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ALERT: Due to system maintenance, myCalPERS will be unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our services.
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REMINDER
Our virtual CalPERS Benefits Education Event is kicking off next week.
This is your chance to connect with CalPERS experts first-hand and have your questions answered on the spot. Best of all, you can participate from anywhere!
Slots still available: https://bit.ly/42ZvYDk
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CalPERS retirees are part of a community that's nearly three-quarters of a million members strong.
To better understand this segment of our membership, we release annual data tracking the health and trends of our retirement system.
Here are the latest numbers: https://bit.ly/4bjkgbh
Been meaning to connect with us about your CalPERS benefits? Now's your chance!
Our next virtual CalPERS Benefits Education Event, a free event for all members, is about a week away — and there's still time to sign up.
Hear from our own team on why you should attend: https://bit.ly/4rK1m2d
#TuesdayThoughts
Counting down to your retirement? We are, too!
Follow our CalPERS retirement countdown checklist to make sure everything goes smoothly: https://bit.ly/4hYUObm
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Looking for ways to manage your monthly defined benefit?
Here are 8 easy tips directly from us: https://bit.ly/4148B9E
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ALERT: Due to system maintenance, myCalPERS will be unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our services.
We do our best to make ourselves accessible to as many members as possible, which is why our next CalPERS Benefits Education Event is happening online.
Hear from our own team on what you stand to gain by attending: https://bit.ly/4rK1m2d
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Staying mentally sharp as we age, safeguarding against scams, and important updates from our leaders — these were among the most engaging topics at the 2026 CalPERS Stakeholder Forum.
Did you happen to miss it? See the highlights here: https://bit.ly/4a84TA8
TOMORROW
CalPERS is offering a new online informational video, and members are invited to join for free.
If you work for a public agency or school that contract with CalPERS, come and learn the essentials about your CalPERS health benefits.
Register now: https://bit.ly/3AZIbrC
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Want to work after retirement?
There are a few options on the table, and some carry very specific rules that must be followed — especially if you're considering going back to work for a CalPERS-covered employer.
Learn more: https://news.calpers.ca.gov/retiree-tips-post-retirement-employment-rules/
If you missed our last CalPERS Benefits Education Event (CBEE), now's your chance to experience the latest round — and you can do so virtually!
Hear from our team on what members can learn by attending a CBEE: https://news.calpers.ca.gov/its-eye-opening-insights-from-our-in-person-education-event/
We're hosting our February Board meeting this week at our CalPERS headquarters in Sacramento.
The meeting spans two days and will touch on several topics pertinent to our operation.
Agendas are posted: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/about/board/board-meetings
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All CalPERS offices will be closed Monday, February 16.
We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.
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ALERT: Due to system maintenance, myCalPERS will be unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our services.
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Questions about your benefits or retirement journey?
You'll have a chance to ask us at our next CalPERS Benefits Education Event — which will be held virtually next month.
Registration is open, reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/42ZvYDk
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Have you checked your benefit factor chart lately?
Wherever you are in your career, it’s never too early (or too late) to review your CalPERS retirement calculation and forecast your potential percentage of pay in retirement.
Learn how to do it here: https://bit.ly/4kfRb31
#ThankfulThursday
Discounts on fitness classes, gym memberships, and healthy recipes at your fingertips.
We’ve compiled a curated list of low or no-cost health and wellness offerings available to CalPERS Medicare health plan members.
See the highlights, thank us later: https://bit.ly/4oGD08f
Have you signed up for myCalPERS?
myCalPERS is a secure, self-service website — created by CalPERS for CalPERS members — giving you 24/7 real-time access to all your account information.
Check out our Quick Tip video on some of its most useful features, and register today at my.calpers.ca.gov.
Member Education📚
If your public agency or school employer contracts with CalPERS for health benefits, this video is for you!
Join us next week to learn the essentials — including who's eligible, what dependent coverage looks like, and more.
Stay informed, register today: https://bit.ly/3AZIbrC
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Our next CalPERS Benefits Education Event (CBEE) will be held virtually in March, meaning you can join us from home.
Our CBEEs are meant to be informative and easy to unpack so all members can understand their retirement and benefits.
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/42ZvYDk
#MondayMotivation
#DYK If you don’t name a CalPERS beneficiary, your benefits will go to one of 11 legally designated recipients.
Make sure your benefits go where you want: https://bit.ly/4j6Mjvc
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We're hosting another virtual CalPERS Benefits Education Event in March!
While the setting has moved online, the classes are as helpful as ever. Come learn about your benefits and retirement, first-hand.
Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/42ZvYDk
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It may sound too good to be true, but as a CalPERS Basic and Medicare health plan member, you can receive acupuncture and chiropractic services for a low copay.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qAe7Mv
#ThankfulThursday
As a CalPERS member, you have the opportunity to earn a defined benefit for life for your service to California.
It's a long road, but we're here to help with the process.
Read up on the steps you can take to properly plan for your service retirement: https://bit.ly/4k2Zm0G
Do you know how your retirement benefit gets calculated?
CalPERS uses a formula with three key elements — service credit, benefit factor, and final compensation.
Watch our Quick Tip video for a rundown, and visit us here to learn more about service retirement: https://bit.ly/4obAtTm
#WednesdayWisdom
Not all power of attorney forms are the same.
Make sure you have a CalPERS Power of Attorney on file with us: https://bit.ly/4ac4NbY
#TuesdayThoughts
Life events may have an impact on your CalPERS benefits, and that includes marriage or divorce.
Understanding these legal status changes and their implications on your benefits is crucial to ensuring your retirement journey goes smoothly.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ad9IcD
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CalPERS membership offers valuable benefits — not just for you, but for your loved ones as well.
Here’s how to ensure you and yours are getting the most out of your CalPERS benefits: https://bit.ly/49DebVU
#MondayMotivation
If you're a CalPERS member, there's no better way to kick off your week than by registering for a myCalPERS account.
Wondering what you can do within myCalPERS? Good question — we actually made a full list's worth of useful features.
See what's possible: https://bit.ly/4l2apJg
