CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, is the largest teachers’ retirement system and second largest public pension fund in the nation. A world-class financial services institution and state agency, our unique organizational culture emphasizes customer service, leadership and respect for our members and our colleagues.
CalSTRS provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s more than 949,000 public school educators and their families.
Fresno Member Service Center
Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Phone: 800-228-5453
CalPERS builds retirement and health security for California state, school, and public agency members. They manage the largest public pension fund in the US. CalPERS is mandated for all employees working more than 20 hours per week.
Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Phone Number: (888)-225-7377
Address: 10 River Park Place E Suite 230, Fresno, CA 93720
Retiree Website
CalPERS Retiree Webcasts
Your Online Service Retirement Application
MidAmerica Administrative Solutions works in conjunction with Keenan & Associates to market the Accumulation Program for Part-time and Limited-service Employees (The APPLE Plan) as an alternative to Social Security to government and educational sector employees.
Hours: 8:30 AM - 6 PM (EST), Monday -Friday
Phone Number: (800)-430-7999
Fax Number: (863)-686-9727
APPLE Forms:
All employees have the option to contribute to a 403(b) and/or 457(b) plan, which is a voluntary, tax-deferred retirement savings account. A 403(b) or 457(b) is a personal investment decision that allows employees to supplement their pension with additional savings.
The OMNI Group is Clovis Unified School District's third party administrator for 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Click here for an informational flyer.
To initiate or change deductions for 403(b) and/or 457(b):
Please use the Salary Reduction Agreement Form located on OMNI's website.
Certificated & classified District employees who have the option of continuing their benefits under the Retiree Lifetime Health Agreement must:
Click here for an Example of the Retiree Lifetime Health Agreeement
Hired PIOR to 9/1/2007
15 years of cumulative benefits required
VS
Hired AFTER 9/1/2007
30 years of cumulative benefits required
Certificated & classified District employees who have confirmed their eligibility for retiree lifetime benefits then:
Step 1
File for Retirment through CalSTRS or CalPERS
Click herre to access Human REsource’s Employee Retirement Systems page with direct links to PERS & STRS websites.
For more information regarding details of your pension, please reach out to your respective retirement system or your HR Specialist.
Step 2
File for Retirement through CUSD
Click here to access Human Resource’s main page where you can find the Resignation/Retirement form under Employee Forms.
If you qualify for Lifetime Benefits, Human Resources will route your resignation form over to the Benefits Department on your behalf.
Step 3
Complete your Retire Lifetime Health Agreement
The Benefits Deparment will automatically reach out to your via email to start the process of transitioning you over to retiree benefits. Once you receive the link to the Retiree Lifetime Health Agreement through InformedK12, you will complete it and submit electronically back to the Benefits Department.
You will receive a copy of your Lifetime Health Agreement when the Benefites Department has fully processed it. Click here for an example of the Retiree Lifetime Health Agreement.
Step 4
Wait for your first Retiree Premium Invoice
Upon Completion of your Lifetime Health Agreement, the Benefits Department will let you know your next steps & relevant need-to-know information about retirement.
At this point, you will know when your active employee benefits end, when your retiree benefits start, what your retiree premium per month will be, and when to expect your first invoice. You will receive the invoice via mail & pay as directed.
For more information regarding retiree premiums and payment options, please click here.
Toll-Free Support: 716-852-2611
Account Type: Retiree/Direct Billing
Email: GIBilling@padmin.com
Monday through Friday 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Retiree premiums are due on the first of every month. Clovis Unified re-evaluates premiums before the start of every plan year. This re-evaluation can result in the increase or decrease of premiums depending on the cost of claims from the previous plan year. Any changes to retiree premiums are effective on September 1st.
1 – Check or Money Order
2 – ACH Payment
3 – Secure Online Payment
4 – P&A Group’s IVR
Clovis Unified School District has partnered with P&A Group as the retiree premium billing administrator. As a retiree, you will be responsibile for remitting retiree premium payments directly to P&A Group. P&A Group has a dedicated member service line for all questions directly related to premium payments.
P&A Group generates invoices on or around the 15th of the month for the following month’s payment. If paying by check, payments should be accompanied with the bottom portion of the invoice. If the retiree is set up for automatic payments, paper invoices will not be mailed. Members can access electronic invoices & other information through P&A Group’s online portal.
CalPERS Guide to Employment After Retirement
Working After Retirement CalSTRS Flyer
To reduce healthcare costs, improve timely access to healthcare services, and keep retiree premiums low, retirees & their covered dependents are highly encouraged to utilize the miCare Health Center & Recuro Telehealth Services offered through CUSD benefits.
Click the links below for more information.
Retirees enrolled in the Lifetime Health Benefits can still access the Health Center!
Retirees enrolled in the Lifetime Health Benefits can still access CUSD Telehealth Services!