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Board Election Services RFP

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Colorado PERA Celebrates Top Workplaces 2025 Honor

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Colorado PERA Adds Mobile App Voting for 2025 Board Elections

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Social Security Fairness Act (WEP/GPO repeal) affect PERA members?

Will I receive annual increases to my PERA benefit?

How does PERA evaluate its investment performance?

What is considered PERA-includable salary?

Does PERA offer retiree health insurance?

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