Contribution Rate Decreased for Correctional Plan Effective January 1, 2027
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%.
Employee contributions for the Correctional Plan decreased by 0.83%, from 6.83% to 6.0%.
Rates for the Coordinated, Police & Fire, and Public…
No Thresholds for Used PTO Pay
Starting July 1, 2026, supplemental pay during an authorized leave is eligible for PERA contributions if the employee's regular average salary is not exceeded when combining:
supplemental pay, plus
pay for time worked, plus
any leave payments.
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), workers’…
New Retirement Plan for Probation Officers and 911 Telecommunicators
Starting January 1, 2027, PERA will administer the Local Government Probation & Telecommunicator Plan for local government probation officers and public safety telecommunicators. PERA will transfer eligible employees to the new plan.
Employers are responsible for certifying employee eligibility…
Employer Contributions Required When Hiring a PERA Retiree
Starting with the first paycheck issued on or after January 1, 2027, employers must pay employer contributions for any PERA retiree hired into an eligible position. This includes individuals participating in a Phased Retirement Option (PRO) and retirees who continue working after reaching full…
2026 Legislative Changes
The 2026 legislative session ended on May 18, 2026. Changes to PERA plans are listed below.
Police & Fire Plan Changes
Starting January 1, 2027, the waiting period for Police & Fire Plan members to receive their first full post-retirement annual increase will decrease from 19–30 months to 7…
New Retirement Plan for Probation Officers and Telecommunicators
Starting January 1, 2027, PERA will administer the Local Government Probation & Telecommunicator Plan for local government probation officers and public safety telecommunicators.
If you are eligible, PERA will transfer you and your service to the new plan.
In the Local Government Probation…
2026 Annual Increases
PERA Announces 2026 Increases for Benefit Recipients
Effective January 1, 2026, the PERA annual benefit increase for eligible retirees and benefit recipients is
1.75% if you are in the Coordinated, Basic, or MERF Plan,
2.5% if you are in the Correctional Plan, and
3.0% if you are in the…
Correctional Plan Update: Multiplier and Contribution Rate Increase
The Correctional Plan multiplier will increase from 1.9% to 2.2% for any service credit earned on or after July 1, 2025. The multiplier for service earned before July 1, 2025 is 1.9%.
Contribution rates will also increase starting July 1, 2025:
Members will contribute 6.83%.
Employers will…
Police & Fire Plan and Correctional Plan Update: Actuarial Factor Changes
Actuarial factors will be updated for benefits effective on or after July 1, 2025 in the Police & Fire Plan and the Correctional Plan.
Actuarial factors are used when you:
Retire before your full retirement age in the Correctional Plan,
Designate a survivor option for a monthly benefit in the…
Contribution Rate Increases for Correctional Plan
As part of the legislation passed during the 2024 session,
Employer contributions for the Correctional Plan will increase 1.5%, from 8.75% to 10.25%
Employee contributions for the Correctional Plan will increase by 1%, from 5.83% to 6.83%
It is important to update your payroll…
Attention Correctional Members: Important Plan Updates
Updated July 8, 2025
Multiplier and Contribution Rate Increase
The Correctional plan multiplier increases from 1.9% to 2.2% for any service credit earned July 1, 2025 or later. The multiplier for service earned prior to July 1, 2025 remains at 1.9%.
Contribution rates will also increase starting…
Attention Police & Fire Members: Actuarial Factor Changes Effective July 1, 2025
Actuarial factors will be updated for benefits effective July 1, 2025 or later in the Police & Fire Plan. These factors are used when a member designates a survivor option for a monthly benefit or purchases military service credit earned prior to public employment.
Factors are subject to…