Retired educator tools and FAQs

Here you’ll find the most popular CalSTRS tools and resources to help get you in your retirement.

CalSTRS pay dates

Scheduled benefit payment dates.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked retired educator questions.

Reading your
Form 1099-R

Form 1099-R is the IRS form reporting a taxpayer’s distributions from pensions, annuities, IRAs, insurance contracts, profit-sharing plans and/or retirement plans.

Verify your CalSTRS representative

Only CalSTRS representatives can provide you with accurate information regarding your CalSTRS Defined Benefit and Pension2® accounts.

Retired educator organizations

Organizations for retirees are involved in legislation affecting retired educators and provide other services to their members.

Sign up for direct deposit

You can have your check electronically deposited in your bank account by applying online at myCalSTRS or by filling out the Direct Deposit Authorization form.

Working after retirement

Know the rules. If you return to work after service retirement in a position with the California public school system as an employee, an employee of a third party, or an independent contractor, there are restrictions.