Classic Members

Individuals with current or prior qualifying public sector service that establishes eligibility as a "classic member" pursuant to the provisions of California's 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. Classic members have an enhanced benefit formula and pension is calculated based on their single highest 12 months of compensation.

• Miscellaneous: 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula
• Safety: 3% @ 55 retirement benefit formula

New Members

Individuals with no current or prior qualifying public sector service, and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act. Pension is calculated using the average of their highest 36 consecutive months of pay.

• Miscellaneous: 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula
• Safety: 2.7% @ 57 retirement benefit formula

An employee's myCalPERS account is their gateway to conduct business electronically with CalPERS and access real-time details about their CalPERS account.

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CalPERS Reciprocity links your service across different California public employers, allowing you to move between agencies without losing retirement rights. This agreement can potentially increase your final benefit by coordinating your service and salary history.

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The CalPERS Special Power of Attorney allows a trusted person to manage your retirement affairs if you are unable to do so. Unlike general power of attorney documents, this specific form includes the mandatory legal language required by CalPERS to ensure your benefits and beneficiary changes are handled without delay.

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A 457(b) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account specifically for state and local government employees. Contributions are deducted from your paycheck pre-tax, which lowers your current taxable income. Your investments grow tax-deferred until you withdraw them.

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A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that provides a unique tax advantage: you pay taxes on the money now, so you don't have to pay them later. Through MissionSquare, County employees can open a Roth IRA as a supplemental way to save alongside their 457(b) and CalPERS pension.

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