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Social Security

As a member of CalPERS, employees also participate in Social Security.

• Social Security and Medicare taxes are withheld from your paycheck.
• 2008 withholding rates are 6.20 percent for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare.
• Social Security maximum wage contribution for 2008 is $102,000.
• There is no limit for Medicare.

Social Security Resources

• Social Security FAQ - This official site includes questions and answers about Social Security benefits.
• Social Security Administration (SSA) website