WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (December 10, 2018)– The California State Teachers’ Retirement System today announced it has received top honors in Pensions & Investments magazine’s Best Places to Work in Money Management for 2018.
Today’s announcement reflects the fourth such honor for CalSTRS in the award’s seven years.
At the July 2018 board meeting, the Teachers’ Retirement Board adopted the 2019 Notice of Election outlining the requirements for the 2019 board election.
Three of the 12 Teachers’ Retirement Board members will be elected by the active membership. CalSTRS will hold the election from October 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019.
Active and inactive members may now view their 2018 Retirement Progress Report on myCalSTRS. Your Retirement Progress Report provides a personalized overview of your CalSTRS account and benefits.
Covers the state and federal law restrictions if you return to work after service retirement in a CalSTRS-covered position, including substitute teaching.
Contains the specifics of applying for disability benefits and the forms. Call 800-228-5453 to schedule an appointment with a CalSTRS benefits specialist who can assist you with the application process. Read Introduction to CalSTRS Disability Benefits first to be sure you understand the eligibility requirements.
Explains the two federal rules that affect the Social Security benefits you may receive as a spouse or through other employment. These rules do not affect your CalSTRS retirement benefit.
Summarizes how California’s community property laws and Teachers’ Retirement Law affect CalSTRS benefits. Explains methods of dividing community property interests in member accounts. Includes forms.
Introduces myCalSTRS, your online resource for managing your CalSTRS accounts, viewing your Retirement Progress Report, submitting forms and more at each stage of your career.
CalSTRS Pension2 is CalSTRS’ voluntary defined contribution plan. Pension2 offers the opportunity to invest through tax-advantaged payroll deductions in low cost, flexible 403(b), Roth 403(b) and 457(b) plans for additional retirement savings.
