Employment & Life Changes

Your SCERS membership stays with you throughout your career—but your career, and your life, may change along the way. Whether you’re moving between employers, changing job categories, going on leave, getting married or divorced, or facing an unexpected medical issue, it’s important to know how those changes affect your SCERS benefits.

This section explains what to do—and what to expect—when your job or personal situation changes while you’re still an active SCERS member.

Topics Covered in This Section

• What happens if your job status or employer changes
• What to know if you switch between Miscellaneous and Safety membership
• Your options if you leave SCERS-covered employment
• How reciprocity works with other California public retirement systems
• How to update your name, address, or beneficiary
• What to do if you’re unable to continue working due to disability

Each page in this section provides guidance to help you protect your benefit and make informed decisions.