Is Colorado PERA a lifetime benefit?

Benefit Options As a PERA retiree, you will receive a lifetime monthly benefit payment. You can also choose a benefit option that will continue to pay a person of your choice following your death. The person receiving the continuing benefit is called your cobeneficiary.

Can I take money out of my PERA account?

You can cash out your PERA account when you stop working for your public employer. If you cash out before you reach 59 1/2 years old, it may trigger an early withdrawal penalty or income tax liability.

What does Colorado PERA stand for?

Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association
Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides retirement and other benefits to the employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado.

How much does Colorado PERA take out?

Employer contribution rates will be changing in July 2022 * PERA DC Plan participants in the State Division have 10.15% of salary deposited in their account from employer contributions; the remaining employer contributions are deposited in the State Division Trust fund to pay off unfunded liabilities of the DB Plan.

At what age can I retire from Colorado PERA?

age 65
You are eligible to receive a monthly retirement benefit when you reach age 65 or meet the age and service requirements listed on this fact sheet. For retirement benefit information, see the Colorado PERA website at www.copera.org and review the Your PERA Benefits and/or Retirement Process booklets.

How many years do you have to teach in Colorado to retire?

It takes 25 years of service for a teacher hired at age 25 to accumulate a pension worth $246,000.

Is Colorado PERA better than Social Security?

Most Colorado (public school) educators know that Colorado PERA is a “good” retirement program, especially compared to Social Security, but often they don’t know just how good it is.