Announced on: Monday, Apr. 13, 2026
CalPERS- Retirement Benefits Basics Workshop (Virtual/Zoom)
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Zoom
Facilitator: Melanie Dodd, Benefits Analyst, Human Resources
Description: An overview of the CalPERS pension program for employees new to CalPERS or those planning to retire in the next 1–2 years. Hosted by our HR Benefits team, this session covers the fundamentals of your CalPERS retirement, Retiree Health eligibility and includes Q&A to answer your questions.
Fundamentals include:
How service credit is earned and applied
Understanding retirement formulas and age factors
Basics of final compensation
Overview of pension calculation methods
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