Retiree Report - Fall 2021

In this edition: PERACare open enrollment ends soon, tour your new account dashboard, possible tax withholding change in 2022, and more.

Welcome to Your Account Dashboard

Colorado PERA is continually working to improve your experience in accessing information about your PERA benefits. Your new PERA retiree dashboard features important, personalized details at your...

PERA Releases Annual Report

In June, the Colorado PERA Board of Trustees released the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Annual Report), detailing PERA’s investment performance for the 2020 calendar year and the plan’s...

PERACare Open Enrollment Ends Soon

November 17 is your last chance to make changes or enroll in a 2022 PERACare health care, dental, or vision plan for yourself and your eligible dependents. Colorado PERA must receive your completed...

Board Election Results

4 Trustees Re-elected, 1 New Trustee Joins Board Four incumbents were re-elected to the Colorado PERA Board of Trustees in the election held this past May: Suzanne E. Kubec (State Division), the...

PERA Turns 90

August 1 marked 90 years since Colorado PERA officially began operation. In 1931, the association (then known as the State Employees’ Retirement Association) had 1,400 active members and $63,000 in...

Changes to PERA Rules

At the September 17, 2021, Board meeting, Colorado PERA’s Board of Trustees held a rules hearing to discuss changes to its administrative rules, which govern much of PERA’s day-to-day operations. The...

Possible Tax Withholding Change in 2022

There is a possible change to how federal and state taxes will be withheld from your monthly benefit beginning in 2022. We will communicate to all benefit recipients once this has been finalized with...

2021 Legislation Impacting PERA

During the 2021 legislative session, four bills affecting Colorado PERA were introduced and two were signed into law. Below are summaries of the 2021 legislation. Senate Bill 21-228: Public Employees...

Empower Transition Update

On December 3, 2021, the recordkeeper for PERA’s 401(k)/457 and Defined Contribution Plans will transition from Voya Financial to Empower Retirement. PERAPlus 401(k)/457 and DC Plan participants were...

PERA Releases 2021 Investment Stewardship Report

Colorado PERA has the responsibility to make sound investment decisions for the longevity of the retirement system, to the ultimate benefit of our members. Choosing investments responsibly means...

Important Year-End Information

Watch for the Retiree Update in December, which will feature important end-of-year updates on benefit payments and tax forms.

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