Pers Increase For 2024. Your cola will go into effect july 1 and will be included in your august 1 benefit payment. Once approved by the governor, senate bill 3231 will increase the pers employer contribution rate by 2.5% over five years, starting with a 0.5% increase on july 1, 2024.

Notice regarding changes of pers official policies. Lawmakers passed a suspension resolution this week to allow legislation pertaining to the public employees retirement system (pers) and education funding to come forward past their deadline.