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Take Charge of Your Benefits at the CalPERS Open Enrollment Webinar
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. PT Duration: One hour, 15 minutes Location: YouTube Learn what's new for Open Enrollment and find out about online resources. Join CalPERS for an overview including: • Information...
What to Know: CalPERS Replacing United with Sutter Health Plan in 2027
A message from CalPERS Stakeholder Relations Effective January 1, 2027, the UnitedHealthcare Basic HMO plans (Alliance and Harmony) will no longer be a part of CalPERS offerings. After conducting independent examinations of cost and...
CalPERS Announces Health Plan Premium Rates for 2027
CalPERS announced 2027 health plan premium rates today, keeping the overall weighted rate change to 4.97% while continuing to improve care quality for members. This year’s rates continue a three-year trend of lower year-over-year increases,...
Another Strong Investment Year Reinforces CalPERS Commitment to Secure Retiree Pensions
Strong performance in both its public and private equity portfolios helped the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) achieve a preliminary net investment return of 14.8% for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026, the...
Retiree Dental Benefits: Open Enrollment Sept.14-Oct. 9, 2026 (coverage effective Jan. 1, 2027)
Beginning January 1, 2027, state retirees will have expanded dental coverage options designed to provide greater flexibility, choice, and value. With eight dental plans available, members will have more opportunities to find affordable care,...
Greater Transparency and Accountability: Updates on Your Retiree Dental Benefits
Dear CSR Members, I want to share important news that affects California State Retirees and our dental benefits. On Monday, June 1, the California Joint Legislative Audit Committee approved an audit of CalHR's administration of Delta Dental and...
The June Primary Is Two Weeks Away—CSR Endorses These Candidates
Voting is officially underway in the June 2026 California Primary Election. California State Retirees (CSR) encourages all CSR members to vote for our endorsed candidates. CSR bases our endorsements on each candidate’s demonstrated support for...
Bring Your Questions to the CalPERS Retiree Town Hall Webinar
CalPERS Retired Board Member Yvonne Walker, who represents retired members, invites you to join her for a special town hall webinar this Friday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to noon, Pacific Time. Ms. Walker will discuss priorities relevant to retired...
Cost of State Employee Pensions Expected to Decrease
The article below appeared in the Sacramento Bee on April 28. By William Melhado The cost of pensions for California’s state employees is expected to decrease in the coming years, after several years of strong investment returns, according...