Colorado PERA Pursuing Rulemaking to be Effective in 2027
2026-08-31T08:10:11NOTICE: Due to technical issues, the Rules Hearing originally scheduled for September 23, 2026 was rescheduled for November 20, 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Colorado PERA is pursuing rulemaking with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2027. The rules hearing will be on November 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Colorado PERA (1301 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80203). Information about the proposed rule changes is found below.
PERA greatly values feedback and invites the public to submit comments on the proposed changes to PERA’s Rules in writing in advance of the November 20, 2026, Board meeting, or in person or virtually during the 1:00 p.m. rules hearing. Written comments prior to the hearing can be emailed to boardquestions@copera.org or mailed to Colorado PERA Board of Trustees, PO Box 5800, Denver, CO 80217-5800. In-person comments may be offered at Colorado PERA, and virtual comments during the rules hearing may be offered by calling 855-721-0566 at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the hearing. If possible, please register in advance by emailing boardquestions@copera.org.
The statutory authority for rulemaking by the Public Employees’ Retirement Association is Colorado Revised Statute section 24-51-204(5), as amended.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend 8 CCR 1502-1 (Colorado PERA Rules).
About Colorado PERA
Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more than 730,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, corrections officers, snowplow drivers, and other public employees who provide valuable service to all of Colorado. PERA is a vital and stable contributor to Colorado’s economy, distributing $4.78 billion in benefits in 2025 to more than 119,000 retirees who live in Colorado.
