This PML is superseded by the HR Manual and is no longer active.
PML Number
2016-006
Title
New State Safety and Peace Officer/Firefighter Retirement Designation Request
Date Issued
March 1, 2016
Owner
Benefits Division
Contact
Desi Rodrigues
Retirement Program Manager
(916) 324-9400
Desi.Rodrigues@calhr.ca.gov
Signed By
Belinda Collins, Chief
Content
The purpose of this memorandum is to announce new state safety and peace officer/firefighter (PO/FF) retirement designation request procedures, the “RetirementRequests@calhr.ca.gov” email address, and the updated CalHR website information.
Effective March 1, 2016, state departments will have the ability to:
•	Access state safety and PO/FF retirement information at www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/main.aspx to better educate state employers on the benefits, eligibility, criteria, and required documents to initiate retirement designation requests.
•	Access the new state safety and PO/FF request form that ensures important information required by CalHR is captured for the review process.
•	Submit retirement designation requests and supporting documentation to CalHR staff at “RetirementRequests@calhr.ca.gov.”  This new feature will alert appropriate CalHR staff of the request to provide CalHR staff with the opportunity to concurrently review incoming requests.
The new retirement information and procedures are intended to streamline the retirement determination process to enhance efficiency and provide a more consistent process for departments.
If you have questions, please contact Desi Rodrigues at the telephone number or email address listed above.