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SCERS Resumes Business as Usual Thursday, Dec. 16
Although power has now been restored at 980 9th Street, the SCERS office will remain closed for rest of the afternoon Wednesday, Dec. 15 as staff work remotely. Our office will reopen to the public on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 8:00 a.m. for business as usual.
SCERS Closed Wednesday, Dec. 15 due to Continued Power Outage; Pension Planning Webinar Canceled
SCERS’ office will remain closed on Wednesday, December 15 due to the power still being out in parts of Downtown Sacramento affecting our building at 980 9th Street.
SCERS Office Closed for the Remainder of Tuesday, Dec. 14
Due to power outages in Downtown Sacramento, the SCERS office at 980 9th Street has closed for the afternoon of Tuesday, December 14, and will reopen on Wednesday, December 15 at 8:00 A.M. for business as usual.
SCERS Nears Fully-Funded Status
The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) is closing in on a fully-funded pension plan to support the long-term benefit obligations for its 30,000 members.
Alameda Corrections Update
The correction process to comply with the California Supreme Court decision in the case of Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association and Board of Retirement of ACERA (Alameda) is still underway.
Turnaround Time Improves for First Retirement Check
SCERS has made significant improvements in delivering a better experience for members. Among these improvements is a steady decrease in wait times for retirees’ first checks, from 75 days earlier this summer to the current median time of less than 60 days.
SCERS Office Visitors Must Use Alley Entrance and Sign In
SCERS’ office building (Park Tower) at 980 9th Street has implemented new security protocols. All visitors are now required to sign in at the security desk in the lobby and will be asked to identify what floor and tenant they will be visiting. (SCERS is located on the 19th floor.)
SCERS Receives Honor
In July 2021, the California State Assembly commended SCERS for its outstanding 80-year record of dedicated service to Sacramento County and its special district employers and members. This commendation was resolved by Assemblymember and retired Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Captain Jim Cooper.
SCERS Retirement Board Election Results are In
Final results for the election of one Miscellaneous, one Safety, and one Alternate Safety seat on the SCERS Retirement Board are now available.
SCERS Releases New Video on Retired Member Survivor Benefit Options
A new video has been uploaded to SCERS’ video library, covering the survivor benefit options available for you to choose from when you retire.
SCERS Office Closed Due to Poor Air Quality
The SCERS office will be closed on Thursday, August 19, due to the unhealthy air quality in the region. Staff will still be working and available to help members.
Candidates for Open Miscellaneous and Safety Seats Have Been Named
The SCERS Board of Retirement nomination process is complete, and candidates for the upcoming election are as follows:
SCERS Reopens to Members With Appointments
SCERS will be reopening to the public by appointment only, effective Monday, August 2nd.
Alameda Corrections for Employees and Retirees Continue
SCERS is continuing, but has not completed, the correction process to comply with the California Supreme Court decision in the case of Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association and Board of Retirement of ACERA (Alameda).
SCERS Office Re-Opening to Members in August
The SCERS’ office at 980 9th Street will remain closed through July for office renovations but will re-open for in-person member appointments on Monday, August 2.
COLA Update
The April 30th pension payment includes the 2021 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which can vary based on membership tier and retirement date.
SCERS sent notices to all retirees in late April with information about the adjusted benefit amount. The notice provides the initial benefit amount at the date of retirement, the dollar value of the cumulative COLA adjustments since retirement, and the new benefit amount as of April 2021.
SCERS Adds to Video Library
A new animated video on reciprocity has been added to our website and YouTube channel. This is the fifth in a series of informational videos designed to answer many of our frequently asked questions. Click to go to our video page.
Be on Guard for Phishing Emails
SCERS provides information and counseling sessions to employees nearing retirement, free of charge. We do not use third-party vendors to contact or meet with members about SCERS benefits.
SCERS Board Approves COLA
At its meeting on February 17, 2021, the SCERS Retirement Board approved the annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to be effective April 1, 2021 for eligible SCERS annuitants.
Update on Supreme Court Opinion: Notice to Members
This notice concerns amendments to SCERS’ Final Compensation Review Policy that could impact the calculation of your retirement allowance.
If you have recently submitted or are considering submitting a retirement application, please consider how the following information described below may influence your retirement plans, including withdrawing or delaying your application.