Retiree Report - Spring 2021

Account security recommendations, Annual Increase reminder, tips for calling PERA Customer Service, and more.

Help Us Help You With Account Security

Colorado PERA continues to ensure member accounts are as secure as possible. Last June, PERA enhanced the security of online accounts by implementing…

Annual Increase Reminder

The next Annual Increase (AI) will be paid in July 2021 and will be 1.25% for eligible benefit recipients in the DPS benefit structure or those who…

Pandemic Promotes Predatory Ploys

As many people try to protect themselves from the coronavirus, scammers are out in full force using this public health crisis as an opportunity to…

Tips for Calling PERA’s Customer Service

It’s no secret that PERA’s Customer Service Representatives provide stellar member service. On average as a group, they answer about 1,500 calls per…

Turning 65 in 2021?

If you’ll be celebrating your 65th birthday this year, you will be eligible to enroll in Medicare. If you’re currently enrolled in a Colorado PERACare…

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Settlement

If you were enrolled in an Anthem plan between February 2008 and October 2020, you may have recently received an invitation to participate in a class…

Virtual Open Enrollment: Fall 2021

Colorado PERA continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19. While a vaccine is available, there are still uncertainties related to large…

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PERA Board Election in May

In May, PERA will hold an election for four seats on its 16-member volunteer Board of Trustees. Each seat represents a four-year term. Terms expire…

5 Reasons to Connect With Your Health Care Carrier

Many health care insurance carriers have developed apps and interactive websites to enhance the enrollee’s health care experience. Creating an online…

Stay Current on Legislation Affecting PERA

For the most up-to-date information on legislation involving PERA, visit www.peraontheissues.com. From there, you can also subscribe to the PERA on…

Save the Date: PERA Town Hall Meeting

June 23, 2021
Retirees: 10:00 a.m.
Active Members: 6:30 p.m.

Empower Selected as DC Plan Recordkeeper

At its March Board meeting, the Colorado PERA Board of Trustees authorized staff to enter into contract negotiations with Empower to be the…

Go Digital

Colorado PERA offers several ways to get information online or through digital options. By using our digital tools, you will always have access to the…