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Retirement Benefits

Retirement Benefits
The District offers a Retirement Benefits Program for qualified retirees and their dependents.  This program provides a continuation of your District-paid health insurance coverage.
 
If you have ten of more years of SAUSD service in a "benefited position" you may qualify for the Retirement Benefits Program.
 
A "benefited position" means you were eligible for health insurance coverage through your employment with SAUSD.  Your years of service are counted whether or not you were enrolled in an SAUSD health plan while in the "benefited position".
 
Most of your questions about the Retirement Benefits Program will be answered through the Frequently Asked Questions.  Please read through the Retirement Benefits FAQs for details regarding eligibility, rights and responsibilities, and Medicare enrollment requirements.
 
Ready to Sign Up?
You are ready to sign up for the Retirement Benefits Program if you...

1. Qualify for the program

2. Submitted your resignation to Human Resources

3. Submitted your application for retirement to your retirement system
(CalSTRS for Certificated / CalPERS for Classified)
 
 
Copy of Your Retirement Application
Our office requires a copy of the first page of your retirement application to your retirement program.
(CalSTRS for Certificated / CalPERS for Classified)

⊗ All of your financial information may be blacked out before submission.

⊗ The application must be stamped by your retirement system.

⊗ The award letter you receive is also accepted.
 
 
SAUSD Retirement Benefits Application
Completed in its entirety, this application will help our office set up your retirement health benefits.
Please note that any incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed.

⊗ Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed.

⊗ Make sure to read each statement carefully and initial on the line provided.

⊗ Reading each statement will help you stay informed about rules, requirements, and regulations.
Important Information About Health Insurance Payments
If you qualify for the Retirement Benefits Program, you are still responsible for making premium payments for your District-paid health insurance while you are retired.
Certificated Retirees
A monthly deduction from your CalSTRS pension check will be established for you to pay your contribution, if any, to the District for your health insurance coverage.
 
If you cash-out your pension, you will be sent an invoice every month a payment is required from you.
 
Classified Retirees
Health insurance invoices will be mailed to the address we have on file for you every month or whenever a payment is due.
 
Payment for your health insurance may be made monthly, quarterly, or in-full for the current school year.
 
Only checks or money orders are accepted methods of payment.
The District does not have the ability to accept cash, debit, or credit card payments.
 
Management Retirees
Management Retirees with CalSTRS
A monthly deduction from your CalSTRS pension check will be established for you to pay your contribution, if any, to the District for your health insurance.
 
If you cash-out your pension, you will be sent an invoice every month a payment is required from you.
 
 
Management Retirees with CalPERS
Health insurance invoices will be mailed to the address we have on file for you every month or whenever a payment is due.
 
Payment for your health insurance may be made monthly, quarterly, or in-full for the current school year.
 
Only checks or money orders are accepted methods of payment.
The District does not have the ability to accept cash, debit, or credit card payments.