PERS now accept​ing 2022 W-4P tax forms

The IRS r​evised its W-4P tax form in January 2022. PERS is now accepting the 2022 revised form. 

If you wish to update your tax withholdings, use the PERS 2022 W-4P form for your membership type — Tier One/Tier Two​ or OPSRP. 

If you recently submitted a 2021 W-4P version, note that PERS will process 2021 forms received by November 17. After November 17, PERS can only process the 2022 version.​

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​​​Senate Bill 1049 Information

Learn more about how Senate Bill 1049 impacts members by reading about Senate Bill 1049 changes. You can also ​sign up for GovD​e​livery updates to receive email or text alerts from PERS on Senate Bill 1049.​

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Stay safe by signing up for emergency alerts

​​​Wildfires, earthquakes, ice storms — When incidents arise in your area, how will you know what to do? Signing up for emergency alerts from OR-Alert can help you stay informed and keep safe. OR-Alert is an emergency notification system that can be activated by state and local government officials to provide real-time hazard information to Oregonians. Sign up for alerts on the OR-Alert website.​
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PERS/OSGP Salem office open by appointment only

The PERS/Oregon Savings and Growth Plan (OSGP) Salem office will be open by appointment only starting March 13.

The Salem office will no longer accommodate walk-ins, including to drop off forms or conduct other PERS- or OSGP-related business.

Members who need to meet with PERS/OSGP staff in Salem can make an appointment by calling 503-431-8286. OSGP phone hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

IRS retirement contribution limits for 2023

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, sets limits on the amount you can contribute to retire​ment savings accounts each year.

These limits apply to the Oregon Savings Growth Plan (OSGP), a 457(b) deferred compensation plan.

For 2023, the IRS contribution limits are:​

• $22,500 if you are younger than 50.
• $30,000 if you are 50 or older.

In addition, OSGP offers a three-year special catch-up provision for members who meet certain criteria.

Learn more about contribution limits on OSGP's Active Participants webpage.​

PER​S by the Numbers available online

Want to explore the details of how your pension system works? Each year, PERS, the agency, publishes PERS by the Numbers, an annual snapshot of the data and demographics that drive the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System. Rea​d the latest report​ ​to learn more.​

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​​​​Learn more about how PERS works​​

The Public Employees Retirement System functions through the partnership of three entities: the Oregon Legislature, Oregon State Treasury, and PERS, the agency. Learn more about the role each one plays in supporting your retirement system.