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What Do California Public Employees Need to Know About CalPERS Classic vs. PEPRA Tiers and Their Membership?

What Do California Public Employees Need to Know About CalPERS Classic vs. PEPRA Tiers and Their Membership?

by Ryan Cahill | Jul 31, 2026 | CalPERS, PEPRA

If you are a California public employee, your CalPERS membership tier can shape how your retirement benefit is calculated. The two terms you will often hear are Classic and PEPRA. These are not just labels. They can affect your retirement formula, contribution rules,...
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