April 1, 2020
Subject: Update on CalPERS and COVID-19

Dear Valued Stakeholders...

A message from CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’ve heard that the Social Security Administration has closed all their offices because of the coronavirus pandemic. How are they accommodating people while they’re closed down?

Recently Retired

On Monday, the Senate and Assembly passed two spending bills as part of a relief package that sends $1.1 billion in support to hospitals, facilities, local governments, and schools to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
 

We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this challenging time, and we will keep you posted on further CalPERS developments.

 Gov. Newsom asks California bars to close, tells older residents to isolate due to coronavirus

By Tony Bizjak, Vincent Moleski, Dale Kasler, Benjy Egel, and Ryan Sabalow, The Sacramento [Read More...]

The CSR Board met in an emergency session last night to discuss the coronavirus/COVID-19 and steps to protect the CSR membership.

Please see the below information CalPERS has shared with us regarding investments in China.
 

Changes to the Health Policy and Benefits Branch (HPBB) structure and leadership

CalPERS today named Anthony Suine as the Deputy Executive Officer (DEO) for the Customer Services and Support (CSS) branch. 

Please review the Election Schedule for the 2020 District Director Election for Districts A, B & C. 

A message from CalPERS...

Anthem Blue Cross has provided information for members who may find themselves impacted and/or displaced due to the recent fires in Southern California. 

1. In the areas that are impacted, [Read More...]

A message from CalPERS

Please see attachments for the current Mental/Behavioral Health Benefits w/CalPERS Health Plans presentations. 

A message from CalPERS:

Retired Members May Vote Beginning August 30

The California Public Employees' Retirement System announced today that Greg Ruiz will join the pension fund as its new managing investment director for private equity.

Attention: Information for CalPERS members in the Solano County or Yolo County Area

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 | 8 A.M. - MONDAY, APRIL 22 | 8 A.M.

After interviewing both candidates for the upcoming election of the retiree representative to the CalPERS Board the California State Retirees have endorsed J.J. Jelincic.