Notice of Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board Vacancy Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in PERA’s offices, room 208, at the Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building.

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The process of retiring is not something that happens in a single day, nor is it a single decision that can be made easily.
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When you leave public employment, you may request a refund of your contributions.
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PERA administers three defined benefit plans, find the one that best suits you or learn more about your current plan.

PERA Board welcomes new board trustees

The PERA Board welcomed two new trustees, along with three returning trustees to the Board during their meeting Feb. 21.

The returning trustees…
PERA’s retirement plans show positive trend in 30-year projections

Legislatively required 30-year projections of estimated funding status show a positive trend for PERA’s plans under current assumptions. PERA’s three largest plans…
Do you have unclaimed funds with PERA?

Looking for inactive, non-vested members
PERA is looking for inactive members who qualify for a refund of their contributions. Here’s why. Members who…

There are more than 110,000 PERA members who are receiving benefits from PERA (retirees, disabled, survivors of deceased members).

“I’ve been a PERA member for 40 years. I didn’t first realize the importance of PERA in the beginning of my career, but now I do.”

About 65% of PERA’s revenue in the past 20 years is attributed to investment earnings.

96% of the revenue PERA receives goes directly to member benefits, 3% is refunded to members, and less than 1% used for administrative costs

PERA is the largest public pension plan in Minnesota serving more than 480,000 members.

As a public employee, you are already contributing to your financial future. Watch this video to learn more about your pension.