For New Members— Protection Occupations Welcome to IPERS

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.
• Submit a completed Enrollment/Beneficiary Designation form, and keep this information up to date with IPERS. To designate or change your beneficiary, call IPERS or visit this Web site to get an IPERS 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 visit our Web site. 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.
• Get connected—visit this Web site. This site provides benefits summaries, retirement planning tools, downloadable forms, and various retirement benefit calculators. You can also set up a personal account to access account information and update your address at any time.
• 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.