Category: General News

  • Welcome to the New SCERS.gov!

    Welcome to the New SCERS.gov!

    We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned SCERS.gov website. Our goal with this update was simple: create a more modern, user-friendly experience that makes it easier for members, retirees, employers, and the public to find the information they need.

    The new site features improved navigation, clearer organization of topics, and enhanced accessibility across devices. Whether you’re looking for information about your retirement benefits, exploring resources, or staying up to date on news and events, the redesigned website is built to help you get where you need to go faster.

    Some highlights of the new SCERS.gov include:

    • Simplified navigation to help you quickly find member resources and important information
    • Improved page layouts designed for readability and easier browsing
    • Mobile-friendly design so you can access information from your phone, tablet, or computer
    • Expanded resources and tools to support members at every stage of their career and retirement

    This redesign is part of SCERS’ ongoing effort to improve how we serve our members and provide clear, accessible information about your retirement benefits.

    Looking for the Member Handbook?

    SCERS has discontinued the old, hard-copy handbook. Information that was previously contained in the handbook has been incorporated throughout this website so members can easily access the most current information.

    We encourage you to explore the new site and discover the updated features and resources available to you.

  • SCERS Launches New Service Purchase Calculator

    SCERS Launches New Service Purchase Calculator

    SCERS is pleased to introduce the Service Purchase Calculator (SPC), a new online tool designed to help members estimate the cost of purchasing or restoring service credit.

    Purchasing service credit may allow eligible members to increase their total credited service, which can increase their retirement benefit. The new calculator gives members a convenient way to explore potential purchase options and better understand the estimated cost before submitting a request to SCERS.

    The Service Purchase Calculator is available through the MySCERS member portal. Once logged in, members can generate an estimate based on their membership information and the type of service they are interested in purchasing or restoring.

    The estimate provided by the calculator is for planning purposes only and does not replace an official cost calculation from SCERS. Members who wish to move forward with a service purchase must submit Form 6401 – Request for Service Purchase Calculation for review and an official calculation.

    SCERS developed the Service Purchase Calculator as part of its ongoing efforts to provide members with modern tools and improved access to retirement planning resources.

    Members can log in to MySCERS to access the calculator and explore their service purchase options.

  • 2025 Annual Statements Available in the Portal

    The 2025 Annual Statements are now available in the MySCERS Portal for active and deferred members.

    The Annual Statement provides account information such as the member’s plan and tier membership, reciprocal system(s), and cumulative retirement contribution and interest balance and years of service as of December 31, 2025.

    Updated Annual Statements for Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) employees are not available. SCERS continues to work with SacSewer to resolve contribution and service credit data issues for employees who transferred to SacSewer from the County in December 2024.  The 2024 Annual Statements for SacSewer employees remain available on the MySCERS Portal and reflect pre-separation contribution and service credit data as of December 14, 2024.

    Please note that SCERS is no longer mailing Annual Statements.  If you have not registered with MySCERS Portal, please go to my.scers.gov and click “Need to register?” to start your registration.

  • Board Approves 2026 COLA

    On February 18th, the SCERS Board of Retirement approved the following Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) levels effective April 2026, as recommended by the system’s actuary:

    Miscellaneous Tier 1 and Safety Tier 1

    • with retirement date between 4/1/1976 and 3/31/2026 =  2.0%
    • with retirement date on or before 3/31/1976 = 4.0%

    Miscellaneous Tiers 3, 4, and 5, and Safety Tiers 2, 3, and 4: 

    • with retirement date on or before 3/31/2026 = 2.0%

    The new benefit amount will be reflected in retirees’ monthly payment for April. The COLA benefit is based on the rate of inflation and the unique factors of your benefit tier and retirement year.

    For more information, visit Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs).

  • Contribution Refunds for 7/12-Shift Workers

    The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) is processing contribution refunds for about 435 County employees who work the “7/12” shift. 

    The refunds are due to past and present Miscellaneous Tier 5 employees who worked a 7/12 shift since April 2019.

