Informational videotapes are available to view at the PERS headquarters office in Tigard or the Salem Counseling Center. The five videotapes are designed especially for members who are close to retirement, but would be valuable to all members. The topics are Benefit Calculations, Benefit Options, Steps to Retirement, The Variable Annuity, and Purchases. Videotapes may also be borrowed for viewing at home. Many libraries also have copies of the videotapes to be checked out or viewed at the library.
Publications are always important.
The PERS staff constantly reviews its publications to be sure they are current and understandable. One very important publication, the Member s Handbook, has just been revised for the year 2000 and sent to employers for distribution. It has also been posted to our web page. Both the active and retired versions of Perspectives are available on audiotape for vision-impaired members. PERS also contracts with a private sector company to provide money workshops on financial planning topics that are outside the scope of PERS expertise.