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Member Report

Member Report – Summer 2026

How PERA Invests Your Money

PERA manages more than $75 billion in assets for more than 730,000 members. It’s more than investing money. It’s promoting long-term financial security for our membership while maintaining the security of the fund.

Mastering Debt: Strategies and Better Financial Habits

Debt doesn’t have to define your financial future. The keys to reducing debt include understanding how debt works and taking steps to manage it. 

4 Things You Might Not Know About PERAPlus

The PERAPlus 401(k) and 457 Plans are voluntary retirement savings plans offered to PERA members. You may have heard about PERAPlus accounts, but there are a few things you might not know about.

Why You Should Consider PERACare

PERACare is PERA’s voluntary health benefits program that offers health, dental, and vision care plans for PERA retirees and their eligible dependents. Here are a few things to consider before you decide on your health coverage for retirement.

Miss the 2026 Town Halls? Here’s a Recap

In July, PERA hosted two virtual Town Halls to provide updates and answer questions from members and retirees.

Upcoming Rules Hearing

PERA will hold a rules hearing on September 23 at 10 a.m. to discuss changes to rules, which govern much of PERA’s day-to-day operations.

2026 PERA Board Election Results

The results of the 2026 Board election were announced at the June meeting of the PERA Board of Trustees.

3 Benefits to Keeping Your PERA Profile Up to Date

Regularly checking your PERA profile is more than just maintaining accurate information. There are many benefits to updating your contact information.

More Purchasing Service Credit Options in 2027

House Bill 26-1026, passed by the Colorado legislature this year, will enable members to purchase service credit for periods of unemployment occuring when they were over the age of 21.

Changes Coming to PERAPlus Plans in 2027

Effective January 1, 2027, all PERA members will be able to participate in both the 401(k) and 457 Plans with both pre-tax and Roth options