2020 Service Purchase Schedule
There are two separate periods of time during 2020 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 service upgrades, certain military leave and unpaid sick leave. Returning SamCERA members can also make a Purchase Request for a redeposit of withdrawn funds.

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.

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

Event January 15, 2018January 21, 2019January 20, 2020

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday – Office Closed

Event January 22, 2020 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Organizing and Managing Your Finances

Course Information

Location: 455 County Center – Room 101, Redwood City, CA 94063

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

Highlights:

Board Meeting January 28, 2020 - 10:00am

2020 January Board Meeting

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

Event January 31, 2020

January Retiree Payday

Event February 3, 2020 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tax Planning Strategies for the Intermediate to Advanced Tax Payer (Online)

Course Information

Location: Online Webinar

Instructor Bio:

Keith Dorney, CFP® has been an instructor with Financial Knowledge since the year 2000. Conducting personal finance seminars is a natural extension of his previous career helping NFL players with financial planning. His years of experience and engaging smile make his classes truly enjoyable.

How to Register:

Event February 19, 2018February 18, 2019February 17, 2020

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2020 Service Purchase Schedule
There are two separate periods of time during 2020 to make service purchases.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Download the new MySamCERA mobile app!

Read more about active member benefits

Learn more about our all-new self-service portal

Take a financial planning class!

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

Upcoming Dates

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday – Office Closed

Organizing and Managing Your Finances

Course Information

2020 January Board Meeting

January Retiree Payday

Tax Planning Strategies for the Intermediate to Advanced Tax Payer (Online)

Course Information

Washington’s Birthday – Office Closed

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