For Vested Members Congratulations on Becoming a Vested IPERS Member!

It's Your Plan: Take Advantage of It!

Here are some simple steps you can take to make the most of your IPERS membership.

• Keep your address updated with IPERS. This ensures you receive important information from IPERS. Your employer does not notify IPERS when you change your address.
• Review and update the beneficiary information you have on file with IPERS. To change your beneficiary, complete an Enrollment/Beneficiary Designation form.
• Review the benefits statement you receive each spring. It shows your service credits, reported wages, contributions, estimated amount of benefits under the plan, and beneficiary information. You may also request a more detailed benefit estimate that shows the amount of your benefits payable under each payment option.
• Contact your employer if you have questions about your wages or wage reporting. It’s important to ensure your wages are reported correctly.
• Read IPERS newsletters and annual summaries. The best way to optimize the benefits available to you is to understand how they work. We suggest that you read all materials you receive about the IPERS plan.
• Attend an IPERS educational session to learn more about IPERS. For information, call IPERS or see the Training and Retirement Planning page. Schedules are also included in IPERS newsletters.
• Provide input to IPERS, the Governor, and your Legislature. You elect the officials who sponsor the IPERS plan.
• Call us with any questions at 515-281-0020 or toll-free
  at 1-800-622-3849. You can talk with a representative knowledgeable about IPERS. You can also schedule an appointment to meet one-on-one with an IPERS representative.