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CalPERS members who are insured by Blue Shield of California and receive care through the UC Health System may be impacted by ongoing contract negotiations between the two parties, with the current contract in place set to expire July 9. Read the latest: bit.ly/4lihrsA

#FridayFacts As of Fiscal Year 2023-24, a little over 40% of our membership was made up of active members — meaning those who are still working. About another 30% of our members were retired during that same time period. More membership facts here: bit.ly/3GHBwJP

Big news — we’ve extended #CalPERSPathways early bird registration to July 14! Spread the word, bring a friend, and reserve your places today: calpers.ca.gov/pathways

Your CalPERS benefits will be lifelines in retirement — but did you know you can gauge them well ahead of time? Explore all our useful tools, like the Retirement Estimate Calculator, to map out your retirement on myCalPERS. Sign up for an account today: bit.ly/45OTxAo

#MondayMotivation Filling out a retirement application with CalPERS may be one of the most consequential moments during a member's public service journey — which is why we have tips on exactly on how to do it. If you're a soon-to-be retiree, read this: bit.ly/4kgYo0Z

Regardless of where you are in your public service career, it's never too early (or too late) to get a pulse check on your retirement to ensure you're on track. That's why we have our Retirement Planning Checklist, with to-dos at different stages. More: bit.ly/4hYUObm

A quick check-in. When's the last time you reviewed or updated your beneficiary designation? An even better question — have you done this yet? Choosing a beneficiary provides clarity on what happens to your benefits in a worst-case scenario. Learn more: bit.ly/4j6Mjvc

#TuesdayThoughts As California’s older-adult population grows, so does the need for all Californians to recognize, prevent, and report elder abuse. Here's a guide on what elder abuse is, how to spot the warning signs, and what you can do to help: bit.ly/4kYsrM2

Did you know, under certain circumstances, you can purchase service credit from us to help firm up your retirement calculation? Publication 12 gives a detailed rundown on the types of service credit purchase options available to eligible members. More: bit.ly/4nlyWdB

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: bit.ly/44vAJoI

#WednesdayWisdom More Americans are choosing to live childfree, meaning they have chosen not to have children. So, how does being childfree change your financial and retirement planning? Here are a few points to consider: bit.ly/40wrnGV

Curious how your CalPERS pension works and what exactly goes into it? We're happy to break it down! From A to Z, here's a quick rundown on how we use retirement formulas to calculate how much you'll earn when you retire as a CalPERS member — among other fun facts. More below 👇

Member Education📚 The sooner you understand your CalPERS benefits, the better prepared you'll be to make smart, confident decisions throughout your career. Join us for our next informational video to learn how to maximize these benefits early. Sign up: bit.ly/3AZIbrC

#ThankfulThursday Every CalPERS member should have a CalPERS Power of Attorney on file with us. Do you? Find out what to do to secure one, and why it's important, by watching our Power of Attorney member education video: bit.ly/467yglH

CalPERS' website contains a plethora of resources for our members — but we also deliver updates, articles, and news releases for our broader membership that you can receive directly. Sign up for our newsletters and alerts today: calpers.ca.gov/newsroom

All CalPERS offices will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Remember, you can use our self-service website my.calpers.ca.gov to schedule appointments, review account info, or send secure messages.

#MondayMotivation Perhaps unsurprisingly, parents are often planning early to save for their children’s higher education. This can lead to a difficult question: “Should I save for college or retirement?” Here are some considerations: bit.ly/44pjcNX

Employers: Act by July 31 and CalPERS will discount your unfunded accrued liability annual payment by 3.4% interest. Learn more: bit.ly/4lCNrZD

Curious how Medicare might impact your health benefits with CalPERS? We're happy to explain! As a CalPERS member, you can enroll in Medicare AND keep your CalPERS healthcare coverage — but there are some steps you'll need to take care of first. A quick rundown below 👇