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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.

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State 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.

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State HR Professionals

Access resources for assisting your department’s employees with navigating their benefits, including the Benefits Administration Manual, Benefits Toolkit and more.

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Benefits 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.