MCERA has two workshops specific to different career stages: Mid-Career (3-20 years from retirement) and Preparing to Retire (within 2 years of retirement).
You must sign up in advance. Space is limited in these workshops to 30 individuals each; keep in mind that attendees include individuals from Marin County as well as other local special districts and organizations.
You can view schedules online and also sign up by sending an email to MCERA’s workshop team (MCERAWorkshops@marincounty.org) or calling (415) 473-6147.
| Retiring Soon? | Long Career Ahead? |
| Designed for individuals planning to retire in the next 1 – 3 years | Designed for individuals planning to retire in the next 3 – 20 years |
| Sessions are segmented for Safety and Non-Safety | Sessions are segmented for Classic & PEPRA members; contact HR if you are unsure of your membership |
| Click here and look for “Late Career Workshops” | Click here and look for “Early Career Workshops” |
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Long Career Ahead? (3-20 years from retirement)
- Defined benefit vs. defined contribution
- Fund income sources
- Overview of service, disability and death benefits
- Career milestones
- Leaving before retirement
- Reciprocity
- Divorce
- Calculating your benefit
- Ways to maximize your benefit
- How to estimate your benefit at home
- Tools and resources
- Next steps throughout your career
- Introduction to the Marin County Association of Retired Employees (MCARE)
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Retiring Soon? (within 2 years of retirement)
- Defined benefit vs. defined contribution
- Fund income sources
- Eligibility to Retire
- Divorce
- “How much will I get?”
- “What will my beneficiary get?”
- “How can I maximize my benefit?”
- “What date is right for me?”
- “How do I apply?”
- Cost of living adjustments
- Working after retirement
- Medical benefit subsidy plans
- Medicare
- Social Security
- Introduction to the Marin County Association of Retired Employees (MCARE)
Can’t attend a workshop but want to learn more?
MCERA’s website has everything you need: