2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
The SBCERA Board of Retirement has approved a 1% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for retirees and beneficiaries, effective April 1, 2025.
RETIREES & eligible beneficiaries
Retirees and eligible beneficiaries with a benefit effective date on or before April 1, 2024 have at least 2.5% in their respective accumulated COLA banks and will receive an increase of 2%. You can expect to see it reflected in your April 30, 2025 benefit payment.
ACTIVE MEMBERS
Members who retire on or before April 1, 2025, will receive a 1% COLA, and the increase will automatically be included in the benefit payments beginning April 30, 2025.
Learn more: www.SBCERA.org/COLA