Retiree Report - Fall 2020

PERA is still here for you, ways to enrich your retirement, and more.

Audio Recording of the Fall 2020 Retiree Report:

The health and safety of our members, retirees, and staff remains of the utmost importance to Colorado PERA. Since March, the majority of PERA employees have been working from home and we have...
So far, this year has been marked by unexpected and difficult changes. But as unsettled as the year has been, in its almost 90-year existence, Colorado PERA has weathered wars, the dotcom crash, and...
A recently released r eport prepared by Pacey Economics, Inc. demonstrates the widespread economic stability that PERA retirement payments provide to communities across the state. In 2019, PERA...
Earlier this year, Colorado PERA announced a partnership with SSDC Services Corp. (SSDC) , a national advocacy firm specializing in Medicare coordination and Social Security Disability Insurance (...
Every year, the flu kills tens of thousands of Americans, and seniors and those with underlying conditions are the most vulnerable. When coupled with the effects of COVID-19, public health experts...
Whether it’s keeping fit, returning to work, or volunteering, consider using the following resources to help enrich your retirement and better understand your retirement plan: Stay informed about...
At the September 11, 2020, Board meeting, Colorado PERA’s Board of Trustees held a rules hearing to discuss changes to its rules, which govern much of PERA’s day-to-day operations. These changes...
In 2021, the terms will expire for two School Division seats, a State Division seat, and a Retiree seat (elected by retirees from the Local Government, Judicial, and School Divisions). If you are...
Robert J. Scott, former Colorado PERA Executive Director, passed away on April 20, 2020. Mr. Scott served as PERA’s Executive Director from November 1984 until his retirement in July 2000. Prior to...