PERS has posted a letter on its website to Lt. Gov. Hosemann and Speaker White containing legislative requests and other relevant information that PERS members need to know. Significant changes to the system, such as reducing the annual COLA, are under consideration that could adversely impact current retirees, active employees, and future members of the system.
PERS members are urged to review the letter and specific attachments including Attachment A – One Page Summary and Attachment I – Benefit Scenarios instead of Increased Employer Contributions. A link is provided here to the referenced information:
2024 PERS Legislative Letter to to Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White and Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann
Attachment A – One-Page Summary
Attachment I – Benefit Scenarios in Lieu of Increased Employer Contributions
Please consider sharing the following message with your state elected officials:
Provide the necessary funding to maintain current retirement benefits for retirees, active employees, and future members of PERS.
Contact Senators and Representatives during the legislative session at 601.359.3770. Contact the Governor’s office at 601.359.3100. For additional information on Senators and Representatives, bill status, legislative deadlines, committee memberships, and more, go to www.legislature.ms.gov.
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