Due to COVID-19, Human Resources public counters closed for business include: HR Administration, Employment, Classification, and Development, and Benefit Services. Benefit Services team members are working remotely.
Inquiries about benefits should be emailed to benefitservices@cityofsacramento.org and you should receive a response within two (2) business days.
Note about February 1, 2022, CalPERS Retiree Pension Check Health Deductions: City retiree health benefits are managed solely by the City. CalPERS does not manage these benefits or know the health plan enrollment for any retirees (and dependents) on a City health plan. If the deduction code on your February 1, 2022, CalPERS pension check does not reflect the name of your City health plan enrollment, we are working to correct the code name for the March 1, 2022, pension check. If the amount being deducted for your 2022 benefits is incorrect, contact Benefit Services at (916) 808-5665. We are unaware at this time of any incorrect deduction amounts after completing a review. We appreciate your patience while we work to get the code corrected.
2022 Open Enrollment closed October 29, 2021. Retirees must experience a Qualifying Life Event to change enrollment in a City health plan outside the annual Open Enrollment period.
2022 Open Enrollment confirmation statements are expected to mailed to retirees enrolled in City health benefits or participating in cash in-lieu during late February 2022.
Retirees must live within the plan's service area to be enrolled on a City health plan. The live/work rule does not apply for retirees.
RETIREE BENEFITS
2022 Information
Other Resources
Are you planning to retire soon?
- Review the When You're Ready to Retire guide for an overview of the necessary steps to retire.
- Review the Deferred Compensation Plans - Separation from City Service Information for information regarding funds in your City of Sacramento 401(a) and 457(b) plans.
- Review your labor agreement to understand your eligibility for retiree health benefits.
- Schedule an appointment with your Benefit Services team member to complete City paperwork for your retirement.
The City of Sacramento provides retirement pension benefits through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Labor agreements are available on the Labor Relations page. Retirees should refer to the Labor Agreement for the rep unit they retired from for the most current information on eligibility of retiree health benefits. For CalPERS pension estimates, please contact CalPERS directly.
Retiree Change of Address
If you have moved or have had a name change, please update your records with the City by filling out and submitting one of the following forms:
CalPERS Retiree Change of Address (CalPERS Retiree)
SCERS Retiree Change of Address (SCERS Retiree)
Beneficiary and Address Updates
To update your address or beneficiaries on file with the following you will need to contact each directly:
CalPERS: contact CalPERS directly at 1-888-225-7377 or by visiting their website to change your address on file with CalPERS.
Nationwide: contact directly by visiting CityofSacRetPlan.com if you would like to change your address or update your beneficiaries for your 401a or 457 plan.
The City's designated Nationwide Retirement Specialist is Rick Watson.
Schedule an appointment with Rick Watson . In-person appointments with Rick are currently paused. (as of 3/17/2020)
MissionSquare Retirement: updates to your address or beneficiaries for your RHSA can be made by visiting MissionSquare Retirement.
additional Information
Medicare Basics
Cash in Lieu/Out of Area
ACH Information & Form for Cash in Lieu/Out of Area
Social Security Presentation
Medicare 101 Presentation by Kaiser
general contact information
For more information or questions regarding SCERS retiree checks, call (916) 808-5495.
For more information or questions regarding available retiree health benefits, call (916) 808-5665, or email benefitservices@cityofsacramento.org.