PERS Newsletter: Perspectives for Tier One/Tier Two Members

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April 2020

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Questions about COVID-19 and PERS? Read our statement on COVID-19 and agency mitigation measuresThese measures include the temporary cancellation of all group education sessions and workshopsWe will add more information to our website and let our members know when this changes. PERS staff are working to ensure that the agency's priority work and mission continue during this time and are available during regular business hours via phone and email. 

PERS' April 2020 newsletter for active Tier One/Tier Two members (hired before August 29, 2003) is now available online.

Read Perspectives

Articles in the April 2020 issue include:

  • Senate Bill 1049: Changes to contributions begin July 1
  • 2019 Member Annual Statements coming in May 
  • Take our 2020 member survey in May
  • A message from PERS on novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • 2020 Census: It is important to be counted
  • Three things to review on your Member Annual Statement
  • Funding equation helps PERS measure its financial health
  • Explore PERS self-service tools
  • 2019 earnings crediting approved by PERS Board
  • Treasurer reports on state of PERS investments
  • How much could health care cost you in retirement?
  • Retirement planning: Ask yourself, are you saving enough?
  • Retirement process reminders

Perspectives, PERS' three-times-a-year member newsletter, includes important information about your retirement plan. Previous issues and a direct link to download the PDF can also be found through the News section of the PERS website under Tier One/Tier Two Publications.