What tier am I? Tier 1 or Tier 2?
The tier you are covered under was established by your hire date. Using the table below, find your previously covered unit and use the date you were hired:
Example 1: A Local 39 member who was hired in 1999, is Tier 1.
Example 2: a Local 39 member who was hired in 2009, is Tier 2.
Example 3: an RPOA member who was hired in 2004, is Tier 1.
Example 4: an RPOA member who was hired in 2005, is Tier 2.
Helpful links and forms:
Ordinance 6544: Ordinance 6544 explains the City’s retiree medical insurance to former city employees through its contract with CalPERS.
Irrevocable Election Form: The retiree’s benefits election agreement
Retiree Medical – Tier 1 Escalator and City Medical Contribution Limits: Tier 1 retirees can review, by year, their benefits escalator and maximum city contribution amounts
Retiree Medical – Tier 2 Escalator and City Medical Contribution Limits Tier 2 retirees can review, by year, their benefits escalator and maximum city contribution amounts