News
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PERA Earns PPCC Recognition Award for Administration
PERA has again received the Recognition Award for Administration from the Public Pension Coordinating Council. This award recognizes that PERA meets the…
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Spotlight on 2020 Legislation: Repaying a Refund
If you previously received a refund of your contributions, you may be eligible to repay the refund plus interest to restore lost…
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PERA Receives GFOA Certificate
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded PERA the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in…
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Impact of Minneapolis Disability Benefit Surge on PERA Police & Fire Plan
On July 17, a Star Tribune headline stated “’Staggering’ number of Minneapolis cops seeking disability benefits.” The story went on to note…
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2020 Omnibus Retirement Bill
On May 27, the Governor signed SF 3808/ HF 3903, the Omnibus Retirement bill. PERA appreciated the opportunity to work with the…
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Police & Fire Plan Member Benefits Upon Termination
The death of George Floyd on May 25th while under police custody has led some members of the public to inquire about…
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PERA Benefit Security
You likely are reading this message out of concern about the security of monthly benefits paid from one of PERA’s retirement funds…
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PERA’s Continuity of Operations Plan
As COVID-19 continues to impact the community, PERA is taking steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, members, and…
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Coming soon – Member programs via webinar!
Beginning April 1, we will roll out the ability to virtually attend a member program via webinar.
The two program options PERA will…
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Required Minimum Distribution rules have changed effective January 1, 2020
The IRS has changed the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) tax requirements from 70 ½ to 72 years of age.
If you turned…