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Call 888-320-737​7 to talk with a PERS Member Services representative (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Email Member Services.

If you signed up for GovDelivery, PERS' email communication tool​​, information will come from OregonPERS@public.govdelivery.​com.

PERS by the Numbers (2018)

PERS is pleased to share the refreshed, updated version of PERS by the Numbers, a collection of the most recent data and information about the administration of PERS​.​​​ This document was updated in October 2018.

View PERS by the Numbers​

 

Notice: Changes to Individual Account Program (IAP) Investment Str​​ategy

Read a two-page summary​​ or review questions and information about a September 20, 2017 Oregon Investment Council decision.

2017 Member Annual Statements​ also included a special insert​ detailing the investment strategy changes.

June 2018 Update: House Bill 4159 (2018) would have provided limited member choice in IAP investments starting January 1, 2019. However, following a review mandated by HB 4159, Oregon State Treasury has determined that, if implemented as originally drafted, this legislation would violate their legal and fiduciary standards. PERS may not move forward with implementation of member choice without additional legislative action. Read more and sign up for GovDelivery emails on this topic to receive additional information in the future.

2019 Legislative Session

The Oregon Legislative Assembly convened its 80th legislative session on January 22, 2019. Some legislators or committees may introduce bills that could affect employer contribution rates or PERS benefits accrued in the future (after the bill's passage). PERS cannot speculate on whether a particular bill will be approved by the Legislature and Governor, nor assess what impact the bill might have on future benefit levels.

Until any bills are approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, PERS Member Services cannot provide answers about how any proposal may impact future member benefits or other changes.

We encourage members to monitor the progress of legislation on the Oregon Legislature's website. That website provides ways for you to sign up for updates about bills, committees, news, and other information of interest.

 

Senate Bill 1566 (2018): Employer Rate Relief Programs

Senate Bill 1566​ (2018) relates to employer contribution rates to PERS. Read more about the Employer Rate Relief Programs from SB 1566 and sign up for GovDelivery emails on this topic to receive additional information in the future.
 

Employers may also want to use PERS' Employer Rate Projection Tool to determine the potential impact of establishing a new side account. The tool allows employers to estimate their own potential employer contribution rates and amounts for planning purposes over the next several biennia.​​​​