How does registering as a domestic partner affect my CalSTRS benefits?
It may extend survivor benefits to your registered domestic partner. If a Defined Benefit member is approved for a disability benefit and the benefit effective date is on or after January 1, 2005, the member may be eligible for an additional 10 percent of final compensation for each financially dependent eligible child of a registered domestic partner. (Survivor and disability benefits for domestic partners do not apply to Cash Balance participants because there are no spousal benefits in that program.) You can Contact Us at www.calstrs.com or call us at 800-228-5453 to find out if you are eligible.
