CalSTRS
CalSTRS Services
Reasons to see a Benefit Counselor
Financial Planning:
Your CalSTRS benefit will probably be a major portion of your income that you will be receiving for the rest of your life. Do you know what your monthly benefit will be?
Retirement Eligibility:
Have you always thought you would retire at age 55? Do you know how you can maximize your monthly benefit?
Unmodified vs. Options:
If you are 55 years of age, however not planning to retire yet, there is some important information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the pre-retirement election of an option. Do you know what they are?
Retirement Enhancements:
Now, more than ever before, there are recent retirement enhancements to increase your retirement allowance. Find out how!
Employment after retirement:
If you plan on working in the public school system after retirement are you aware of the earning limitations in a certificated position in the California public school system.
Sick leave Service Credit:
Did you know that you are able to convert your unused sick leave to service credit at the time of your retirement? We will explain that conversion to you.
Refund of Contribution:
If you have ever refunded or taken money from your CalSTRS retirement account, are you aware that you may purchase a portion or the entire amount back? We can show you how to increase your retirement benefit.
Purchase Additional Service Credit:
If you have taught in another state, take time off to serve your country, taken a sabbatical, a maternal or parental leave, been a substitute teacher or worked part-time, you may be eligible to purchase additional service credit. Ask us about nonqualified service credit or "air time."
Retirement Timeframes:
If you are planning to retire within the next six to twelve months, do you know what the guidelines are and necessary forms you need to complete?
Financial Planning:
Your CalSTRS benefit will probably be a major portion of your income that you will be receiving for the rest of your life. Do you know what your monthly benefit will be?
Retirement Eligibility:
Have you always thought you would retire at age 55? Do you know how you can maximize your monthly benefit?
Unmodified vs. Options:
If you are 55 years of age, however not planning to retire yet, there is some important information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the pre-retirement election of an option. Do you know what they are?
Retirement Enhancements:
Now, more than ever before, there are recent retirement enhancements to increase your retirement allowance. Find out how!
Employment after retirement:
If you plan on working in the public school system after retirement are you aware of the earning limitations in a certificated position in the California public school system.
Sick leave Service Credit:
Did you know that you are able to convert your unused sick leave to service credit at the time of your retirement? We will explain that conversion to you.
Refund of Contribution:
If you have ever refunded or taken money from your CalSTRS retirement account, are you aware that you may purchase a portion or the entire amount back? We can show you how to increase your retirement benefit.
Purchase Additional Service Credit:
If you have taught in another state, take time off to serve your country, taken a sabbatical, a maternal or parental leave, been a substitute teacher or worked part-time, you may be eligible to purchase additional service credit. Ask us about nonqualified service credit or "air time."
Retirement Timeframes:
If you are planning to retire within the next six to twelve months, do you know what the guidelines are and necessary forms you need to complete?
Location
Yuba County Office of Education
935 14th Street
Marysville, CA 95901
Call to schedule an appointment:
CalSTRS Headquarters: 800.228.5453
or online at www.calstrs.com Member Self Schedule (MSS)