Retirement Planning
Retirement planning with IPERS is more convenient than ever before!
As a member of IPERS, you can attend any of the following types of sessions. See below for instructions; you may need to register or make an appointment ahead of time. Call 1-800-622-3849 weekdays,
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Individual counseling |
Meet one-on-one with an IPERS retirement counselor. Get an estimate of your IPERS benefits and discuss death benefit options.
Recommended for members thinking of retiring in three to five years.
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On the phone
No appointment necessary. We will mail you an estimate of your benefits after the call.
Online
Use your computer to log in to our secure computer system and see what your retirement counselor is seeing on the screen while talking on the phone. We will mail you an estimate of your benefits afterward.
To schedule an online counseling session, call and set a time with a retirement counselor. The counselor will ask for your e mail address and phone number.
In person
Call us to schedule an appointment. You will receive a letter confirming your appointment. Please call if you can’t keep an appointment so we can schedule someone else.
Evening appointments fill up fast, so call early to schedule.
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In Des Moines |
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You can always meet with an IPERS representative at the IPERS office during our regular business
hours
(8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.,
Monday–Friday). To minimize your wait time, make an appointment by calling ahead. |
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You may schedule an evening appointment at the IPERS office on the dates listed. Our office is not
open evenings for walk-in business. |
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IPERS offers two different types of online presentations.
IPERS Changes
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Find out about IPERS’ 2010–
2012 law changes and how those changes
affect you. |
Overview of IPERS
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Get general information on the advantages of
being
a member of IPERS. |
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Recommended for all members, especially new members. |
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On schedule
Live presentations allow you to ask questions. Don’t forget to register ahead of time.
On demand
You can watch a past presentation anytime. |
Retirement seminar |
Get comprehensive information on retirement planning in a group setting. Hear from experts on financial planning, deferred savings programs, and Social Security. Receive an estimate of your IPERS benefits.
Open to state employees only; recommended for those thinking of retiring in one to five years. |
In person
State employees can attend a PDS class on retirement. To attend, call us and ask to register.
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