COLORADO PERA

Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more than 620,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, snowplow drivers, corrections officers, and other public employees who provide valuable services to all of Colorado. See coronavirus updates by clicking below. Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA. PERA SECURE MEMBER PAGES 1301 Pennsylvania Street Denver, CO 80203 1-800-759-7372. Quick Links. Contact Us; Meetings & Appointments; Calculators; Account Login

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PERACARE FOR RETIREES UNDER AGE 65 (PRE-MEDICARE)- 2021 Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA PERACare is PERA's health benefits program available to retirees, benefit recipients and their eligible dependents. The benefit programs offered by PERA include health, dental, and vision care, and you may enroll in any or all three types of coverage. BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION 2021 Board Election Calendar. January 4—Candidacy application begins; information packets available. February 26—Last day to apply for candidacy*. March 1—Deadline for returning petitions and biographical sketch to the election services vendor. March

15—Candidate will

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

2019 Annual Report. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Annual Report) for the year ending December 31, 2019. BALLOTS MAILED FOR BOARD ELECTION Ballots Mailed for Board Election. On May 1, ballots were mailed to eligible active members in the State Division to vote for the State Division seat on the PERA Board of Trustees. This seat is currently held by David Hall whose term will expire on June 30, 2020. Ballot packages include instructions on how to vote by mail, online, or by

phone.

PERA BENEFITS AND DIVORCE PERA Benefits and Divorce. An overview of the applicable laws, PERA rules, and procedures which affect benefit payments to a PERA member/retiree (the “Participant”) and the spouse of a PERA member/retiree (the “Alternate Payee”). View Form. Order a Hard Copy. Items Ordered: (0) PERACARE 2021 HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM MEDICARE COVERAGE For enrollments effective in 2021. This booklet provides details about PERACare, PERA's health benefits program, for benefit recipients (and eligible dependents) in Medicare. To enroll or change coverage, you will need to complete the PERACare Medicare Enrollment/Change Form. RETIREE SEAT-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Dr. Randall Zila Retired Superintendent from the St. Vrain Valley School District Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. I have spent my entire career in public education so truly believe in its value and integrity

PERA 2 HAS TABLE

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COLORADO PERA

Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more than 620,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, snowplow drivers, corrections officers, and other public employees who provide valuable services to all of Colorado. See coronavirus updates by clicking below. Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA. PERA SECURE MEMBER PAGES 1301 Pennsylvania Street Denver, CO 80203 1-800-759-7372. Quick Links. Contact Us; Meetings & Appointments; Calculators; Account Login

Information

PERACARE FOR RETIREES UNDER AGE 65 (PRE-MEDICARE)- 2021 Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA PERACare is PERA's health benefits program available to retirees, benefit recipients and their eligible dependents. The benefit programs offered by PERA include health, dental, and vision care, and you may enroll in any or all three types of coverage. BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION 2021 Board Election Calendar. January 4—Candidacy application begins; information packets available. February 26—Last day to apply for candidacy*. March 1—Deadline for returning petitions and biographical sketch to the election services vendor. March

15—Candidate will

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

2019 Annual Report. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Annual Report) for the year ending December 31, 2019. BALLOTS MAILED FOR BOARD ELECTION Ballots Mailed for Board Election. On May 1, ballots were mailed to eligible active members in the State Division to vote for the State Division seat on the PERA Board of Trustees. This seat is currently held by David Hall whose term will expire on June 30, 2020. Ballot packages include instructions on how to vote by mail, online, or by

phone.

PERA BENEFITS AND DIVORCE PERA Benefits and Divorce. An overview of the applicable laws, PERA rules, and procedures which affect benefit payments to a PERA member/retiree (the “Participant”) and the spouse of a PERA member/retiree (the “Alternate Payee”). View Form. Order a Hard Copy. Items Ordered: (0) PERACARE 2021 HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM MEDICARE COVERAGE For enrollments effective in 2021. This booklet provides details about PERACare, PERA's health benefits program, for benefit recipients (and eligible dependents) in Medicare. To enroll or change coverage, you will need to complete the PERACare Medicare Enrollment/Change Form. RETIREE SEAT-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Dr. Randall Zila Retired Superintendent from the St. Vrain Valley School District Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. I have spent my entire career in public education so truly believe in its value and integrity

