PSRS/PEERS News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keeping Our Promise to Serve You Well
Every year, PSRS/PEERS takes part in an independent study to make sure we are serving you as well as — or better than — other public retirement systems are serving their members. The results show that PSRS/PEERS provides excellent service at a lower cost than most similar systems.
PSRS/PEERS by the Numbers: A Snapshot of Service and Impact
With award-winning leadership and strong economic impact, the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) continues to provide financial security and peace of mind to educators and public employees across the state. Here are some standout stats and recognitions...
Keep Your Information Current in Web Member Services
Life gets busy, and it’s easy to overlook small but important tasks, like making sure your PSRS/PEERS account information is up to date.
PSRS/PEERS CIO Craig Husting Named Finalist for National Leadership Award
Craig Husting, Chief Investment Officer at the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems (PSRS/PEERS), has been named a finalist for a 2025 Industry Innovation Award.