Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) administers five retirement plans that serve county, city, school, and other local government public employees and their beneficiaries.
The myPERA online portal is a secure, personalized platform designed specifically for members of the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). It gives you convenient, 24/7 access to manage your retirement account and stay informed about your benefits.
Can't find your PERA ID? For private data and security purposes, we are unable to provide you this information over the phone. This number can be found on your welcome letter. Or, you can request PERA to mail you this number through the myPERA registration process.
Your PERA pension is an excellent benefit. While it may be the biggest tool in your retirement toolbox, your pension is not intended to replace all of your salary. The general recommendation is to replace 80–100% of your pre-retirement income to maintain the same standard of living after you retire. Your PERA pension, Social Security benefit, other retirement investments, and personal ...
Office 60 Empire Drive Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55103 Document Dropbox A secure document lockbox is available in the main floor lobby, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Report a Death Contact us as soon as possible when anyone receiving or eligible for a PERA benefit dies. You can call us or complete a form
Congratulations! You are getting closer to collecting your lifetime monthly benefit. To start paying your benefit, PERA requires you to complete and submit a valid retirement application 60-90 days before retirement.
WHAT IS PERA? Your PERA pension is a 401(a) defined benefit plan you pay into while working as a public employee. You contribute a percentage of each paycheck to your PERA account. While PERA administers the plan benefits, the Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) manages and invests all contributions on your behalf, making it maintenance-free for you.