2704 - CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefit Program

Category

Retirement

Audience List

  • Employee Relations Officers
  • Personnel Officers
  • Personnel Transactions Staff
  • Personnel Transactions Supervisors

Synopsis

This policy:

  • Provides the 1959 Survivor Benefit Program Eligibility
  • Provides the 1959 Survivor Rate Determination

Introduction

The 1959 Survivor Benefit Program, 5th Level is administered by the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS).  This program provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of CalPERS members who are not covered by Social Security and dies prior to retirement.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the most current 1959 Survivor Benefit Program eligibility and premium rates for state employees and employers.

Statement

Eligible Members

State employees who are in classes or positions designated state safety, peace officer/firefighter, and patrol are subject to the 1959 Survivor Benefit Program, 5th Level.  State employees who are eligible for this program are automatically enrolled upon appointment to the eligible class or position.

Premium Rate Determination

The state employee and employer monthly premium rates are determined annually by CalPERS actuarial staff and requires approval by CalPERS Board of Administration prior to implementing any premium rate changes.

Pursuant to CalPERS law, Government Code section 21581(c), the contribution for state employees may be $2.00 per month as long as the combined employee and employer cost for this benefit is $4.00 per month.  If the total cost of this benefit exceeds $4.00 per month, the employer and employee shall share equally the cost of the benefit.

The State Controller’s Office will implement the contribution rate changes for all state employees subject to the 1959 Survivor Benefit Program upon receiving notice from CalPERS and CalHR. Employers will receive annual premium rate changes via CalPERS Circular Letters.

Application

Departments should notify state employees of the premium rate changes upon receiving notice from CalPERS.

Authorities

Resources

Related Policies

  • 2701: CalPERS Contribution Rates and Benefit Formulas
  • 2702: State Safety Retirement
  • 2703: Peace Officer/Firefighter Retirement (POFF)

Web Pages

Authorized By

Benefits Division
Benefits Division Inquiries, Benefits Division

Contact Person

Policy Retirement
CalHR , Retirement Policy
Phone: 916-322-0300
Email: Retirementrequests@calhr.ca.gov

Superseded Policies

Not Applicable.

History

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Table of Contents

1000 - Equal Employment Opportunity

1100 - Selection

1200 - Appointments

1300 - Exempt Employees

1400 - Benefits and Insurance

1500 - Work Schedules

1600 - Third Party Pre-Tax Parking

1700 - Compensation

1800 - Savings Plus

1900 - Bona Fide Associations

2000 - Collective Bargaining

2100 - Leave

2200 - Travel/Relocation

2300 - State Owned Housing

2400 - Employee Recognition

2600 - Layoffs

2700 - Retirement

2800 - Training

2900 - Workforce Planning

3000 - Examination and Hiring

3100 - Drug-Free Workplace

3200 - Medical Screening

3300 - Apprenticeships

3400 - Temporary Assignment

3500 - Classification Plan