This is a legal form that was released by the California Public Employees' Retirement System - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form PERS-MSD-370?
A: Form PERS-MSD-370 is a document used to request service credit cost information for service prior to membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Q: What is service credit?
A: Service credit is the time that an employee has worked in a specific job or position that counts towards their retirement benefits.
Q: What is service credit cost information?
A: Service credit cost information refers to the cost that an employee must pay in order to receive credit for their previous service before joining CalPERS.
Q: Why would someone request service credit cost information?
A: Someone may request service credit cost information to determine the cost of purchasing credit for their previous service, which can impact their retirement benefits.
Q: Who needs to fill out Form PERS-MSD-370?
A: Form PERS-MSD-370 needs to be filled out by individuals who are interested in purchasing service credit for service prior to their CalPERS membership.
Q: What should I do after filling out Form PERS-MSD-370?
A: Once you have filled out Form PERS-MSD-370, you should submit it to CalPERS along with any required supporting documentation.
Q: How long does it take to receive service credit cost information?
A: The processing time for service credit cost information requests can vary, so it is best to contact CalPERS directly for an estimate.
Q: Can I purchase service credit for all my previous service?
A: Not all types of previous service are eligible for purchase, so it is important to review the service credit purchase rules and regulations set by CalPERS.
Q: What are the benefits of purchasing service credit?
A: Purchasing service credit can increase your overall service credit, which may result in a higher retirement benefit from CalPERS.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of Form PERS-MSD-370 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System.