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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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Get an accurate retirement benefits estimate
Login to MySamCERA for the most accurate look at your future pension

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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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2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Learn about SamCERA’s financial standing through fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 in the newly released 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

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2022-23 Contribution Rates
SamCERA has updated its contribution rates for members and employers, effective July 2022.

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Board of Retirement News
Learn about the 2022 SamCERA Board of Retirement election results, and other recent Board of Retirement updates.

2022 SamCERA Board of Retirement Election Results

The nomination period for the 2022 Board of Retirement election closed on May 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Al David and Nicole McKay ran unopposed and were deemed elected to the Board, while Alma Salas was elected to the Retired Member Seat at the Monday, June 13, 2022 election. 

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An important update is available for the MySamCERA mobile app
We just released a new update for the MySamCERA mobile app, and it is available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store now.

The MySamCERA mobile app makes it easier for you to manage your pension account than ever before!

Existing Users: To continue using the app, you’ll need to download and install the latest version available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

New Users: The new login and registration process is simple with an account registration wizard that will have you up and running in minutes. If you already have a MySamCERA login, your current credentials will work on the app, too. Download the app today to streamline your pension management and put your retirement details at your fingertips anywhere, anytime.

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The New MySamCERA Mobile App is here! What you need to know and how to get started
Available for iPhone and Android

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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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Compensation Limits for 2022
Learn about updated compensation limits in 2022 for Plan 7 members, and the 2022 IRS compensation limit for members hired after July 1, 1996.

Compensation limits do not limit the salary your employer can pay, but rather limits the amount of compensation SamCERA can take into account when determining your contributions and calculating your monthly pension benefit under your retirement plan. See below for new compensation limits in 2022 based on your plan and membership with SamCERA.

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2022 Service Purchase Schedule
There are two separate periods of time during 2022 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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Manage your pension with MySamCERA
Learn how to register for the MySamCERA member portal and start managing your pension from the comfort of your home

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MySamCERA is a secure, members-only portal for retirement benefits information, available online at: mysamcera.org.

Active and Deferred members can perform retirement benefit estimates, get member statements, check beneficiary information—and more. Retirees can print 1099s, print benefit statements, view deductions and change withholdings, and generate Pension Income Verifications. 

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Retirement Board Agenda

Until further notice, in accordance with the Government Code §§ 54953 and 54954, as amended by AB 361 (2021), all Board of Retirement meetings will be held remotely via Zoom video conference and teleconference. Learn more on the Board Meetings page.

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. 

Upcoming Dates

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November Retiree Payday

Board Meeting

2022 December Board Meeting

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

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Understanding Federal Income Taxes

Course Information

Location: Online Webcast

Gain a better understanding of key provisions of the current tax law through relevant, real-life illustrations, and workbook exercises. Participants will learn the tax implications affecting retirement, investments, homes, charitable giving, education, and dependents.

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

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The Estate Planning Process
(formerly Estate Planning: Understanding the Basics)

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Location: Online Webcast

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 terminology used by 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.

Highlights: 

  • Discuss important reasons for estate planning
  • Determine ways property can be transferred upon death
  • Recognize important features of wills
  • Identify methods that avoid probate
  • Discuss the various ways assets can be titled

How to Register:

County & Court Employees: Register on LMS via OKTA. This class can count toward your annual 20-hour training target!

Mosquito District & Library Employees: Register on LMS here. If you do not have access or experience any issues, email communications@samcera.org with the name and date of the class that you would like to attend.

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Tax Planning Strategies

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Location: Online Webcast

Gain a better understanding of tax reduction strategies based on current federal tax law through relevant, real-life illustrations, and workbook exercises. Participants will learn the tax implications affecting retirement, investments, having a personal business outside of regular employment, and charitable giving.

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

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Christmas Day – Office Closed

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