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The Minnesota legislature approved the 2025 Pension and Retirement Bill, Senate File 2884, and Governor Walz signed the bill on May 23. The bill…
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We are very excited to share our website’s refreshed look with you!
If you visit our website mnpera.org Wednesday, May 21 after lunch, you will see a…
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Since 1985 this first week of May is known as Public Service Recognition Week, and it is a time to thank dedicated public employees from federal,…
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The 2025 spring member newsletter is now available to view.
Articles include:
Police & Fire Plan and Correctional Plan Update: Actuarial…
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Join us for an in-person presentation about the PERA pension benefit! A PERA representative will be traveling across Minnesota to 15 different cities…
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Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of two individuals to PERA’s Board of Trustees.
The Board welcomes…
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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…
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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…
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1099-Rs now available in myPERA for pension recipients.
If you receive monthly benefits from PERA, you can download your 2024 Form 1099-R,…
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PERA is pleased to announce that PERA’s 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) are now…
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As we prepare for 2025, here are a few important reminders for members and survivors receiving PERA benefits:
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY JANUARY PAYMENT…
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PERA has received the 2024 Recognition Award for Administration from the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC) for meeting professional…
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PERA has two opportunities for you to serve on the PERA Board of Trustees! These positions are for a four-year term and appointed by the governor.…
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The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded PERA:
the Certificate of Achievement for…
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Effective January 1, 2025, the annual benefit increase for retirees and benefit recipients is
1.25% if you are in the Coordinated, Basic, or…
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