PERA 2 HAS TABLE

Review the PERA 2 HAS table. Review the PERA 2 HAS table. BENEFIT INFORMATION MEETING RESOURCES If you’re a PERA member the best starting point for your retirement planning is understanding the basics of your PERA retirement plan. Use the links below to understand the ins and outs of your PERA Defined Benefit Plan. View or download the presentation here. ANNUAL BENEFIT INCREASES Eligible PERA benefit recipients receive post-retirement annual increases (AI) to their monthly benefits. All AIs are paid in July and subject to change with the automatic adjustment provision. As provided in recent legislation, the next AI will be paid in July 2021 to eligible benefit recipients. You may have to meet certain eligibility requirements before receiving your first AI. PERA BENEFITS AND DIVORCE PERA Benefits and Divorce. An overview of the applicable laws, PERA rules, and procedures which affect benefit payments to a PERA member/retiree (the “Participant”) and the spouse of a PERA member/retiree (the “Alternate Payee”). View Form. Order a Hard Copy. Items Ordered: (0) BALLOTS MAILED FOR BOARD ELECTION Ballots Mailed for Board Election. On May 1, ballots were mailed to eligible active members in the State Division to vote for the State Division seat on the PERA Board of Trustees. This seat is currently held by David Hall whose term will expire on June 30, 2020. Ballot packages include instructions on how to vote by mail, online, or by

phone.

PERACARE 2021 HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM MEDICARE COVERAGE For enrollments effective in 2021. This booklet provides details about PERACare, PERA's health benefits program, for benefit recipients (and eligible dependents) in Medicare. To enroll or change coverage, you will need to complete the PERACare Medicare Enrollment/Change Form. PERACARE FOR RETIREES OVER AGE 65 (MEDICARE) Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA PERACare is PERA's health benefits program available to retirees, benefit recipients and their eligible dependents. The benefit programs offered by PERA include health, dental, and vision care programs, and you may enroll in any or all three types of coverage. COLORADO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION … COLORADO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION June 2021 Board and Committee Meetings Schedule 1301 Pennsylvania Street Denver, CO Tuesday, June 8, 2021 1:00–2:00 p.m. Executive Committee Virtual 2:00–4:00 p.m. Audit Committee Virtual HIGHEST AVERAGE SALARY TABLE Colorado PERA’s Highest Average Salary (HAS) percentage tables show you, based on your age and years of service at retirement, what percentage of your HAS will be used to calculate your monthly retirement benefit. Use the chart below to determine which table applies to you. The shaded areas on the tables indicate reduced retirement percentages. DEATH NOTIFICATION/SALARY REPORT To be completed by the employer when they are able to accurately certify the final salary payment on a deceased member's account. This form also certifies the member's employment status at the time of death. This form is mailed to the employer by PERA when we are notified of a member's death or the employer may use the form as notification to PERA of an employee's death. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Goal 3. Strengthen Organizational Health and Performance »Objective A: Enhance the organization's ability to manage change. • Measure 1: Improved employee engagement against a benchmark »2019 –Adopt engagement study methodology, with baseline and improvement targets • Measure 2: Improved effectiveness of the organization’s shared services areas »2019 –Adopt engagement study

COLORADO PERA

Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more than 620,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, snowplow drivers, corrections officers, and other public employees who provide valuable services to all of Colorado. See coronavirus updates by clicking below. Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA. PERA SECURE MEMBER PAGES 1301 Pennsylvania Street Denver, CO 80203 1-800-759-7372. Quick Links. Contact Us; Meetings & Appointments; Calculators; Account Login

Information

PERACARE FOR RETIREES UNDER AGE 65 (PRE-MEDICARE)- 2021 Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA PERACare is PERA's health benefits program available to retirees, benefit recipients and their eligible dependents. The benefit programs offered by PERA include health, dental, and vision care, and you may enroll in any or all three types of coverage. BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION On May 3, ballot information was sent to eligible PERA members and retirees for the 2021 PERA Board of Trustees’ election. Additional candidate information is available below by clicking on the candidate’s name. Please read the information carefully so that you can make an informed decision. The deadline to vote is May 31, 2021.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

2019 Annual Report. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Annual Report) for the year ending December 31, 2019. PERA BOARD ELECTION IN MAY April 19, 2021. In May, PERA will hold an election for four seats on its 16-member volunteer Board of Trustees. Each seat represents a four-year term. Terms expire June 30, 2021, for the following Trustees: Julie Friedemann (Retirees; elected by retirees from the BALLOTS MAILED FOR BOARD ELECTION Ballots Mailed for Board Election. On May 1, ballots were mailed to eligible active members in the State Division to vote for the State Division seat on the PERA Board of Trustees. This seat is currently held by David Hall whose term will expire on June 30, 2020. Ballot packages include instructions on how to vote by mail, online, or by

phone.

STATE DIVISION-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Suzanne E. Kubec Liability Claims Manager for the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. As a current PERA Trustee, I have gained immense knowledge RETIREE SEAT-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Dr. Randall Zila Retired Superintendent from the St. Vrain Valley School District Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. I have spent my entire career in public education so truly believe in its value and integrity

PERA 2 HAS TABLE

Review the PERA 2 HAS table. Review the PERA 2 HAS table.

