News and Announcements

Welcome to the KCERA news and announcements section, where we share what’s happening at KCERA and update our members on anything affecting their retirement benefits.

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Retired Employees of Kern County Health Fair 2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the KCERA table at the Retired Employees of Kern County (REOKC) Health Fair July 14! We truly enjoyed meeting…

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Simple Steps To Keep Your Pension Safe

At KCERA, protecting your retirement benefits is one of our highest priorities. Unfortunately, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and…

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KCERA will be CLOSED Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day

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2026 COLA

KCERA’s actuary, Segal, recommended a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all current retirees and beneficiaries as of April 1, 2026. The maximum…

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KCERA’s first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)

We are proud to share KCERA’s first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).

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2025 1099-R tax forms

2025 1099-R tax forms are now available in your member portal account.

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Phil Franey

After 55 years of dedicated public service, Trustee Phil Franey has completed his service to the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA…

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KCERA Board of Retirement 2025 Election Results

On October 21, 2025, an election was held for the Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA) Board of Retirement, with terms of office…

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2025 April Remittences

2025 April Remittances have been processed and are now available in your member portal account.

View My 1099R

2024 1099-R tax forms have been processed and are now available in your member portal account.

2025 COLA APPROVED

KCERA’s actuary, Segal, recommended a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all current retirees and beneficiaries as of April 1, 2025. The maximum…

80th Anniversary

KCERA is celebrating a remarkable milestone—our 80th Anniversary. Founded in 1945, we have been dedicated to expertly administering retirement…

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Ask Jan

We are excited to announce the launch of our new AI Chatbot Ask Jan named after former KCERA employee Jan Sublett. Jan Sublett was hired by KCERA in…

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Final Mailed Payment Remittance

July 2024’s payment remittance was the last payment remittance mailed out to those who opted to receive mailed remittances. Going forward KCERA will…

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Announcing the 2024 COLA

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KCERA Special Election Results - Board of Retirement

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KCERA Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the KCERA Photo Contest. We have some amazing photogaphers in Kern County! We really enjoyed the photos that…

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KCERA New Signage Installed

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PBI Data Breach

KCERA staff was recently made aware of a data breach affecting the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

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SRBR Restructure – What You Need to Know

Supplemental Retiree Benefit Reserve (SRBR) Program

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Announcing the 2023 COLA

2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all current retirees and beneficiaries as of April 1, 2023...

KCERA participates in the first Kern County Career Expo!

KCERA had the pleasure of participating in Kern County's first Career Expo on September 17th! It was a great event highlighting opportunities for…

KCERA Receives Award

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial…

Condolences for KCERA Member

KCERA extends our deepest condolences to the family of Captain Brian Falk and the Kern County public safety community. All KCERA members serve our…

Announcing the 2022 COLA

January 25, 2022

BOR - Election Update

November 2, 2021