Choosing Your Retirement Benefit Plan:
"1.62% at 65" or "2.7% at 55"

All eligible new employees hired by the County of Orange and Superior Court (on or after May 7, 2010) and Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (on or after July 1, 2010) are required to elect their retirement benefit formula within 45 days of their hire date. Because the decision to select either the "1.62% at 65" Plan P or "2.7% at 55" Plan J is irrevocable, OCERS is providing monthly New Member Orientation Meetings as well as posting a number of resources on this page that can be viewed or printed to help eligible members select the benefit plan best for them.

Below you will find information on upcoming New Member Orientation Meeting dates, as well as links to other documents that are important for any applicable new employee. Information on contribution rates for both plans, as well as an overview on the impact your plan selection will have on your ultimate retirement allowance is provided via the links. Please spend time and weigh your options carefully before selecting your benefit plan.

New Member Orientation Meetings

Seminars are held the third Tuesday of each month at our office, located at:

There is plenty of free parking at OCERS' office, and eligible members can attend during work hours.

If you are unable to attend one of the upcoming Orientation Meetings and have questions, please call OCERS' office at (714) 558-6200 and ask to speak with a Retirement Specialist.

Scheduled Dates:
 

Additional Resources

• Orange County Benefit Formula Comparison Sheet

• Superior Court Benefit Formula Comparison Sheet

• New Employee Retirement Benefit Orientation Presentation

• New Employee Retirement Benefit Orientation Video Presentation

• County of Orange General Member Rates

• Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Rates

• Orange County Superior Court Rates

• Information on 1.62@65 DC plan - TIAA-CREF