New Programs: Learn about your pension benefit

February 23, 2024

PERA offers several ways to learn more about your retirement benefit. Check out our current offerings:

Webinar:

Registration is now open for webinars in March, April, May, and June. Check out the program calendar for dates and times. We are offering two different virtual programs:

>>Ready to Retire: for members who plan to retire within one year. The content focuses on the application process.

>>From Hire to Retire: for all members to learn about PERA benefits.

In-Person:

From April to September, PERA will be hosting member education programs in various cities throughout Minnesota. We will be presenting the From Hire to Retire program with additional retirement application process information added. The content will apply to all PERA members. There will be extra time allotted at the end of the presentation to make sure we answer all attendee questions.

Locations and Dates:

Brainerd – April 3

Ortonville – May 1

Willmar – May 3

Thief River Falls – May 9

Bemidji – May 10

St Cloud – May 16 and July 18

Rochester – June 6

Austin – June 20 (updated on 2/28/24)

Fergus Falls – July 10

Moorhead – July 11

Mankato – August 8

Faribault – August 15

Red Wing – September 12

Cloquet – September 18

Hibbing – September 19

PERA will also be hosting the Ready to Retire program in St. Paul on March 15 and April 19.

How to register:

Members can register via their myPERA account or by calling our Member Service Center at 651.296.7460 or 1.800.652.9026.