Changes to PERA Rules

Colorado PERA adopted new administrative rules effective March 17, 2025.  The new rules involve the following changes:

• Leave payouts made at termination are PERA-includable salary only if made within 60 days after the member’s termination, counted from the last payroll posting.
• Changes to the working after retirement rules in connection with the law changes from 2024.
• The list of employer names was moved to the PERA website.
• Allowing the option for electronic delivery of documents in the administrative review process.
• Allowing option and beneficiary designations to be made electronically.
• Surviving or divorced spouses are now able to enroll in PERA’s Health Care Program within 30 days after the loss of coverage.