An online video library is now available for viewing. These videos may be accessed 24/7 year-round. Click here for the Virtual Open Enrollment >
An election was held from Wednesday, September 13, 2023 through Tuesday, October 10, 2023 to select the General Third Trustee of the Board of Retirement. Incumbent Laurie Lee was declared the winner. Click here to read more >
Once a member retires from SBCERS they are generally free to work for a private or public employer and participate in another retirement plan without that employment affecting the member’s retirement benefit. However, working for the County of Santa Barbara or another SBCERS employer while retired from SBCERS is subject to rules and restrictions, even if done in a different capacity from the member’s original occupation. If you plan on working for an SBCERS Employer after retirement as Extra-Help, Contractor on Payroll (COP), or Independent Contractor, click here for guidelines and forms >
Videos explaining what to expect during the retirement process, who is eligible for retirement, how your pension benefit is calculated, COLA, what service purchases are and how they impact your benefit, retiree health insurance, and what happens to your retirement account when you go through a divorce and dissolution of registered domestic partnership are available to view…. Click Here for the Playlist >
SBCERS has developed guidelines to assist members undergoing dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership. There may be unique circumstances that are not discussed in these guidelines. Members and their spouses are encouraged to contact an SBCERS member services representative should these guidelines not address their questions or concerns… Click here for more information>
The IRS has recently updated the withholding forms used by employees and pension recipients to request changes to their federal withholding elections. These changes will be effective for any new payee of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System, or any existing payee wishing to make changes to their Federal withholdings, in 2023…. Click here for more information>
Active and Deferred SBCERS Members have received a Member Statement in the mail, along with the SBCERS Popular Annual Financial Report. Active and Deferred Members can view their Member Statement online at MySBCERS, by clicking “Statements” under “Communications.” Click here to learn 6 tips to being well informed and retirement ready>
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 >
