City of San José - Office of Retirement Services

Embark on your retirement journey with San Jose Office of Retirement Services! We've guided thousands of city employees to fulfilling retirement. Begin your own journey by setting up your MemberDirect Account today ⬇️: ecs.page.link/UpdXe #ORS #CityofSanJoseRetirees

On #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country in both war and peace. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment have helped shape the freedom we cherish. To our San José veterans and beyond, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸 #CityofSanJose

When was your last art museum visit?🎨 For #GoToAnArtMuseumDay, explore the San José Museum of Art downtown. Make sure to plan for another day this week, since it’s closed Mondays. Browse exhibitions and hours: sjmusart.org/visit #CityofSanJose #Art #Retirement

Medicare Senior Advantage plans are offered because they can provide more complete, cost-effective coverage than #Medicare alone. They combine Medicare Parts A and B with additional benefits and may offer eligible City retirees lower out-of-pocket costs. #CityOfSanJoseRetirees

In his latest message, ORS CEO John Flynn covers 2027 health plan changes, our Vision’31 roadmap, and new Member Direct self-service features planned for early 2027. Read the October newsletter: sjretirement.com/Resources/2… #CityOfSanJoseRetirees

Retiree Open Enrollment is upon us! November is your opportunity to review or change your health coverage for 2027. Kaiser and Anthem remain the available carriers, but plan rates and benefits are changing. Review your options: openenrollment.sjretirement.… #CityOfSanJoseRetirees

Happy Halloween, San José! 🎃 Looking for local celebrations? Explore the City’s October calendar for seasonal activities, locations, and event details. City events calendar: sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/c… #HappyHalloween #CityofSanJose

Looking for a fall outing? 🎃 🍂 Explore pumpkin patches around San José with family or friends. Check each location's hours, activities, and admission before you go. Find local patches: yelp.com/search?cflt=pumpkin… #CityofSanJoseCalifornia #PumpkinSeason

📣Save the date! The Annual Retiree Health Fair is Nov. 4, 10 am–2 pm, at Leininger Center, San José. Meet plan representatives, attend Medicare workshops, and access free screenings. Find Health Fair and Open Enrollment details: openenrollment.sjretirement.… #CityOfSanJoseRetirees

A warm welcome to our newest ORS team members! We're thrilled to have you on board. ☺️ #CityofSanJose #CityofSanJoseRetirees #RetirementPlanning #ORS

Reminder: The next Federated Board meeting is October 22 at 8:30 AM. Federated Board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join us for the latest updates. #ORS #CityofSanJoseRetirees #Retirement #SanJoseCalifornia

Mark your calendar: The next Police & Fire Board meeting is Wednesday, October 21, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Police & Fire Board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We look forward to seeing you there.😊 #CityofSanJose #CityofSanJoseRetirees #Retirement #ORS

2027 Open Enrollment is almost here! Starting November 1, review your coverage, make updates, and re-enroll in health or dental in-lieu benefits if applicable. Remember, in-lieu elections must be renewed each year. Learn more: openenrollment.sjretirement.… #OpenEnrollment

📣The latest retirement updates and insights are just a click away. The new October 2026 edition of our newsletter, “The Retirement Connection,” is here. Click the link below to read it:  sjretirement.com/Resources/2… #CityofSanJoseRetirees #RetirementPlanning #CityofSanJose

📢 2027 Open Enrollment is coming! Find the important upcoming dates to remember below: More information here: openenrollment.sjretirement.… #CityofSanJose #CityofSanJoseRetirees #OpenEnrollment #RetirementPlanning

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities, including those with ancestral ties to San José. ORS will remain closed today, October 12, in observance of the holiday.  #CityofSanJose #IndigenousPeoplesDay

💙 This World Mental Health Day, we recognize the importance of listening to people with lived experience of mental health challenges. Their voices can help shape better care and support for all. Explore WHO’s 2026 campaign: who.int/campaigns/world-ment… #WorldMentalHealthDay

Looking for a way to get involved this fall? Join @sjparksandrec at an upcoming volunteer event and help care for San José parks and trails. View upcoming volunteer opportunities: sanjoseca.gov/Home/Component… #CityOfSanJose #CityOfSanJoseRetirees

Looking for more information about your Federated retirement benefits? The Federated Tier 1 and Tier 2 handbooks provide detailed information about your retirement plan, benefits, and important plan provisions. Find the handbook for your tier: sjretirement.com/members/fed…

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕ For many people, coffee is a favorite part of the daily routine. A moderate amount of caffeine may help with alertness and focus, too. How do you take your coffee? #InternationalCoffeeDay #CityOfSanJoseRetirees #Retirement

Today is World Heart Day. ❤️ Small, everyday habits can support heart health, like staying active, choosing balanced meals, and keeping up with routine health checks. Take a little time today to do something good for your heart. #WorldHeartDay #CityOfSanJoseRetirees