Retirement benefit estimate amounts are based on information you provide. Therefore, estimate results are not a guarantee of benefit amounts or eligibility. In addition to providing you an estimate for the Unmodified Benefit Option, the calculator also has the capability of providing you benefit estimates for Options 1, 2, 3 and the Temporary Supplement (if you are eligible); simply provide the additional information requested to view estimates for each of these options. To read more about these benefit options, click on the Retirement Benefit Options link.
The benefit calculation provided in this document does not constitute a guarantee of plan coverage or benefit amount. The benefit shown may differ from the benefit you receive at retirement as a result of events not accounted for in this calculation. Also, particular rules and eligibility requirements must be met before benefits can be received.
This estimate does not take into consideration annual pension benefit limitations associated with the IRC Section 415(b) (the maximum for 2010 is $195,000 at age 62 and is reduced at earlier ages). This limit is not reduced below age 62 for Safety members employed by the County of San Diego Sheriff's Department. If your retirement benefit is affected by any section 415(b) limit when you retire, SDCERA will notify you.
The estimated monthly benefit does not take into account any potential deductions from your retirement benefit, such as medical and/or dental premiums, withholding taxes, dues for membership in the Retired Employees of San Diego County, or deductions for the County Employees Charitable Organization (CECO), Deputy Sheriff’s Association or the Public Employees Retirement System long-term care plan.
