Sacramento City Employees' Retirement System (SCERS)

No supplementary employees have been added to the SCERS plan since January 28, 1977. SCERS retirement benefits for eligible retirees or designated beneficiaries are calculated based upon age, final compensation, and length of service.

SCERS forms

• Standard Continuation Packet (includes application for continuation, direct deposit form, and tax forms)
  For an eligible spouse or beneficiary to receive continuation of pension payments when the retiree has passed away. 
• Beneficiary Designation
  For a retiree to determine which beneficiary will receive their $500 death benefit. 
• Change of Address and/or Name
  For a retiree or designated beneficiary to notify the City of Sacramento if they have changed their name and/or address. 
• Setup or Change Direct Deposit
  For a retiree or the designated beneficiary to set up or change direct deposit. 
• Claim For Death Benefit (includes W-9 form)
  For the designated beneficiary to request the $500 retiree death benefit. 
• W4-P
  Tax form to change federal tax withholdings. 
• DE-4P
  Tax form to change the State of California tax withholdings. 
• Reciprocity Information
  Provides general information for SCERS members who may have had SCERS and then CalPERS retirement.

Form submission process

Submit all forms via USPS mail or drop off at:

Attention: Jeremiah York-Carr
City of Sacramento - Payroll Division
915 I Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814-2604  

Forms will NOT be accepted via email.

Contact Information

For information or questions pertaining to pension:

Jeremiah York-Carr
Email: jyork-carr@cityofsacramento.org
Phone: (916) 808-8837

For information or questions pertaining to benefits:

HR Benefits Division
Email: benefitservices@cityofsacramento.org
Phone: (916) 808-5665