Members

Optional Deductions

You may request the following optional deductions be taken from your monthly VCERA benefit:

  • Federal and California income tax withholding (If you elect no withholding, you are still responsible to pay all applicable taxes.)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
  • CalPERS Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Membership dues in the Retired Employees Association of Ventura County (REAVC) or SEIU
  • Charitable contributions approved by the Board of Retirement, such as the Health Care Foundation for Ventura County and United Way
  • Any other deduction approved by the Board of Retirement

To start, stop or change a voluntary deduction, you must directly contact the applicable agency(ies). However, changes to your federal and state tax withholding must be made via VCERA by completing the applicable form.

Deductions may also be taken from your monthly benefit if VCERA is served with a court order for the following reasons: spousal support, child support, or wage assignment levy from the Internal Revenue Service.

Medical Insurance

VCERA does not administer retiree health benefits and thus cannot answer questions about such plans. For information on your eligibility in the County’s medical, dental and vision care plans, contact the Ventura County Human Resources Department at (805) 662-6791, or visit the Ventura County Retiree Health Benefits web page.

Some members may be eligible for the Legacy Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (“HRA Plan.”) The HRA Plan will provide eligible retirees a healthcare reimbursement account, funded by employer contributions in amounts based on individual bargaining agreements, with potential annual increases of up to 3%. To learn more, call the Ventura County HRA Administrator at (805) 654-5033, or visit the HRA Benefit web page.

If you are covered by the following unions or agency, contact them about your eligibility for medical coverage and other benefits:

For those retirees who currently participate in the Vision Service Plan (VSP), which was originally sponsored by the State Association of County Retirement Systems (SACRS), please contact VSP at (800) 400-4569 for more information. VSP insurance is no longer offered to new enrollees through VCERA.

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) offers a comprehensive long-term care insurance program. Please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 or visit the CalPERS website for more information.