Benefit Formulas

General and Safety Members

Overview

The following tables outline the benefits for both Miscellaneous and Safety at Merced County Employees’ Retirement Association (MercedCERA) members.

Miscellaneous Members
Tier Formula (maximums) Minimum AGe

I

3% at 60

Age 50 with 10 years of service
Age 65 if hired before December 31, 1978
Age 70 with any years of service
Any age with 30 years of service

2

3% at 60

Age 55 with 10 years of service
Age 70 with any years of service
Any age with 30 years of service

3

2.43% at 65

Age 55 with 10 years of service
Age 70 with any years of service
Any age with 30 years of service

4

2.5% at 67

Age 52 with 5 years of service
​Age 70 with any years of service

Safety Members
Tier Formula (maximums) Minimum age

1

3% at Age 50

50 with 10 Years
65 if hired before December 31, 1978       
70 with any Years
Any Age with 20 Years

2

3% at Age 50

50 with 10 Years
70 with any Years
Any Age with 20 Years

3

2.62% at Age 55

50 with 10 Years
70 with any Years
Any Age with 20 Years

4

2.7% at Age 57

50 with 5 Years
​70 with any Years