Preparing to Retire

  • W-4P

    Complete the W-4P federal tax form for monthly benefits (retirement, survivor, or disability) if you want to withhold an amount different than…

  • W-4MNP

    Complete the W-4MNP Minnesota state tax form for a refund or monthly benefits (retirement, survivor, or disability) and you want to withhold…

  • Verification of Employment Status-Privatization

    Privatization Only – complete this form to verify the employment status of a PERA member eligible for privatized benefits. Your privatized employer…

  • Guidelines for Composing Court Orders

    This publication provides an overview of composing court order language for PERA benefits due to marital dissolution.

  • Survivor Options

    This fact sheet explains survivor options available when electing someone other than your spouse.

  • Handbook – Defined Contribution Plan

    This handbook contains plan information for defined contribution plan (DCP) members.

  • Annual Increase – Coordinated

    This fact sheet explains the annual increase for Coordinated members.

  • Divorce Guide

    This guide assists involved parties with the impact of divorce to PERA benefits, as it is considered marital property.

  • Privatization Fact Sheet

    This publication will help you understand how privatization affects your PERA benefit.

  • Handbook – Police & Fire

    This handbook contains plan information for Police & Fire members.