IPERS Law

The rules and regulations for administering pensions for public employees are governed by federal laws enacted by Congress and state laws (Iowa Code) passed by the Iowa Legislature. The state laws first took shape in the early 1950s, when legislators recognized a need for retirement security for Iowa citizens who dedicate their lives to public service.

In this portion of the Web site you can:

Iowa Code. Read the state laws that govern the work that IPERS performs.

Administrative Rules. Review the rules adopted by IPERS that detail how IPERS implements the law. Many of the rules are needed to comply with the federal Internal Revenue Code section that governs tax-qualified retirement plans like IPERS. You also can review IPERS' regulatory plan for rule changes.

Pending Legislation. Stay up to date on legislative news. Follow bills being considered by the Iowa Legislature that may affect the IPERS Plan and review IPERS’ position on the legislation.

Legislators’ Guide to IPERS. Learn how, in this booklet designed specifically for state legislators, these plan sponsors determine who is covered by IPERS and what the benefits will be.

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. View a sample QDRO, which is a court order that specifies how a member's pension assets and property will be divided.