Videos
SCERS Videos
SCERS is pleased to offer a series of animated videos designed to help our members better understand their journey toward retirement. For additional videos, please visit our YouTube channel located here.
Please note that video references to “scers.org” are now “scers.gov”.
Joint Retirement Planning Overview
This video provides a brief overview of several aspects of retirement planning.
How the COLA Works
This video explains how the retiree cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is calculated.
How Retirement Benefits are Calculated
Learn more about the formula used in calculating your retirement benefits.
Retired Member Survivor Benefits
What survivor benefit options are there to choose from when you retire? Find out by watching this video.
Service Credit
This video explains how service credit, one of the three factors your pension is based on, is earned.
Reciprocity
If you’ve joined SCERS after working under another California public retirement system, this video is for you!
Disability Retirement
If you become permanently sick or injured and are no longer able to perform the usual duties of your job, you may qualify for disability retirement. Watch this video for more information.
Planning to Retire With SCERS
If you’re close to retirement, this video will help you prepare for that important step.
Pension Funding Basics
As a SCERS member, if you’ve ever wondered how your pension is funded, this video offers a brief explanation.
New Member Orientation
Welcome to SCERS! Enjoy this brief video introduction to how your new retirement system works.