Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)

Through the collective bargaining process and under the authority of Government Code section 22940 – 22944.5, OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) is the method by which the State of California, as the employer, and its employees jointly prefund health benefits that current active employees will receive as state retirees.

Please visit the OPEB FAQs for more information.

​​​Exempt Excluded Prefunding with Bargaining Unit PDF

Seasonal Classifications not Subject to OPEB PDF​

​For policy information and governing authorities for this program please visit the CalHR HR Manual – 1422 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Prefunding.