VCERA Alameda Decision Impact Retirement Survey 2023

County of Ventura SEIU 721 represented employees,
 
We will be bargaining with the County over the impact of the Alameda Decision which will exclude the non-payable Flex Credit in the calculation of the VCERA retirement benefit. While the County has a proposal on the table that would create a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), we are looking for other solutions that can help mitigate the impact on Classic Members.
 
Please take a few moments to fill out this survey and let us know if you have questions or possible solutions. We will carefully review your input and ideas.
 
For questions, contact Tri-Counties Regional Coordinator Edwin Valdez at edwin.valdez@seiu721.org, (805) 766-7499.

Let's stand up for a secure retirement!
 
In Solidarity, SEIU Local 721
CONTACT INFORMATION
In order for your survey to be processed, please complete the information below:
First Name(Required.)
Last Name(Required.)
Employee ID #
Job Classification
Personal Cellphone #**
Personal Email Address
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CLASSIC MEMBER?

Are you a County of Ventura Classic Member? Usually that means that you started working for the County before January 1, 2013 (this is when PEPRA changes took effect.)
Please note that if you are not a Classic Member (hired January 2013 or after) that you will not be directly affected by the Alameda Decision.
GENERAL SOLUTION PREFERENCES

Please rate the following issues in order of importance.
Most important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not that important
Least important
Whatever solution we choose, I want to make sure I can afford healthcare expenses when I retire
Whatever solution we choose, I want to put as much cash in my pocket, regardless of whether it's taxed up front
Whatever solution we choose, I'd like to avoid all solutions that will tax me immediately
Whatever solution we choose, I want to make sure my spouse dependent can receive the benefit if I die first
GENERAL RETIREMENT CONCERNS

Please rate the following retirement concerns in order of importance:
Most important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not that important
Least important
I need to be able to afford all day-to-day items (rent, healthcare, food)
I need to cover my healthcare expenses
I need benefits that will remain with me over the years
SOLUTION IDEAS

Please use this space to submit your idea(s) to address the impact of the Alameda Decision. Be specific if you can.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Current Progress,
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