Retirement Seminars

Overview

OCERS Retirement Seminars

OCERS presents a monthly in-person OCERS retirement seminar at our office and a Zoom webinar retirement seminar. Please register for one of the upcoming dates in 2024. See the pods for links to the registration pages. 

OCERS also offers On-Demand pre-recorded Zoom videos and PowerPoint presentations for those considering retirement.

The OCERS presentation focuses on OCERS retirement benefits, as well as your monthly allowance, payment options, nominating beneficiaries, required documents and much more. 

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Seminars
2025 Seminar Schedule

Online

All online seminars will take place via Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to you 1 week before the registered date.

Pre-Retirement Seminar

January 22, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

February 26, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

March 26, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

April 23, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

May 28, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

June 25, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

In-Person

All in-person seminars will take place at the Orange County Employees’ Retirement System (OCERS) Headquarters located in Santa Ana, CA 92702.

Note: While we will always try our best to accommodate all members, we have limited capacity and are only able to guarantee seats for members who have registered. Walk-ins are welcome.

Pre-Retirement Seminar

January 8, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

March 12, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

April 9, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

May 14, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

June 11, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

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Seminars
2024 Seminar Schedule

Online

Pre-Retirement Seminar

November 27, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

December 11, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Register Here

In-Person

All in-person seminars will take place at the Orange County Employees’ Retirement System (OCERS) Headquarters located in Santa Ana, CA 92702.

Note: While we will always try our best to accommodate all members, we have limited capacity and are only able to guarantee seats for members who have registered. Walk-ins are welcome.

Pre-Retirement Seminar

 

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After viewing the resources below:

After viewing the resources below:

  • Use the myOCERS portal to get an estimate of your retirement benefit    
  • Next, call your OCERS representative to receive one-on-one counseling over the phone and initiate the retirement process.
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Additional Resources

OCERS, the Social Security Administration, The County of Orange Deferred Compensation Distribution Options (Empower Retirement), and Retired Employees Association of Orange County (REAOC) have provided information for near future retirees. Any questions on these benefits should be directed to their offices.

OCERS Pre-Retirement Seminar Slides

OCERS Pre-Retirement Seminar Notes

OCERS Pre-Retirement Seminar Slides - OCFA

OCERS Pre-Retirement Seminar Notes - OCFA

County of Orange Empower Retirement Distribution Options PowerPoint

County Retiree Medical Benefits Presentation

REAOC Invitation Letter for New Retirees

2023 Social Security Administration Presentation Slides