PERA
D49 is one of more than 400 employers throughout Colorado that are part of PERA. PERA stands for Public Employees’ Retirement Association and they provide retirement and other benefits to nearly 700,000 current and former public employees.
Every employee in D49 is part of this program. As a PERA member, you contribute a percentage of every paycheck to PERA. In exchange, you'll receive a lifetime defined benefit payment, or a pension, at retirement. In addition to that monthly benefit, PERA also provides benefits like survivor and disability benefits.
Special Note: If you've earned a Social Security benefit from other employment, you'll receive benefit payments from both PERA and Social Security in retirement. These are separate benefits and neither affects the other. Most PERA members do not contribute to Social Security while they are working for PERA employers.
Resources
Colorado PERA has lots of resources for new, mid-career, and ready to retire employees as well as retirees! Use the link below to access these materials.
Want to get right to the FAQ's? Use THIS LINK to access frequently asked questions.
Need a real person to talk to about PERA? Their member services is top notch and can be reached HERE
PERA also has a helpful mobile app! Learn how to download and use the app HERE