Retirement benefit payments are issued on the last business day of each month. Direct deposits will be scheduled to post on the dates listed in the link below. For safety, convenience and efficiency, MercedCERA encourages all retirees to set up direct deposit. If you would like your monthly benefit payments electronically deposited in your bank account, please complete and return MercedCERA’s Direct Deposit Authorization Form.
2026
| Month |
Retiree Pay Date |
| January |
January 30, 2026 |
| February |
February 27, 2026 |
| March |
March 31, 2026 |
| April |
April 30, 2026 |
| May |
May 29, 2026 |
| June |
June 30, 2026 |
| July |
July 31, 2026 |
| August |
August 31, 2026 |
| September |
September 30, 2026 |
| October |
October 30, 2026 |
| November |
November 30, 2026 |
| December |
December 31, 2026 |
