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<h1 align="center">  <em>retirement system</em></h1> <h4>  <em>Aspects of the Retirement System</em></h4> <h4><em>California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois</em></h4> <P>EARNINGS AFTER RETIREMENT<br> Service retirees can have unlimited earnings in the following cases</p> <p>You can find more information about post-retirement earnings, including the rules governing work as a consultant, in the Retired Members' Handbook.</p> <p>COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT <br> <a href="http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/retirement-planner.htm">http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/retirement-planner.htm</a></p> <p>COLA</p> <p>BENEFIT PAYMENT DATES <br> The table below provides the retirement benefit payment dates for 2005. Check and direct deposit dates are the last business day of each month. </p> <p>TAXES AND ESTATE PLANNING <br> Federal and State Tax Rules for Your Retirement Benefit<br> <a href="http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/new_tax_laws.htm">http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/retirement-planning.htm</a></p> <p>Key to Estate Planning: Keeping Beneficiaries Informed</p> <p>RETIREE RESOURCES<br> The following Web sites can provide valuable information to retirees.</p> <p>AARP  Addresses the needs and interests of people age 50 and above.</p> <p>Benefits Checkup  Maintains list (and eligibility rules) of federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.</p> <p>First Gov for Seniors  Provides links to government resources geared toward seniors.</p> <p>Medicare  Explains the rules for federal hospital insurance and medical coverage.</p> <p>Retirement Living Information Center  A guide of retirement and senior housing communities across the country, tax information by state, and other retirement resources. </p> <p>Social Security Administration  Clarifies Social Security benefit issues. (You can also call SSA at 800-772-1213.)<br> <a href="http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/social_security_income.htm">http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/social_security_income.htm </a></p> <p>1040.com  Provides links to state tax departments  </p> <p><br> <font size="4">Pension Reform Debate Information - Sources & Resources</font></p> <p>Members will find information here on the pension reform debate, including fact sheets, studies, and articles.<br> Service Credit<br> Find out information on how you earn service credit, service credit purchase options, Second Tier Conversion, and your Annual Member Statement.<br> Retirement Benefits<br> Learn about planning your retirement, applying for retirement, refund of member contributions, and more.<br> <br> <font size="4">Deferred Compensation & Other Supplemental Savings Programs</font><br> State employees are eligible for the Savings Plus Program, administered by DPA. You'll find a link to their Web site here. You'll also find information on the State Peace Officers' & Firefighters' Defined Contribution Program and Supplemental Contributions Program.</p> <p><font size="4">Death Benefits</font><br> CalPERS knows that the loss of a loved one is a difficult time. Find out how CalPERS can assist you with determining what benefits are available.<br> <a href="http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/estate_planning.htm">http://www.retirement-financial-advisor.com/estate_planning.htm </a><br> </p> <p><font size="4">Health Benefits Program</font><br> You'll find the information and tools you need here to make the right health plan choice for you and your family. There is also information on our PERSCare and PERSChoice plans, moving into retirement, coordinating your health care coverage with Medicare, and our Health Care 101 education area.</p> <p><font size="4">Long-Term Care Program</font><br> CalPERS offers a comprehensive program to meet your long-term care needs. Find out here how this coverage can help protect your financial security.</p> <p><font size="4">Member Home Loan Program</font><br> You can take advantage of the special features our loan program offers to help you reach your home ownership goals. Details on the Program, current interest rates, lender information, and more is found here.</p> <p>enrollment, insurance, continuation of benefits, benficiaries, members, Medicare, public employees, health insurance, contribution rates, retirement system, benefits office <br> </p> <blockquote> <p><em>If you are searching for any of the following topics:</em><ul> </ul> <p><em>You can find much more <strong>information by visiting</strong> <a href="http://retirement-financial-advisor.com">retirement-financial-advisor.com</a>. Please <a href="http://retirement-financial-advisor.com"><strong>click</strong></a> to visit our site. Here is why you should visit us:</em></p> </blockquote> </body>