Divorce and IPERS Benefits Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)

QDRO Checklist

If you need to file a QDRO, we suggest you follow these steps:

• You or your attorney should contact IPERS before drafting your QDRO and obtain the Model QDRO language.
• Request a benefit estimate. This estimate will be helpful when drafting a QDRO. The estimate shows your available payment options and estimated benefit amounts.
• You and your attorney should have IPERS review a proposed QDRO before taking it to court. IPERS’ legal department will review the proposed QDRO to make sure it can be administered. You or your attorney can fax the proposed order to 515-281-0045.
• After your QDRO is finalized and approved by IPERS, update your beneficiary information. See Updating Beneficiary Information in the Beneficiary link at your left for more information.
• This site provides benefits summaries, retirement planning tools, downloadable forms, and various retirement benefit calculators. Take a few minutes to review the information available and check back from time to time. We're always updating the available content and tools.
• Call us with any questions. We'll connect you with a representative knowledgeable about IPERS and QDROs. If you are involved in a dissolution of marriage situation and you have questions, call us at 515-281-0020 or toll-free at 1-800-622-3849 and ask for the QDRO Administrator. Your questions can be handled over the phone or you can schedule an appointment to meet with an IPERS representative.