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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

Supplemental Retiree Benefit Reserve (SRBR) Program

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