Retirement Information

Are you considering retirement? If so, it is important that you contact CalPERS right away! The CalPERS website will provide information on the following:

Link	Description
Service Credit	Find out information on how you earn service credit, service credit purchase options, Second Tier Conversion, and your Annual Member Statement.
Retirement Benefits	Learn about planning your retirement, applying for retirement, refund of member contributions, and more.
Deferred Compensation & Other Supplemental Savings Programs	CalPERS offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for our public agency and school members. See how this Program can help you reach your retirement goals.
Health Benefits Program	You'll find the information and tools you need here to make the right health plan choice for you and your family. There is also information on our PERSCare and PERSChoice plans, moving into retirement, coordinating your health care coverage with Medicare, and our Health Care 101 education area.
Long-Term Care Program	CalPERS offers a comprehensive program to meet your long-term care needs. The Program is available to all California public employees and retirees, their spouses, parents, parents-in-law, and adult siblings. Find out here how this coverage can help protect your financial security.
Member Home Loan Program	You can take advantage of the special features our loan program offers to help you reach your home ownership goals. Details on the Program, current interest rates, lender information, and more is found here.
Online Services, Calculators & Tools	This Online Services Menu takes you directly to all our online planning tools and business services, like the Retirement Planning Calculator, Service Credit Cost Estimator, Annual Member Statements, and more. Since many of these services require an online account, you'll also find registration information here.
Legislation, Regulations & Statutes	You'll find information on the Public Employees' Retirement Law, as well as the other State regulations and statutes that govern CalPERS and our benefit programs and services.
Seminars, Workshops & Events	Find out the latest information on what's happening at CalPERS, when we may be in your area, and upcoming member seminars and workshops.
Changing Your Address	Making sure CalPERS has your latest address information is very important. Find out more of the various ways you can let us know if your address changes.
Forms & Publications Center	You'll find many of our forms and publications online in the CalPERS Forms & Publications Center. You can download a copy for printing or place an order to have us mail you a copy.
PERSpective Newsletter	Take a look at the latest CalPERS quarterly newsletter. You can also review past editions in the PERSpective archives.
Video Center	CalPERS videos provide important information about our programs. Watch a video online or place an order for a copy.
Resource Library	Check out these helpful links to other Web site resources - including links to public retirement systems across the country, health and investment industry links, and other related State agencies.