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Privacy Notice

The privacy of personal information is of the utmost importance to CalPERS. The following information is provided to you in compliance with the Information Practices Act of 1977 and the Federal Privacy Act of 1974.

Information Purpose

The information requested is collected pursuant to the Government Code (sections 20000 et seq.) and will be used to conduct CalPERS Board of Administration duties under the Public Employees' Retirement Law, the Social Security Act, and/or the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act, as the case may be. Submission of the requested information is mandatory. Failure to submit the required information may result in CalPERS being unable to perform its functions regarding your status.

Please do not include information that is not requested.

Social Security Numbers

Social Security numbers are collected either on a mandatory or voluntary basis. If this is CalPERS’ first request for disclosure of your Social Security number, then disclosure is mandatory. If your Social Security number has already been provided, disclosure is voluntary. Due to the use of Social Security numbers by other agencies for identification purposes, we may be unable to verify eligibility for benefits without the number.

Social Security numbers are used for the following purposes:

  1. Enrollee identification
  2. Payroll deduction/state contributions
  3. Billing of contracting agencies for employee/employer contributions
  4. Reports to CalPERS and other state agencies
  5. Coordination of benefits among carriers
  6. Resolving member appeals, complaints, or grievances with health plan carriers
Information Disclosure

Portions of this information may be transferred to other state agencies (such as your employer), physicians, and insurance carriers, but only in strict accordance with current statutes regarding confidentiality.

Your Rights

You have the right to review your membership files maintained by CalPERS. For questions about this notice, our Privacy Policy, or your rights, write to:

CalPERS
CalPERS Privacy Officer
400 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

You may also call us at 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377).