Understanding the complexities of preparing for retirement, especially in the context of public employment, requires a keen awareness of the importance of service credits. Among the various forms and documents that play a crucial role in this process, the PERS MSD 370 form stands out as a vital tool for individuals seeking to obtain cost information for service credit related to periods of work prior to membership, as well as those covered under special programs like the CETA and fellowships. Designed to streamline the process of requesting and calculating the cost of purchasing additional service credits, this form acts as a bridge between the employee and CalPERS, ensuring that all necessary details, from personal information to detailed employment history, are accurately captured. It not only serves as a formal request to initiate the evaluation of service credits but also as a certification of the authenticity and accuracy of the information provided by the member, thereby triggering a series of assessments aimed at determining how these previous periods of employment can influence and enhance retirement benefits. The structure of the form is methodically organized into sections that guide the member through a step-by-step process, from personal identification to employer verification, culminating in a certification that attests to the truthfulness and completeness of the data submitted. This systematic approach simplifies the otherwise daunting task of navigating the intricacies of retirement planning, highlighting the importance of accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procedural requirements to secure a financially stable future.
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Form Name | Form Pers Msd 370 |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | service prior to membership ceta service credit california form |
Request for Service Credit Cost Information — Service Prior to Membership, CETA, and Fellowship
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Section 1
If we have provided cost information to you in the past for this service credit, check the Yes box and indicate the date you submitted your request. If you have submitted a retirement application, check the Yes box and indicate your planned retirement date.
About You
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Have you requested this cost information before? |
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Section 2
List the name and address of the employer where the service was earned. If this was a certificated position, contact the State Teachers’ Retirement System.
List the dates and hours of employment for which you are requesting credit. List each position separately and indicate if service was full time or part time.
If the service was part time, show service as a fraction or list the hours (e.g., 20 hours per month or half time).
Prior Employment Information
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Was this service rendered under a fellowship program? |
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Member Certification |
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I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct. |
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Service Credit Cost Estimator |
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at www.calpers.ca.gov/
• IftheservicewasperformedfortheStateofCaliforniaoraCaliforniaStateUniversity,stop. Sign this form on the line
servicecreditestimator.
above and mail it to CalPERS.
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Security number or CalPERS ID |
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Section 4
If the service was performed for the State of California or California State University, employer
certification is not required.
Employer Certification
with all the necessary information to apply any exclusions to CalPERS membership? c No c Yes
Ifyes,continuetoSection6tocompleteemployercertiication.
Ifno,providethefollowinginformation:
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Was this person employed pursuant to Section 44926 of the Education Code? c No c Yes |
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Member Employment History (Fill in below or attach separate sheet) |
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Section 6 |
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Please return this form I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct. I understand this provides CalPERS with the
to the member. informationitneedstodetermineandapplyallappropriateservicecredits,andthatthereisapotentialfor
employer liability if this certification results in a change in employment history relied upon by CalPERS.
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