Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more than 560,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, snowplow drivers, corrections officers, and other public employees who provide valuable services to all of Colorado.

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Members

As a hybrid defined benefit plan, Colorado PERA provides you with comprehensive benefits and helps you navigate the road to retirement.
 

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Retirees

As a retiree, you are a valuable and stable contributor to the state’s economy and that means it’s as important as ever for you to stay
up-to-date on what’s happening at Colorado PERA.

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Employers

Colorado PERA has over 500 affiliated employers including the State of Colorado, all school districts, the judicial system, and many municipalities and local government entities.
 

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PERA News

Annual Increase for July 2017

Jun 30, 2017
For most eligible retirees and benefit recipients, the annual increase (AI) to be paid on July 31 will be 2 percent. Other eligible retirees and benefit recipients, specifically those who began PERA membership on and after January 1, 2007, will have an AI of 1 percent.
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Colorado PERA Announces Board Election Results

Jun 23, 2017
Colorado PERA School Division members elected Tina Mueh and re-elected Marcus A. Pennell to the 16-member Board of Trustees.
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PERA on the Issues

If PERA had a signal light, its divisions would be orange. What does that mean?

The Colorado PERA Board of Trustees is constantly monitoring the performance of the PERA fund and the long-term health and...

Asset Class In-Depth: Fixed Income

Fixed Income is one of five broad asset classes in PERA’s investment portfolio and represents about a quarter of PERA’s $45 billion...

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The Dime Roll: Adulting Is Hard (...for Everyone)

This week, we're delivering you a friendly reminder that being a young person usually means that you don't quite have...

A Freedom Check for Our Fellow Millennials

July 4th was a few weeks ago now, which means that if you’re creeping into your 30s like some of us over here, you’re...

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