Retiree Report - Fall 2022

In this edition: the new tax withholding form, Colorado PERA's 2022 Investment Stewardship Report, the Board election results, PERACare open enrollment, and more.

To listen to the audio recording of the Retiree Report, click here.

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PERACare Open Enrollment Ends Soon

Would you like to make changes to or enroll in a PERACare health, dental or vision plan? Act soon because November 17 is your last opportunity to do…

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New Member Portal Design Means Easier Access

The next time you log in to your account at copera.org, you’ll find that some subtle design changes have made it a lot more user-friendly! The modern…

IRS Implements New Tax Withholding Form

The IRS released a revised Form W-4P (Withholding Certificate for Periodic Pension or Annuity Payments) and a new Form W-4R (Withholding Certificate…

Colorado PERA's 2022 Investment Stewardship Report Released

On August 5, Colorado PERA released its 2022 Investment Stewardship Report highlighting how PERA works to promote the financial sustainability of the…

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2022 Legislation Impacting Colorado PERA

During the 2022 legislative session, four bills affecting Colorado PERA were introduced and signed into law. Two of the bills, HB 22-1057 and HB 22-…

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Board Election Results

Two new Trustees were recently elected to the Colorado PERA Board of Trustees in the election held this past May:

Membership Survey Results

Many thanks to the nearly 13,000 members and retirees who responded to our member survey earlier this year. The survey touched on a number of areas to…

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Strength in Change Benefits Your Community

A unique program called Strength in Change allows PERA retirees to immediately help Colorado nonprofit organizations improve the lives of kids in our…

Five Tips for Online Safety

According to a Pew Research Center 2017 report, 67% of adults aged 65 or older use the internet. Fraudulent scammers know this, too, and unfortunately…

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Five Benefits of Direct Deposit

Colorado PERA offers direct deposit to ensure your monthly benefit checks are securely deposited at your financial institution. Consider having your…

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PERA Retirement Benefits Boost Colorado's Economy

The recently released Colorado PERA’s Economic and Fiscal Impacts report prepared by Pacey Economics, Inc. demonstrates the widespread economic…