News

  • Visiting Duluth and Mankato this Summer

    We are excited to announce that we will be bringing our education programs to Duluth and Mankato this summer! Please join us this July…

  • Live Webinars for DCP Members

    PERA is now offering live webinars for Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) members. This educational program reviews the plan in detail, including the…

  • Changes to Minnesota Tax on Refunds

    Beginning March 15, PERA will automatically withhold Minnesota state income tax on refund distributions unless you specifically request no taxes be withheld.

    For…

  • Changes to your February Benefit Payment

    PERA has received the 2022 tax withholding tables. These tax tables will be implemented with the February payment. Benefit recipients who are…

  • Coming in January: 1099-Rs

    If you are a benefit recipient receiving a monthly benefit, PERA will mail you a paper copy of your Form 1099-R, Distributions…

  • 2021 Financial Reports Now Available

    PERA is pleased to announce that the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Annual Report) is now available online. The Annual Report provides…

  • Working After Retirement

    After retiring from PERA, you may decide to return to work. If you’re considering returning to work for a PERA-covered employer, it is important that you…

  • Serve on PERA’s Board of Trustees

    PERA has an opportunity for you to serve on the Board of Trustees to represent School Boards. This position is a four-year…

  • Providing Essential Services to our Members

    As the dynamics of the workplace change, PERA continues to provide essential services to our members. We are exploring new and innovative…

  • PERA Earns Two PPCC Awards

    PERA has received the 2021 Public Pension Standards Award for Fund and Administration from the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC).

    The PPCC is…