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Cost of Living Adjustment: At the recent September 12th Board meeting, the Retirement Board made the decision to approve a 2.5% (COLA) for retired members.  

Understanding Your Benefits

Your KCPERS Benefits

KCPERS is a tax-qualified “defined benefit” plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. KCPERS is a type of pension plan in which an employer promises a monthly retirement benefit that is based on a predetermined formula.

One of the best things about a defined benefit plan like KCPERS is that the ups and downs of the market do not affect the benefit promised. Once retired, you’ll receive a steady monthly payment for your lifetime. Another advantage of the plan is that member contributions are tax-deferred. While you are working, your yearly retirement contribution lowers your taxable income.

Understanding Your Benefits

Learn about what a defined benefit plan is and why it matters to you.

Membership

Tier I members include employees hired before August 28, 2013.
Tier II members include employees hired on or after August 28, 2013.

Any Tier I member who terminates their membership and later returns to membership on or after August 28, 2013 will become a Tier II member.

Contributions

All members contribute a percentage of their base pay until they retire or have completed 32 years of creditable service (Law Enforcement Only). 

Sworn member’s contribution rate is 11.55% of base pay.  
Civilian member’s contribution rate is 5.0% of base pay.  

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