Sign in to your personal my Social Security account to get your letter. Already have a my Social Security Account? Sign In to your account below and go to “Replacement Documents” on the right side of the screen, then choose “get a Benefit Verification Letter” to view, save and print your personalized letter.

Just log in to your personal my Social Security account to get instant access to your Benefit Verification letter.

To request a new copy of “Your Federal Retirement Benefits”, or to receive a verification of your annuity, contact OPM's Retirement Office at 1-888-767-6738 or retire@opm.

The average annual CalPERS pension for all retirees who retired with a service retirement is $42,516, which breaks down to more than $3,500 per month. Overall, 61.6% of all CalPERS service retirees receive $3,500 a month or less, while only 6.4% receive more than $9,000 per month.

We can provide you with a benefit verification letter, sometimes called a “budget letter,” a “benefits letter,” a “proof of income letter,” or a “proof of award letter.” You may also need proof that you have never received Social Security benefits or SSI or proof that you have applied for benefits.

The County of Santa Clara offers its eligible employees what is called a Defined Benefit Pension Plan through the California Public Employee Retirement System, known as CalPERS. A Defined Benefit Pension is one that provides retirees with a regular income after they depart from County service.

A pension income verification letter will include the member's name, address, retirement date, and gross monthly allowance amount. If you would like a pension income verification letter mailed to you, please contact SamCERA.

You can request one online by using your personal my Social Security account, which will allow you to immediately view, print, and save a copy of the letter.

A typical multiplier is 2%. So, if you work 30 years, and your final average salary is $75,000, then your pension would be 30 x 2% x $75,000 = $45,000 a year. That $45,000 becomes your guaranteed lifetime income.

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Find information related to benefits and resources below, and don't hesitate to contact us if you need assistance. This publication provides instructions for completing the CalPERS.The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) offers voucher programs and rental properties that help make rental housing safe and affordable. These pages contain the Benefits Administration Letters (BALs) used for program administration. Retirement benefits are based on the employee's CalPERS membership status, age and years of CalPERS service credit. Two (2) years of experience equivalent to the classification of a Social Worker II in Santa Clara County. We can assist you with forms and answering general questions regarding your retirement.

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