    The 7/12 shift refers to a work schedule comprised of seven, 12-hour shifts over a biweekly pay period for a total of 84 hours.  In August 2025, the SCERS Board of Retirement determined that the four additional hours worked by Miscellaneous Tier 5 employees over a traditional 80-hour biweekly pay period is considered overtime that cannot be counted in pension calculations. The SCERS Board directed that retirement contributions taken on the additional four hours of compensation be refunded to members.

    Employees in Miscellaneous Tier 5 work in non-safety-designated positions and are subject to additional limits on pensionable compensation under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PERPA). Employees in Safety tiers are not affected, nor are Miscellaneous employees in the pre-PEPRA legacy tiers who were generally hired before January 1, 2013.

    SCERS completed the first phase of the correction process in January 2025, distributing refunds to approximately 85 active and deferred (former) employees in January 2025, averaging about $680 per refund.  The second phase includes an additional 350 members based on payroll data that SCERS recently received from the County.

    For affected members who have retired, SCERS is processing contribution refunds and also re-calculating pensions prospectively after removing the disallowed compensation. Under recent legislation, AB 3025 enacted in 2024, SCERS is not recovering overpaid benefits from retirees; additionally, the employer (Sacramento County) is required to make a payment to the retiree equivalent to 20% of the present value difference in lifetime benefits between the original pension and the adjusted pension. In the first phase, three retired members received pension adjustments, with reductions in allowances ranging from $2 to $65 per month.

    Members affected by the correction process will receive notices directly from SCERS with further details. If you have questions, please contact SCERS at 916-874-9119 or sacretire@saccounty.gov

  • SCERS’ 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report is Online

    SCERS’ 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report is Online

    SCERS’ 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now available on the SCERS website here.

    The PAFR is a brief report derived from SCERS’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), providing members with insight into the organization’s services, financial results, investments, and member information. The 2025 report is for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.

  • 1099-R Forms Available on January 30

    Retiree 1099-R forms will be available through the SCERS member portal on January 30. If you haven’t yet registered for portal access, we encourage you to do so. For information about the member portal and how to register, go to my.scers.gov/Register.

    Paper copies of 1099-Rs are scheduled to be mailed on January 30.  Please allow sufficient mail processing time of 5-6 business days before contacting SCERS regarding the tax forms.

  • SCERS Presents Strategic Vision Plan to 2041

    SCERS Presents Strategic Vision Plan to 2041

    SCERS has published its Strategic Vision Plan to 2041, “The Centennial Blueprint“ that outlines how we will continue to be a reliable retirement partner for generations to come. It’s a roadmap for how we will evolve, modernize, and strengthen our service, while staying true to the mission that has guided us since 1941.

    SCERS began the Strategic Vision Plan project last spring by surveying members, employer representatives, SCERS’ consultants, staff, and Retirement Board members to understand what we are doing well and where we can improve. Your enthusiastic feedback was incorporated into the plan, focusing on long-term challenges and opportunities across financial, demographic, and operational issues. The Retirement Board adopted the plan in November 2025.

    Click here to read the new Strategic Vision Plan.

  • SCERS to Offer a Mid-Career Webinar

    SCERS is offering a Mid-Career webinar for SCERS members who are 10+ years away from retirement. This lunchtime webinar will take place on Wednesday, January 28 at noon and will be presented by SCERS only. Register here.

    The Mid-Career webinar will provide information and answers to frequently asked questions about preparing for retirement well in advance. The webinar is scheduled from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

    For more information, visit the Retirement Planning Webinars page here.

  • Contact Benefits Office for Health Plan Rate Questions

    For retirees who have health benefit deductions taken out of their pension payments, the December 2025 payments include deductions for new 2026 health plan rates.

    If you have questions about rate increases, please contact the County Employee Benefits Office at (916) 874-2020 or MyRetireeBenefits@saccounty.gov, or your employer’s benefit office. SCERS does not provide health benefits.