https://bit.ly/44vAJoI
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REMINDER

Our virtual CalPERS Benefits Education Event is happening next week.

This is a chance to connect with CalPERS experts first-hand and have your questions answered on the spot. Best of all, you can beam in from anywhere!

Registration still open: https://cbee.calpers.ca.gov/

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4 Aug

Did you know if you don’t name a CalPERS beneficiary, your benefits will go to one of 11 legally designated recipients?

It's true — which is why naming a beneficiary, officially, is hugely important as a member.

Make sure your benefits go where you want: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/beneficiary

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