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

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Coming Soon – The New MySamCERA Member Portal
Beginning September 11, 2023, you will be able to experience the new MySamCERA portal!

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We’re excited to announce the new MySamCERA member portal will be available beginning September 11, 2023.

The new member portal experience will make it easier for you to manage your pension from your computer or laptop with just a few clicks of your mouse. 

 

 

 

Getting started:

Computer: Log in to the member portal at www.mysamcera.org.

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2023-24 Contribution Rates
SamCERA has updated its contribution rates for members and employers, effective July 2023.

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Retiree Pay Dates
Benefits are paid on the last business day of each month. Learn more about the current schedule of payment dates for 2023.

Benefits are paid at the end of the month (last business day) for the current month’s benefits.

First Benefit Payment

If you have recently retired, you will usually receive your first allowance payment by direct deposit at the end of the month following the month you retire (for example, if you retire any time in March, you will receive your first payment on the last business day in April). Also, due to processing time with your employer, it may be approximately 6-8 weeks before you receive your first retirement payment.

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Compensation Limits for 2023
Learn about updated compensation limits in 2023 for Plan 7 members, and the 2023 IRS compensation limit for members hired after July 1, 1996.

“Compensation limits” do not refer to restrictions on the amount of salary your employer can pay you.  Rather, this term refers the maximum amount of compensation SamCERA can take into account when determining your contributions and calculating your monthly pension benefit under your retirement plan.

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2023 Service Purchase Schedule
There are two separate periods of time during 2023 to make service purchases.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to purchase service credit that can count toward your total years of service and may increase your retirement benefit. 

Purchase Request forms may be submitted for the purchase of Extra Help time, Plan 3 and Plan 5 service upgrades, certain military leave, unpaid sick leave, and parental leave. Returning SamCERA members can also make a Purchase Request for a redeposit of withdrawn funds. 

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Important Dates and Information About the New 2023 W4-P
Learn about when you should start using the new 2023 W4-P form for tax withholdings.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revised the W4-P federal tax withholding form in 2022. SamCERA will begin using the new IRS W4-P forms, which are for periodic payments only, on January 1, 2023. 

If you need to make new withholding elections or make a change to your current elections, it is important to use the correct form based on your submission date to prevent delays with your withholding elections.  

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Road to Retirement
Start planning for your retirement today with this video presentation from SamCERA's Retirement Benefits team, normally part of the Road to Retirement Seminar.

Road to Retirement
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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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Organizing and Managing Your Finances

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Location: Online Webcast

Date: Wednesday, 9/27/23

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

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

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September Retiree Payday

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Preventing Identity Theft

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Location: Online Webcast

Date: Wednesday, 10/4/23

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Participants will learn how to define identity theft, employ steps to avoid identity theft, develop awareness of specific identity theft crimes, and learn exactly what to do should they find themselves a victim of identity theft. Interactive exercises and thought-provoking questions will stimulate participants to adopt and maintain habits to improve the security of their personal finances.

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Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Office Closed

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Building Your Wealth
(Retirement Planning for Mid-Career)

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Location: Online Webcast

Date: Wednesday, 10/11/23

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Participants who attend this course will learn key concepts in building wealth, planning for retirement, and understand common investment options.

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

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Financial Planning for Retirees

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Location: Online Webcast

Date: Tuesday, 10/17/23

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Individuals who attend this course will be empowered to better manage retirement with detailed information about: retirement income, long term care, social security benefits, annuities and estate planning decisions.

Recommended for this who are already in retirement or planning to retire within the next three years.

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