Publications
Newsletters
VCERA Vibes is published for the educational benefit of members, plan sponsors and the public. Click a link below to open a past edition. If you have any questions or comments about the newsletter, please email communications@vcera.org.
Member Handbook
VCERA’s Member Handbook is full of important information about your retirement plan, benefit tiers, life events that can impact your retirement benefits, various benefit options available to you and your beneficiary, and much more.
Brochures
What Makes VCERA Benefits Valuable? Learn how the VCERA pension plan benefits not only members, but also public employers, the community and the economy.
Retirement Contributions. Learn why member and employer contributions are critical to VCERA and your future retirement benefits.
Reciprocity. Learn how to work for eligible public agencies in California without jeopardizing your earned retirement benefits.
Divorce & Community Property. Learn how a community property division can impact your retirement benefits and how to navigate VCERA’s divorce process. Click here to view the Divorce & Your VCERA Benefits booklet, which includes more comprehensive information, tips, scenario flowcharts and sample DROs.
Disability Reassignment. Learn how you can be granted a disability retirement but still work in a medically acceptable position without suffering a loss of employment income.
Fact Sheets
Choosing the Best Retirement Date. Learn how to select a retirement date that best meets your needs.
Direct Deposit. Learn about this safe, reliable and free payment method for your monthly VCERA benefit.
Retiree Return-to-Work Flowchart. Learn about post-retirement employment options and how they could impact your monthly VCERA benefit.