Retirement Planning Webinars
Learn more about your PERA benefits from the comfort of your own home by participating in a live webinar. You’ll be able to ask questions and hear questions from other PERA members, just like you would at an in-person meeting.
Follow our interactive prompt to attend the most applicable webinar for you or visit our webinar library to view all available webinars.
Benefit Information Webinar
If you want to know when you can retire or how much you’ll get, our Benefit Information Webinar can help! In under an hour, you’ll gain key insights into the PERA Defined Benefit Plan, including how to plan for retirement, calculate your income, and uncover hidden gems like survivor and disability benefits. Take the first step toward understanding your benefits and planning for your future!
Pre-Retirement Planning Workshop
Take a closer look at your retirement goals and identify your next steps in planning. Whether you’re just starting to think about retirement or are 3 to 15 years away, you’ll take three practical steps in this workshop to prepare for the retirement you want:
- Estimate your retirement income.
- Identify your retirement expenses.
- Spot potential gaps in your retirement plan and identify steps you can take now.
You’ll leave with a clearer picture of where you are today—and what to do next. Take the next step toward a retirement plan you can feel confident about.
Length: 1 hour
Decisions Before Retirement Workshop
If you are two to three years from retirement, now is a great time to begin planning and exploring your next steps. During this session you’ll learn how to use PERA calculators, estimate your monthly PERA income, understand factors that may impact your retirement date, and explore important steps in the retirement planning process. Join this workshop to learn about the tools and resources available to help you prepare for retirement with confidence.
Applying for Retirement
PREPARING YOUR RETIREMENT FORMS
Applying for retirement is an important step in your transition to retirement. If you are retiring in 60–90 days, join our Applying for Retirement workshop to learn how to complete and submit your PERA retirement forms correctly and on time.
During this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Complete your required retirement forms
- Avoid common mistakes on your paperwork
- Understand which optional forms may apply to you
- Know when to submit your retirement paperwork
You’ll also learn:
- Where to find retirement forms on copera.org and
- What steps to take next in the process
This session is designed to help you complete your paperwork with confidence, so you can begin receiving your monthly PERA retirement benefit.