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Retirees

After years of service to Colorado, you’re enjoying life at a different pace. But you still need to stay informed about how the choices you make might affect your monthly PERA benefit. Here you’ll find the tools and information you need to manage your account by adjusting your tax withholding, participating in PERA’s health benefits program, or working after retirement. And remember, we are always here to help with answers to your questions.

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Benefit Basics for Retirees

Find resources that allow you learn more about how Social Security works with your benefit, and how much your benefit will increase on an annual basis

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Health Benefits (PERACare)

PERACare is PERA’s health benefits program available to retirees, benefit recipients and their eligible dependents.

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Life and Job Changes After Retirement

If you’re wondering how a change in employment or another big life change might affect your PERA account, know that we are here to help

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