Yuba County offers a defined-benefit pension plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). As of January 1, 2013, Yuba County is under the 2% at 62 retirement formula for Miscellaneous members and the 2.7% at 57 formula for Safety members. Please contact CalPERS for more information regarding your pension benefits. Previous and current members of CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 Miscellaneous and 2% at 50 Safety formulas. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions about your eligibility. Yuba County does not participate in Social Security.
CalPERS has additional information regarding pension benefits on their website at: www.calpers.ca.gov.
Benefit Comparison at a Glance:
Union | Plan | Type | Formula | 22/23 Employee Contribution |
22/23 Employer Contribution |
YCEA 1-5 & NON REP 8, 10, 11 |
Misc. | Classic | 2% @ 55 | 9.000% | 28.930% |
YCEA 1-5 & NON REP 8, 10, 11 |
Misc. | New | 2% @ 62 | 9.000% | 28.930% |
DSA 6 & MSA 7 | Misc. | Classic | 2% @ 55 | 8.000% | 29.930% |
DSA 6 & MSA 7 | Misc. | New | 2% @ 62 | 7.000% | 30.930% |
DDAA 14 | Misc. | Classic | 2% @ 55 | 9.000% | 28.930% |
DDAA 14 | Misc. | New | 2% @ 62 | 7.000% | 30.930% |
YCPPOA 16-17, DSA 6, MSA 7; SH & PB NON REP 8, 0; & SH NON REP 10 |
Safety | Classic | 2% @ 50 | 12.000% | 40.640% |
YCPPOA 16-17, DSA 6, MSA 7; SH & PB NON REP 8, 0; & SH NON REP 10 |
Safety | New | 2.7% @ 57 | 12.250% | 43.640% |
Final Compensation: 1 Year Period: Classic Members; 3 Year Period: New Members
Please visit the CalPERS website Member Publications to download the most recent Local Miscellaneous Member Benefit Publication (PUB 8) and Local Safety Member Benefit Publication (PUB 9).