State Employees
State employment offers you many benefits, including dental and vision plans, health plans and employee pensions managed by CalPERS, and more to support your overall wellbeing.
Explore Employee BenefitsState Retirees
You can continue to receive many benefits when you retire from the State of California. Learn more about your options and find resources to help you plan for future retirement.
Explore Retiree BenefitsState HR Professionals
Access resources for assisting your department’s employees with navigating their benefits, including the Benefits Administration Manual, Benefits Toolkit and more.
Access HR ResourcesBenefits and Programs
Working for the State of California comes with having access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits
What Does a Life Well Lived Mean to You?
When you make use of all the benefits available to you, you can improve your overall wellbeing, positively impacting long-term physical and financial health for yourself and loved ones.
Read more in the 2025 Benefits Summary for Active State Employees.
What's New
Benefits Calculator
Make informed financial decisions about your health, dental and vision benefits. Use this tool to calculate premiums for different benefits plans and view contribution rates based upon your bargaining unit.
Benefits-At-A-Glance Brochure
Download and share this brochure with prospective and current employees.
Benefits Summary
Guide
View the 2025 Benefits Summary Guide for Active State Employees.