Topics - October 2019

Information on upcoming contribution rate changes, a change in the deadline to designate retirees working after retirement, and more.

Scheduled Contribution Rate Changes

Legislation passed in 2018 included several phased-in changes to contribution rates. The next changes are scheduled to occur on January 1 and July 1, 2020. Effective January 1, 2020 State Trooper...

Option to Choose the PERA DC Plan

As a reminder, employees hired in the Local Government Division on or after January 1, 2019, and classified college and university employees in the State personnel system hired on or after January 1...

Duplicate Wire or ACH Transactions

Please contact your PERA Employer Representative if you submit a duplicate wire or ACH transaction when submitting your employer Contribution Report. Your Employer Representative can assist you in...

PERAPlus 401(k) Plan Available to All PERA Members

All Colorado PERA members can enroll in the PERAPlus 401(k) Plan . It’s an easy way for your employees to save more for retirement. We know that many employers offer other voluntary investment plans...

New Deadline for Designating Retirees Working After Retirement

If you have retirees working after retirement beyond the standard limits, there is a new deadline to inform Colorado PERA of those designated retirees, whether they are continuing from the previous...

Remaining 2019 Holidays

Contribution reports and payments are due within five business days of payment to employees, excluding holidays. The following are the remaining bank/Colorado PERA holidays for 2019: Columbus Day...

PERA Releases 2019 Investment Stewardship Report

Earlier this year, Colorado PERA released its 2019 Investment Stewardship Report that outlines PERA’s approach to investing for the future. The Report, in its second year of publication, highlights...

Welcome Newly-Affiliated Charter Schools

The following charter schools joined Colorado PERA in July 2019 and are reporting to PERA independently of their school districts: Colorado Skies Academy (Cherry Creek School District) Axis...

Reminder About New Hire and Termination File Submissions

Thank you to all Colorado PERA employers who are now submitting new member enrollment and member termination files electronically. Your efforts are helping us communicate with your employees in a...

How to View GASB Information

Colorado PERA provides detailed information on GASB statements 66, 67, and 68 which is available to designated personnel at each employer. Use the following instructions to help you navigate the...

PERA Contact Information

Members and retirees should call the PERA Customer Service Center with questions about benefits or their accounts. The PERA Customer Service Center phone number is 1-800-759-7372 and is open Monday...