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Membership in the Public Employees Defined Contribution Plan (Public Employees DCP) is optional for public officials and certain other positions in…
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As part of the legislation passed during the 2026 session,
Employer contributions for the Correctional Plan decreased by 1.25%, from 10.25% to 9.0%.…
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Starting July 1, 2026, supplemental pay during an authorized leave is eligible for PERA contributions if the employee's regular average salary is not…
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Starting January 1, 2027, PERA will administer the Local Government Probation & Telecommunicator Plan for local government probation officers and…
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Starting with the first paycheck issued on or after January 1, 2027, employers must pay employer contributions for any PERA retiree hired into an…
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Adjustments to salary and contributions may be required when employees receive retroactive Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) payments due to the…
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PERA’s proposed legislation passed and the thresholds that supplemental pay must meet to be eligible for PERA contributions during an authorized…
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Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session began Tuesday, February 17 and is scheduled to end Monday, May 18. PERA has proposed changes to statutes related…
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We are pleased to announce that PERA's 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) are now available…
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PERA has two opportunities for you to serve on the PERA Board of Trustees! These positions are for a four-year term and appointed by the governor.…
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The 2025 fall employer newsletter is now available to view.
Articles include:
Contacting PERA: Three Best Methods
DCP Enrollment: New Reporting…
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The 2025 summer employer newsletter is now available to view.
Articles include:
2025 Legislative Update
Contribution Rate Increased for…
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Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) is a new program administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Effective January 1,…
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We are very excited to share our website’s refreshed look with you!
If you visit our website mnpera.org Wednesday, May 21 after lunch, you will see a…
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Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of two individuals to PERA’s Board of Trustees.
The Board welcomes…
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