Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)

By Shawn E. McDermott

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Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)

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Last Modified on November 7, 2023

Most people expect to work consistently throughout their adult lives until they reach retirement age. People count on having good health throughout their working years so that they can support...

By Shawn E. McDermott

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Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)

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Last Modified on May 21, 2023

In Colorado, public employees can look forward to a robust safety net should they face debilitating health issues that prevent them from working. This is thanks to the Colorado Public...

By Shawn E. McDermott

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Long-Term Disability

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Last Modified on March 25, 2021

Colorado offers residents short-term disability benefits at no cost. Those who find themselves disabled may be able to receive benefits for up to 180 days. However, the state doesn’t offer...

By Shawn E. McDermott

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Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)

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Last Modified on April 20, 2020

Most governmental employees and some other individuals qualify for disability benefits through enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA). If you elected the PERA Defined Benefit (DB) Plan, you...

By Shawn E. McDermott

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Disability

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Last Modified on October 30, 2014

When the employees of public agencies get hurt, the Colorado PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association) Disability Program may provide them with essential benefits to help them recover and get back...