PSRS/PEERS News Archive
Get Ready for Retirement
Are you closing in on retirement? Join us this fall—in person or virtually—for a free Retirement Ready seminar.
What Does It Mean to be Vested, and Why Does It Matter?
If you are new to PSRS/PEERS, you need to know that five years unlocks a big reward: vesting.
PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Named Finalist for Fiduciary of the Year
The Board of Trustees for the Public School & Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) has been named a finalist for another national award honoring the board's exemplary leadership and commitment to sound governance.
It’s Official! Substitute Teachers Exempt from Work Limits through 2030
Governor Kehoe has signed two bills into law, allowing retirees to work as substitute teachers without losing their Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) benefits. These laws extend a previous waiver through June 30, 2030.
PSRS/PEERS: More than Service Retirement
When you think about PSRS/PEERS, retirement benefits are probably top of mind—and for good reason. Those benefits are valuable! But there’s much more to your PSRS/PEERS membership. Your membership protects you and your loved ones throughout your career and beyond.
Congratulations to All New PSRS/PEERS Retirees!
July 1 is the most popular retirement date for PSRS/PEERS members. This year, we have more than 3,300 members retiring in July. We wish you the best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
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.