All PERS presentations, including presentations specific to employee concerns, are available upon request by any PERS employer. A PERS retirement counselor gives retirement benefit information including a brief history of PERS, retirement eligibility, how to apply for retirement benefits, and the different options for receiving benefits. Benefit estimates are prepared for participants who register early. The counselor explains the PERS estimate and the information that is used to calculate a retirement benefit. Other information is provided such as health insurance and work after retirement.
Attendance is limited for all meetings and advance registration is required.
Oregon Savings Growth Plan PERS administers the state deferred compensation program. Oregon Savings Growth Plan workshops are available for state employees. I is for individuals interested in enrolling in the 457 plan. Workshop II is to help current participants calculate long-term savings goals, review investment options, and create personal investment strategies. A Retirement Seminar is available for participants who are five years or less from retirement to discuss their distribution options and review the benefit materials.