Public Employees Retirement Association

The Public Employee Retirement Association PERA provides retirement benefits to employees of more than 400 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado Its membership includes state government employees pubic school teachers and many of the public state university and colleges PERA was established by the Colorado General Assembly in 1931 and is a substitute for Social Security for most of these public employees Visit PERAs website for more information

The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is a professional retirement benefits organization serving employees of more than 400 government agencies and public entities across Colorado. Based in Denver, PERA’s membership includes state government employees, public school teachers, and many employees of Colorado public universities and colleges. Established by the Colorado General Assembly in 1931, PERA provides retirement benefits for many of the state’s public workforce and serves as a substitute for Social Security for most eligible employees. For organizations and individuals in the Denver area seeking trusted guidance and support related to public employee retirement, PERA is a long-standing resource—learn more at PERA’s website.