PSRS/PEERS News Archive
Summer Is a Great Time to Plan for Retirement!
Summer break can be filled with outdoor adventures, leisure time, and road trips – and maybe even some time spent planning for the next school year. We hope you will also find time this summer to plan for your future PSRS/PEERS retirement.
Contribution Rates Remain Unchanged for 2025-2026
In the upcoming school year, the contribution rate for PSRS will continue to be 29%, and the contribution rate for PEERS will continue to be 13.72%.
How to Properly Terminate Employment
You must properly terminate your pre-retirement employment to be eligible for service retirement benefits. PSRS and PEERS each require a separation period of one month from your retirement date.
PSRS/PEERS Earns National Recognition for Financial Reporting Excellence
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri for 31st consecutive year.
June Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
The June 10, 2025, meeting of the Budget and Audit Committee of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened at 8 a.m. at 520 Maryville Centre Dr., St. Louis, Missouri, 520 Maryville Conference Room. The Regular Board Meeting convened at 9:30 a.m. at the same location.
PSRS/PEERS Portfolio Manager Brenna Noble Earns National Recognition
PSRS/PEERS is proud to announce that Portfolio Manager Brenna Noble has been recognized by Institutional Investor as one of its 2025 Allocator Rising Stars.
Planning to Retire July 1? Apply by June 30!
It’s easy to apply for retirement online using Web Member Services. You will receive step-by-step instructions to complete your application, and you can save your progress if you need to pause and return later.
2025 Legislative Session Ends: Bills Pass to Extend Working-After-Retirement Waiver, Protect Investment Policies
Lawmakers sent 66 bills to the governor’s desk, with three pieces of legislation containing PSRS/PEERS priority provisions. No legislation passed that negatively impacts PSRS/PEERS or its members.
PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Named Finalist for National Award
The PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees has been named a finalist for the “Award for Leadership and Vision” as part of Institutional Investor’s 8th Annual Allocators’ Choice Awards. These awards honor leaders for their judgment, innovation, and integrity.
Service Purchase Deadlines Near for USERRA, Unpaid Sick Leave, Workers’ Compensation Leave
If you miss work due to military leave, unpaid sick leave, or workers’ compensation leave, you may be eligible to make a leave-based service purchase. To take advantage of this opportunity, be sure to meet the purchase deadline.