Member Report - March 2022

Welcome to the first all-digital edition of the Member Report!

We don't want you to miss important news about your retirement system, which is why this quarterly newsletter will go to your inbox instead of your mailbox.

The online Member Report will still have all the PERA news you need to know, plus direct links to videos and other helpful resources.

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Top 3 phone requests you can do online

On any given day, PERA’s Customer Service Center answers close to 1,500 calls. Although our representatives enjoy talking to and helping members…

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It’s never too late to save for retirement

We’ve all heard the advice to start saving when you’re young. But for many people, life and other financial obligations can get in the way. No matter…

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Plan for your future at every stage—attend a PERA webinar

Colorado PERA offers a variety of educational webinars to help members understand the value of their PERA benefits. These webinars are free and take…

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Colorado legislative session in full swing

The 2022 legislative session started on January 12, and to date, four bills affecting Colorado PERA have been introduced.

Board News

A new Governor-appointed member joined the PERA Board in September. Norman Franke was appointed by Gov. Polis to the seat previously held by Susan G…

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Website refresh

A redesigned and refreshed copera.org recently launched in mid-January. Over the past year, we worked to make the PERA website better and more…

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Planning to retire this summer?

If you’re planning to retire this summer, keep in mind that you will need to complete the PERA Retirement Application 90 days before your effective…

You have disability coverage through PERA

Every year, more than 6 million working Americans experience a short-term disability due to illness or injury. According to the Council for Disability…