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SCERS Files Suit Against Tech Vendor
The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) filed a breach of contract lawsuit on April 19 in Sacramento Superior Court against Telus for failing to deliver a technological project.
County Holiday Office Closure April 1
In observance of Cesar E. Chavez Day, SCERS will be closed on Monday, April 1, but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, April 2.
Upcoming Retirement Health Care Planning Webinars for County Employees
Sacramento County Employee Benefits Office is offering webinars for employees and retirees to learn about Medicare health plan options; specifically:
2023 Annual Statements to be Mailed Feb. 29
Your 2023 Annual Statement will be mailed this week. Please allow sufficient time for mail processing, but let us know if you do not receive it by March 11.
COLA Approved
On February 21, 2023, the SCERS Board adopted the following cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), effective April 1, 2024, for members with retirement dates on or before March 31, 2024:
Holiday Office Closure Feb. 12
In observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, SCERS will be closed on Monday, Feb. 12th but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 13th.
Filming Activity to Resume Near SCERS
If you plan to visit SCERS on Tuesday, February 13th, please know that film production activity will resume near the SCERS office at 980 9th Street (Park Tower) and may impact traffic and parking.
UHC Medical Deductions
SCERS has been made aware of a display issue on the January 2024 pay advices for retirees with United Health Care (UHC) medical premium deductions.
Filming to Impact Street Closures Near SCERS
If you plan to visit SCERS this week, please be aware that on Tuesday, February 6th, and Wednesday, February 7, film production near the SCERS office at 980 9th Street (Park Tower) will limit street access to the building between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
1099-R Forms are in the Mail
Your 1099-R forms were mailed Monday, January 29th, 2024.
Please allow sufficient mail processing time before contacting SCERS.
Keenan Data Breach
SCERS has been made aware of a data breach involving Keenan, the County’s broker for health insurance and other cafeteria plan benefits, that affects County retirees. SCERS is not involved in this matter and no SCERS data was impacted.
Employee Benefits Office to Host Medicare Webinar
Know your options
The Sacramento County Employee Benefits Office is hosting a Medicare webinar for employees and retirees on Tuesday, February 6, at 10:00 a.m.
The 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report
Coming to Your Mailbox Soon
SCERS will soon be mailing the 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) to our members.
County Holiday Office Closure
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, SCERS will be closed on Monday, January 15, but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16.
Holiday Office Closures and Hours
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, SCERS will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
Other changes to our office hours are as follows:
Contribution Rates Set to Decrease in 2024
Employer and employee contribution rates to SCERS are both set to decrease slightly next year, based on an actuarial analysis being presented to the Board of Retirement on December 6.
2024 Retiree Health Care Premiums to be Reflected in December
Retirees’ December 29 benefit payment for January will reflect the new 2024 healthcare premium deductions.
Retiree Medical Benefits Open Enrollment is Underway
Open enrollment for Sacramento County retiree medical benefits is currently open until October 27th through the Sacramento County Employee Benefits Office. Please note that SCERS is unable to answer questions about health plans or assist in open enrollment.
County Holiday Office Closure
In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, SCERS will be closed on Monday, October 9, but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, October 10.
SCREA Dues to Increase
Effective as of the September 29, 2023 payday, an increase in dues for Sacramento County Retired Employees Association (SCREA) membership will be reflected in SCERS’ pension payments.