Consideration of the Alameda Case Fact Finding Report and Recommendations has been rescheduled to a special meeting of the Santa Barbara County Board of Retirement on January 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m… Click here to view the most recent updates regarding the Alameda Case >
The County has reviewed the insurance fund balances, and determined that, due to a high accumulated fund balance in the Dental PPO fund, the rates for County Dental PPO rates are reduced as follows. These reduced rates are effective the December 1, 2020 benefit payment, through the entire year 2021.
Dental PPO rates for December 2020 and insurance year 2021:
Retiree: $ 34.52
Retiree + 1: $ 56.74
Retiree Family: $86.16
SBCERS Fact Finding Report and related recommendations concerning the inclusion of stand-by duty in compensation earnable will be presented at the November 18, 2020 Board of Retirement meeting as an information only item… Click here to read the report >
On July 30, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Assoc. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association (the Alameda Decision)… Click here to read more>
Please update your records with our new Santa Maria address and fax number: 2236 S. Broadway, Suite D, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Fax: 805-695-2755. Our phone numbers, email addresses, and website have remained the same. Please note that both Santa Barbara and Santa Maria offices remain closed to the public until further notice due to COVID-19. We look forward to greeting you in our new home when it is safe to do so. Click here to view the Announcement >
Please update your records with our new address and fax number: 130 Robin Hill Road, Suite 100, Goleta, CA 93117. Fax: 805-695-2755. The office is located at the back of the building. Our phone numbers, email addresses, and website have remained the same. Please note that both Santa Barbara and Santa Maria offices remain closed to the public until further notice due to COVID-19. We look forward to greeting you in our new home when it is safe to do so. Click here to view the Announcement >
The most common themes are about the impact of the financial market decline on SBCERS investments and the potential for changes to the cost of living adjustment. Members also want to know about the risk of benefit payments being reduced or interrupted…. Click here to view questions and answers in a PDF >
Please know that your retirement benefits protect you and your loved ones in the event you become disabled and are unable to perform your usual duties…. Click here to learn more about your benefits and how to ensure your wishes are properly carried out >
On March 16, 2020, SBCERS is implementing operating practices designed to encourage social distancing and reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus…. Read the CEO’s Letter >
Watch the video from the May 2019 Retirement Basics Workshop: Best Practices for Retirement Planning… Watch the Video >
