PERA Benefits Overview

The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) provides retirement and other benefits to employees of the State of Colorado; all school districts; the judicial system; and numerious municipalities, special districts, public health departments, and other local government entities.

As a traditional pension plan with many added features, Colorado PERA provides members and retirees with a comprehensive benefit package. For more information about Colorado PERA benefits and programs, please refer to the links listed below:

• Benefits At A Glance

• Colorado PERA's 401(k), DC, and 457 Plan Information

• Colorado PERA and Furlough Days From July 1, 2002, Through June 30, 2004

• Colorado PERA and Furlough Days After June 30, 2004

• Disability Program

• Highest Average Salary Percentage Tables

• Life Insurance Program

• Long-Term Care Insurance Program

• Retirement Benefits

• Survivor Benefits

• Your PERA Benefits

• Your PERA Benefits-Judicial Division insert

• Your PERA Benefits-State Troopers and CBI Agents insert

• Your PERA Benefits-PERAChoice Provisions