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The document is a Service Retirement Election Application for CalPERS members, detailing the process and requirements for applying for retirement benefits. It includes sections for personal information, retirement details, beneficiary designations, tax withholding elections, direct deposit information, and spousal consent. The application must be submitted within 120 days of the retirement date and includes instructions on how to complete each section.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the CalPERS Retirement Election Application in the editor.
In Section 1, enter your name as it appears on your Social Security card, along with your Social Security Number or CalPERS ID, address, and contact information.
Proceed to Section 2 and provide your last day on payroll and retirement date. Include your employer's full name and position title.
In Section 3, select your retirement payment option. Make sure to read the descriptions carefully before making a choice.
Complete Sections 4a, 4b, and 4c for beneficiary designations based on the options you selected in Section 3.
Fill out Sections 5 through 11 as applicable, ensuring all required signatures are notarized or witnessed as needed.

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What is the 6 month rule for CalPERS?

If you enter into employment with a reciprocal retirement system, the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), the Judges Retirement System (JRS), the Judges Retirement System II (JRS II), or the Legislators Retirement System (LRS) within six months of leaving your CalPERS-covered employment, you are

What happens if you retire 6 months early?

In the case of early retirement, a benefit is reduced 5/9 of one percent for each month before normal retirement age, up to 36 months.

What is the 180 day rule for CalPERS?

If you have multiple retirement benefit formula ages, the highest benefit formula age applies, up to the maximum normal retirement age of 62 (i.e., age 62 for the 1.25% at 65 formula). You must wait 180 days after your retirement date before you can return to work for a CalPERS employer.

How to fill out CalPERS retirement forms?

Provide the name, Social Security number or CalPERS ID, birth date, relationship to you, priority (primary or secondary), and address of the beneficiary you designate to receive any lump-sum balance of your remaining member contributions or the balance of your temporary annuity benefit after your death.

What is the 960 rule for CalPERS?

960-Hour Limit The hours you work cannot exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) for employment with all CalPERS employers combined . There are no exceptions to this limit.

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Can I submit my CalPERS retirement application online?

You can submit your paper or online application when you are within 120 days from your retirement date. For more information about your retirement benefits, visit our website at .calpers.ca.gov.

How many years do you need to work to be vested in CalPERS?

Under most benefit plans, members become vested after 5 years. Notably, the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) changed benefit formulas for those hired on or after January 1, 2013. Visit our PEPRA page for more information.

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