Latest News
SBCERA Receives Polaris Award for Excellence in Website Redesign
November 17, 2020
The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) is honored to have received a Polaris Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) – Inland Empire Chapter for excellence in our recent Website Redesign project.
SBCERA Receives Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting
November 5, 2020
The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.
RESBC and PGA Benefits
The Retired Employees of San Bernardino County (RESBC) and Pacific Group Agencies (PGA) have recently mailed information to some retirees regarding their open enrollment period. Since SBCERA does not administer health or vision coverage and simply facilitates the deduction, our staff cannot answer specific questions regarding these changes.
For more information, please contact PGA at (800) 511-9065 or RESBC@pgagencies.com.
Office Updates
Our office is open to members and visitors, and staff is working and available to serve you during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm). Any health-related precautions or requirements for visitors will be posted on site.
For questions about planning your retirement or understanding your benefits, you can call us at (909) 885-7980, or send us an email at memberservices@SBCERA.org.
SBCERA Announces “mySBCERA” — Your New Online Member Portal
We’re excited to share that your new online member portal, “mySBCERA” (previously known as MemberDirect), is now mobile-friendly and much easier to access anytime, anywhere, using your computer, phone or tablet.
SBCERA Launches New Website to Better Serve Its Members & Stakeholders
May 6, 2020
This year, the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) is marking 75 years of service to our members. As we pass this historic milestone, we’re heading into the future with the launch of our new website—specially tailored for those we serve. Our new site will also help us more effectively provide you with the latest updates and information, with many of our services currently shifting online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Alameda Case Update—Oral Argument to be held on May 5, 2020
April 20, 2020
On April 15, 2020, San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) received notice of the date for the California Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in the case known as Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association and Board of Retirement of ACERA (S247095) (“Alameda”). The Court set oral argument for May 5, 2020. On that date, the Court will hear issues concerning several pay items for legacy members of County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 (CERL) systems.
Investment Update in Response to COVID-19
March 30, 2020
SBCERA members and employers,
We want to reassure you that despite these turbulent times and markets, your pension has mechanisms and strategies to protect your income, now and in the future. Since the initial spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we have seen a global economic stress and related volatility in markets. This has undoubtedly challenged the pension industry.
Message from SBCERA CEO, Debby Cherney
March 15, 2020
“As the world confronts the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to update you on how SBCERA is responding.”
2.00% COLA Approved
February 6, 2020
The SBCERA Board of Retirement has approved a 2.00% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for retirees and beneficiaries, effective April 1, 2020. Any members who retire on or before April 1, 2020, will receive the COLA and the increase will automatically be included in benefit payments beginning April 30, 2020.
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