Issues & Action - Retirement/Pensions
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM KEA
During this uncertain time, KEA is taking steps to be responsible neighbors and citizens. In keeping with Governor Beshear's recommendations and recent Executive Orders, all KEA staff are working from home. Even though we aren't operating in our normal ways, KEA remains dedicated to supporting our members. If you need assistance or have a question, please call our main line at 1-800-231-4532, and dial extension 1323 to leave a message. Calls will be routed to the appropriate staff person as soon as possible, but not later than the next business day. You can also reach your UniServ Director or any other KEA staff member via email; just go to www.kea.org under "About us" and use the "UniServ Directors" page or the "Staff Directory" page to find the person you want to contact. You can email directly from the link on the page.
Like all of you, we look forward to the time when our lives and business operations can return to normal. Until then, please know that we are still here for you., as we have always been. Be safe and well. We look forward to seeing all of you again soon.
Rep. Massey's TRS reform bill draft Dec. 21, 2020
- Summary outline of proposed changes
- Summary comparison of current benefits to proposed benefits
- Salary replacement examples, current benefits to proposed benefits
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
Kentucky Tonight Pension Episode - aired August 14, 2017
Kentucky Retirement System Overview - April 2017
Teachers Retirement System Overview - April 2017
Defined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Plans
Defined Benefit Pensions Primer Reprint
NEA's Legislative Agenda on GPO/WEP
National Association of State Retirement Administrators
National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems
National Council on Teacher Retirement
National Institute of Pension Administrators
Employee Benefit Research Institute
State and Local Government Benefits Association
Public Retirement Information Systems Management
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
For more information see Pension Information under the Wages & Benefits section.