Forms/Guides/Handbooks

• Forms

  • Application for PERA Membership

    To be used by a new employee enrolling with PERA for the first time or by an existing member when beginning work with a new affiliated employer.

    Contribution Remittance (DFA Only)

    To be used by employers submitting payment of PERA employee and employer contributions.

    Employer Certification for Injured Public Safety Employee Service Credit

    To be used by a PERA affiliated employer upon the time a member enters into and returns from Worker's Compensation.

    Employer Certification Form

    To be used to certify a member's wages prior to retirement.

    Employer Certification for Free Military Service

    To be used by the employer to certify the dates of employment prior to and immediately after activation into military service.

    Employee Exclusion from PERA Membership (General)

    To be used by seasonal or temporary employees, part-time employees (working less than 20 hours a week), student employees, retired ERA members and independent contractors for exclusion from PERA membership.

    Employee Exclusion From PERA Membership Elected Official

    To be used by elected officials for exclusion from PERA membership.

    Employee Exclusion From PERA Membership Private Retirement Program

    To be used by an employee of a PERA affiliated-employer who accepts a different private retirement from their employer other than PERA.

    Employer's Report of Disability

    Employer's Report of Disability

    PERA Pay Rate Change Certification

    To be used when an employee has had a change in pay or compensation.

    PERA Termination Notice (DFA Only)

    To be used for all members who are terminating their position from a PERA employer regardless of the length of employment. If a member is transferring to a position with another PERA-affiliated employer, then the Employer's Certification of Transfer to Another PERA Entity section should be completed.

    PERA SmartSave Voya Sponsor Web Access Request

    PERA SmartSave Deferred Compensation Form for Employers.

    PERA SmartSave Voya Authorization Agreement for ACH and Payroll Reporting

    PERA SmartSave Deferred Compensation Form for Employers.

    PERA SmartSave Voya Data Gateway User Guide

    PERA SmartSave Deferred Compensation user guide for the Voya Portal.

    State Transfer

    To be used by members who are employed by the State of New Mexico and are transferring to a new job between state agencies.

    Application for Exclusion from Membership for Magistrate Retiree - Elected Official

    To be used by a PERA magistrate retiree returning to work for a PERA affiliated-employer as an elected official.

    Application for a Reemployed PERA Retiree

    To be used by a PERA retiree returning to work for a PERA affiliated-employer.

    Application for a Retiree - Judge or Magistrate

    To be used by a PERA retiree returning to work for a PERA affiliated-employer as a Judge or Magistrate.

    Employee Exclusion from PERA Membership PERA Retiree - Elected Official

    To be used by PERA retirees who are elected to office for exclusion from PERA membership.

    PERA Retiree Exemption from Membership-Public Safety

    To be used by PERA retirees who are returning to certain public safety positions between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2027.

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• Handbooks

  • PERA Employer Pick Up Guide

    Guidance for Municipal Employer/Entities interested in withholding PERA contributions pre-tax or those entities/employers who are interested in paying up to 75% of employee contributions to PERA.