Retirement Checks

2023 Retirement Check Paydays Now Available

The State Controller’s Office issues checks and determines mailing dates. If you have direct deposit, contact your financial institution to see when funds are placed in your account.

View the Payday Dates

Overview

  • Benefits are paid at the beginning of the month for the previous month's benefits.
  • The State Controller's Office issues the payments and determines mailing dates.
  • For tax reasons, your December check is always dated the first day of the new year.
  • If you haven’t received your check by the sixth of each month, or if you believe it was lost or stolen, contact us.
  • View or print your benefit statements from the last five years by logging in to myCalPERS.