PSRS/PEERS News Archive

December 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting

December Board Meeting Summary

The Budget and Audit Committee of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at the PSRS/PEERS office at 3210 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, Missouri. The regular session of the Board of Trustees meeting followed at 9:30 a.m.

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When to Expect Your Monthly Benefit Payment

Payments begin the same month that your retirement becomes effective and are available for use on the deposit date.

PSRS/PEERS has been named one of Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management

PSRS/PEERS Named a “Best Place to Work in Money Management” for Third Year

For the third consecutive year, the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments (P&I).

PSRS and PEERS once again received teh Public Pension Standards Award for Funding and Administration

PSRS and PEERS Honored with National Awards for Excellence in Funding and Administration

Once again, the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) have earned national recognition for outstanding work. The Public Pension Coordination Council (PPCC) has honored both systems with the 2025 Public Pension Standards Award for Funding and Administration.

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Understanding Your PSRS/PEERS Membership Status

From the moment you begin working in a covered position to the day you retire and beyond, your status helps determine which benefits you're eligible for and the actions you may need to take.

PSRS member contribution rate = 14.5%; PEERS member contribution rate = 6.86%

Contribution Rates Will Stay the Same for 2026-2027

PSRS and PEERS contribution rates will remain unchanged for the 2026-2027 school year (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027). The PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees made this decision at the November board meeting.

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October Board Meeting Summary

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the PSRS/PEERS Office located at 3210 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, Missouri.

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Coming in January: 2% COLA for Eligible Benefit Recipients

The PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees has approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible benefit recipients, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The increase will first appear on Jan. 31, 2026, benefit payments.

Craig Husting, Chief Investment Officer magazine's 2025 Industry Innovation award winner

PSRS/PEERS CIO Craig Husting Wins National Leadership Award

Craig Husting, Chief Investment Officer at the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems (PSRS/PEERS), has won a 2025 Industry Innovation Award.

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How to Review Your 2025 Member Statement

PSRS/PEERS Member Statements will be available in Web Member Services in early November. This personalized document is for members who are not yet retired. It provides a snapshot of your membership and benefits, helping you stay informed and on track for retirement.