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Are you getting ready to retire?
There are some important things inactive members should know about retirement

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Get this year's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), plus find out how COLA is calculated

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Celebrating 75 Years!
On July 9, 2019, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors presented SamCERA with a resolution in recognition of our 75th anniversary.

(pictured left to right: Supervisor Dave Pine, SamCERA CEO Scott Hood, Supervisor Carole Groom, San Mateo County Treasurer/SamCERA Board President Sandie Arnott, Supervisor Don Horsley, Supervisor Warren Slocum, and Supervisor David Canepa.)

SamCERA was founded on July 1, 1944 by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and for the past 75 years, we have remained dedicated to serve as loyal fiduciary for our members and as prudent administrator of the retirement system.

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2019 SamCERA Board of Retirement Election Results
Congratulations to Al David, Paul Hackleman, and Alma Salas. 

Congratulations to Al David, Paul Hackleman, and Alma Salas.

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2019-20 Contribution Rates
SamCERA has updated its contribution rates for members and employers, effective July 14, 2019.

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Performance Pulse – December 2018
Read the December 2018 issue of the Performance Pulse, a semi-annual summary of SamCERA’s investment performance.

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Important Information for Retirees in 2019
Changes to taxes and health plan premiums in 2019 could mean that you see a change in your monthly pension benefit in January.

Changes to taxes and health plan premiums in 2019 could mean that you see a change in your monthly pension benefit in January. Below are a few reminders:

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COLA Increase for 2019
At its January 29, 2019 meeting, the Board of Retirement approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for most retirees and beneficiaries.

At its January 29, 2019 meeting, the Board of Retirement approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees and beneficiaries in accordance with each plan as shown on the chart below:

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2019 Service Purchase Schedule
There are two separate periods of time during 2019 to make service purchases.

SamCERA members have two separate periods of time during 2019 to make service purchases. The process starts when the member submits a Purchase Request form. Members may submit Purchase Request forms at any time.

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Download the new MySamCERA mobile app!

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Read more about active member benefits

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Learn more about our all-new self-service portal

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Take a financial planning class!

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SamCERA offers a range of benefits to eligible members, spouses, and beneficiaries. Learn more.

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Retirement Board Agenda

Agenda and Agenda Packet

The Board of Retirement meets regularly at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. The schedule of Board meetings is available here. 

Board meeting materials will be available on the Wednesday prior to Board Meeting Day. Agenda packets and agendas are posted here.

Upcoming Dates

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Creating and Managing Wills and Trusts (Online)

Course Information

Location: Online Webinar

Participants will gain a better understanding of the importance of wills and trusts in estate planning, focusing on understanding probate and estate taxation in order to set up and manage trusts more effectively.

Course materials and instructions will be emailed to all registered members 1-2 days before the date of the class.

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2019 October Board Meeting

Board meeting materials will be available on the Wednesday prior to Board Meeting Day.

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October Retiree Payday

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Veterans Day – Office Closed

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Organizing and Managing Your Finances

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Location: 100 Marine Parkway - Suite 160, Redwood City, CA 94065

Learn how to better organize their financial data, allowing for more accurate projections, efficient management, and a better understanding of the overall financial picture.

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Estate Planning – Understanding the Basics

Course Information

Location: 100 Marine Parkway – Suite 160, Redwood City, CA 94065

Participants will gain a better understanding of the estate planning process. They will learn about an easy three-step process to set up an estate plan. In addition, this course will help simplify the terminology used by the financial planning and legal professions.

Course materials and instructions will be emailed to all registered members 1-2 days before the date of the class.

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