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PERA & PERA SmartSave General Seminar

This virtual seminar is great for new PERA members but is open to everyone. Come learn more about your retirement plans now.

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PERA & PERA SmartSave Retirement Seminar

This virtual seminar is great for retirement ready PERA members. Come learn more about your retirement plans now.


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Are you eligible for Social Security Survivor Benefits?

This FREE webinar hosted by the Social Security Administration will help attendees understand basic eligibility factors and filing options for Social Security Survivor benefits.

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2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update

PERA retirees will be receiving a .63% (half of one percent) compounding COLA, which will be included with your July 31, 2025, benefit payment.

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A letter from PERA's Chief Investment Officer

A letter from PERA's Chief Investment Officer regarding market volatility.

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2024 1099R Forms

2024 1099R forms have been mailed and are available via RIO Self-Service

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PERA receives three awards for Financial Reporting & Administration

PERA has received the the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report, and the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC) Public Pension Standards Award for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

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