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CalPERS Announces Health Plan Premiums for 2026
At the recent CalPERS Board of Administration meeting on Tuesday, July 15, the Board approved health plan premiums for the 2026 calendar year with an overall weighted premium rate increase of 8.21% which is 2.58% lower than the 10.79% increase from...
Strong Investment Year Reinforces CSR's Commitment to Secure Retiree Pensions
California State Retirees (CSR) is pleased to report to our members that CalPERS has earned a preliminary net return of 11.6% on its investment portfolio for the fiscal year ending June 30. This performance has increased the total portfolio to $556.2...
Pension Fund’s Private Equity Portfolio Leads the Nation
CalPERS reported an 11.3% gain for its private equity holdings during fiscal year 2023-24, earning national recognition for its strong performance. Both The Wall Street Journal and Private Equity International ranked CalPERS No.1 among the...
UC Health Stays In-Network for CalPERS Blue Shield Members
After months of negotiations, the University of California Health system and Blue Shield of California have reached a formal agreement. The new contract allows CSR members enrolled in select CalPERS Blue Shield health plans to continue receiving...
CSR Endorses Bei & Pacheco for CalPERS Board
Voting in the 2025 CalPERS Board of Administration election is coming soon. Important decisions about health premium rates, and investment policies, and pension fund management will be on the ballot. The two open Member-at-Large seats represent all...
Join the Next CalPERS Retiree Town Hall Webinar
CalPERS Board of Administration member Yvonne Walker, who represents retired members, invites you to attend a live town hall webinar tomorrow, June 20, from 11 a.m. to noon. Ms. Walker will share updates on priorities that matter most to retired...
Your Pension, Your Voice: Vote in the CalPERS Board Election
California State Retirees (CSR) encourages all eligible members to stay informed and vote in the upcoming CalPERS Board of Administration election. Important decisions about your pension and health benefits are on the line. Two Member-at-Large...
FAQs: Blue Shield Negotiations and CalPERS Plans
This update follows a previous message regarding the potential contract termination between Blue Shield of California and the University of California Health System. Select contracts between Blue Shield of California and both UC Health and...
Blue Shield Contract Nears Termination
The message below is from CalPERS Communications & Stakeholder Relations. We wanted to update you on the potential contract termination between Blue Shield of California (BSC) and the University of California Health System (UC Health). The...
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