News & Events
Find information about the latest news updates, events, and newsletters from KCPERS.
📢 Retirement Board Approves 2.5% COLA
At its recent September meeting, the Retirement Board approved a 2.5% ad hoc cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible retirees of both the Police Retirement System and the Civilian Employees’ Retirement System.
2026 Retiree Open Enrollment
The Department’s Open Enrollment period for retirees will take place from April 8 through April 22, 2026.
2026 Retirement Board Election
From June 5, 2026, through June 19, 2026, the Kansas City Police Employees’ Retirement Systems (KCPERS) will hold an election to fill one position on the Retirement Board created by the expiring term of Captain Nathan Simecek.
New Member Resource: Insurance Education with Polaris Insurance Solutions
Insurance Education to Support Your Retirement Journey!
2025 Cost of Living Adjustment
At the September 11, 2025, Board meeting, the Retirement Board carefully reviewed the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. After extensive discussion, the Board made the difficult decision not to elect a COLA at this time.
Election Results – Open Member Seat
I am pleased to announce that the results of our recent election are in!
Social Security Announces Expedited Retroactive Payments and Higher Monthly Benefits for Millions
Yesterday, the Social Security Administration announced that it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to public sector workers whose benefits have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Research Quantifies the Broad Economic Impact of Pension Payments
Public and private sector defined benefit pension fund payments added $224.3 billion in tax revenue to the U.S. economy in 2022, according to the National Institute on Retirement Security. Research Quantifies the Broad Economic Impact of Pension Payments | PLANSPONSOR