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Know your benefits
Watch these quick videos to learn about your benefits.
Understanding the Formula – CalSTRS 2% at 60
For members hired before January 1, 2013, learn how your retirement benefit is calculated.
Understanding the Formula – CalSTRS 2% at 62
For members hired on or after January 1, 2013, learn how your retirement benefit is calculated.
CalSTRS Pension2 – Plan Overview
What is a CalSTRS Pension2 Personal Wealth Plan and why is it an important part of the CalSTRS hybrid retirement system?
Introduction to Social Security
Discover how two governmental offsets may impact your Social Security benefits.
Defined Benefit Supplement Program
Part One: What it is and How it's Funded
As a CalSTRS member, you have two separate accounts with CalSTRS:
the Defined Benefit account and the Defined Benefit Supplement
account.
Defined Benefit Supplement Program
Part Two: Choices for Receiving Funds
As a CalSTRS member, you have two separate accounts with CalSTRS:
the Defined Benefit account and the Defined Benefit Supplement
account.
Defined Benefit Supplement Program
Part Three: Tax Considerations
As a CalSTRS member, you have two separate accounts with CalSTRS:
the Defined Benefit account and the Defined Benefit Supplement
account.
Survivor Benefits
Your spouse, children or other loved ones may be eligible for survivor benefits after your death.
Refund: Consider the Consequences
Members sometimes ask if they can take a refund of the contributions they’ve made to their CalSTRS defined benefit account. While this is allowed, you should carefully consider the consequences before applying for a refund.