COLORADO PERA

Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more than 620,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, snowplow drivers, corrections officers, and other public employees who provide valuable services to all of Colorado. See coronavirus updates by clicking below. Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA. PERA SECURE MEMBER PAGES 1301 Pennsylvania Street Denver, CO 80203 1-800-759-7372. Quick Links. Contact Us; Meetings & Appointments; Calculators; Account Login

Information

PERACARE FOR RETIREES UNDER AGE 65 (PRE-MEDICARE)- 2021 Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA PERACare is PERA's health benefits program available to retirees, benefit recipients and their eligible dependents. The benefit programs offered by PERA include health, dental, and vision care, and you may enroll in any or all three types of coverage. BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION On May 3, ballot information was sent to eligible PERA members and retirees for the 2021 PERA Board of Trustees’ election. Additional candidate information is available below by clicking on the candidate’s name. Please read the information carefully so that you can make an informed decision. The deadline to vote is May 31, 2021.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

2019 Annual Report. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Annual Report) for the year ending December 31, 2019. PERA BOARD ELECTION IN MAY April 19, 2021. In May, PERA will hold an election for four seats on its 16-member volunteer Board of Trustees. Each seat represents a four-year term. Terms expire June 30, 2021, for the following Trustees: Julie Friedemann (Retirees; elected by retirees from the BALLOTS MAILED FOR BOARD ELECTION Ballots Mailed for Board Election. On May 1, ballots were mailed to eligible active members in the State Division to vote for the State Division seat on the PERA Board of Trustees. This seat is currently held by David Hall whose term will expire on June 30, 2020. Ballot packages include instructions on how to vote by mail, online, or by

phone.

STATE DIVISION-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Suzanne E. Kubec Liability Claims Manager for the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. As a current PERA Trustee, I have gained immense knowledge RETIREE SEAT-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Dr. Randall Zila Retired Superintendent from the St. Vrain Valley School District Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. I have spent my entire career in public education so truly believe in its value and integrity

PERA 2 HAS TABLE

Review the PERA 2 HAS table. Review the PERA 2 HAS table. ANNUAL BENEFIT INCREASES Eligible PERA benefit recipients receive post-retirement annual increases (AI) to their monthly benefits. All AIs are paid in July and subject to change with the automatic adjustment provision. As provided in recent legislation, the next AI will be paid in July 2021 to eligible benefit recipients. You may have to meet certain eligibility requirements before receiving your first AI. BALLOTS MAILED FOR BOARD ELECTION Ballots Mailed for Board Election. On May 1, ballots were mailed to eligible active members in the State Division to vote for the State Division seat on the PERA Board of Trustees. This seat is currently held by David Hall whose term will expire on June 30, 2020. Ballot packages include instructions on how to vote by mail, online, or by

phone.

PERA BOARD ELECTION IN MAY April 19, 2021. In May, PERA will hold an election for four seats on its 16-member volunteer Board of Trustees. Each seat represents a four-year term. Terms expire June 30, 2021, for the following Trustees: Julie Friedemann (Retirees; elected by retirees from the PERA BENEFITS AND DIVORCE PERA Benefits and Divorce. An overview of the applicable laws, PERA rules, and procedures which affect benefit payments to a PERA member/retiree (the “Participant”) and the spouse of a PERA member/retiree (the “Alternate Payee”). View Form. Order a Hard Copy. Items Ordered: (0) PERACARE FOR RETIREES OVER AGE 65 (MEDICARE) Coronavirus Update from Colorado PERA PERACare is PERA's health benefits program available to retirees, benefit recipients and their eligible dependents. The benefit programs offered by PERA include health, dental, and vision care programs, and you may enroll in any or all three types of coverage. RETIREE SEAT-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Kelly Curran Retired Teacher/Principal from Jefferson County School District R-1 Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. As a retiree it is important to support other retirees and to safeguard our investment. The RETIREE SEAT-CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS The additional candidate information below has not been edited by PERA. Patricia K. Kelly Retired City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer from the City of Colorado Springs Question 1: Interest on Serving on the PERA Board 1. Please briefly describe why you are interested in being elected to the PERA Board of Trustees. I wish to be re-elected to the Board of Trustees for the Public HIGHEST AVERAGE SALARY TABLE Colorado PERA’s Highest Average Salary (HAS) percentage tables show you, based on your age and years of service at retirement, what percentage of your HAS will be used to calculate your monthly retirement benefit. Use the chart below to determine which table applies to you. The shaded areas on the tables indicate reduced retirement percentages. DEATH NOTIFICATION/SALARY REPORT To be completed by the employer when they are able to accurately certify the final salary payment on a deceased member's account. This form also certifies the member's employment status at the time of death. This form is mailed to the employer by PERA when we are notified of a member's death or the employer may use the form as notification to PERA of an employee's death. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Goal 3. Strengthen Organizational Health and Performance »Objective A: Enhance the organization's ability to manage change. • Measure 1: Improved employee engagement against a benchmark »2019 –Adopt engagement study methodology, with baseline and improvement targets • Measure 2: Improved effectiveness of the organization’s shared services areas »2019 –Adopt engagement study

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