FAQ Category: Retired Members & Beneficiaries

Visit the Report a Death page under Tools & Calculators in Member Resources. SCERS will follow up with the necessary steps and any required documentation.

Retirement benefit payments are issued on the last business day of each month. If the last day falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is issued the preceding business day.

Most retired members are eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is applied each April. The maximum COLA depends on your membership tier.

Monthly benefits are paid in arrears, on the last business day of each month.

Yes. You can update your contact information through the MySCERS portal or by submitting a Member’s Affidavit (Form 6019). Keeping your information current ensures you receive important communications about your retirement benefits.

SCERS should be notified as soon as possible. Survivor or beneficiary benefits may be payable, depending on your retirement option and family situation. A secure online death reporting tool is available on scers.gov.

Retired members receive a Form 1099-R each January. These documents are available for download in MySCERS.

Use the Member’s Affidavit to notify SCERS of name changes or updates to your personal status (such as marriage, divorce, or registered domestic partnership status). You may need to provide documentation, such as a marriage certificate or court order.

If you’ve misplaced your form, we recommend printing a replacement from MySCERS. If you need help, you may also contact SCERS to request a mailed copy.

You can view and print your 1099-R form anytime through the MySCERS portal. SCERS makes these forms available in January each year. Downloading it online is the fastest option.