Welcome
If you are an active employee covered by the Public Employees Retirement Fund-PERF-or a retiree of PERF and not a RIPEA member, please consider joining our association of over 42,000 members. The membership dues are only $15.00 per year.
If you are a RIPEA member we appreciate your support and solicit your suggestions to make RIPEA the most effective association it can be. We are blessed with an effective Board of Directors comprised of PERF retirees and active employee members of PERF. The staff is dedicated to fulfilling the RIPEA Mission and fully implementing the policies of the Board.
We will assist you in any way possible and appreciate your interest in RIPEA.
Bill Murphy, Executive Director
Why Join RIPEA?
Protecting Your Retirement Benefit
RIPEA has grown from a very small Association established in 1972 to an Association with 42,912 members. The reason for this growth is simple – WE GET RESULTS!
News from RIPEA!
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Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment?
Fall open enrollment for Medicare is right around the corner (October 15 - December 7). Changes are made yearly, so it’s a good idea to re-evaluate your current Medicare plan to make…
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know
Untreated hearing loss can have far-reaching consequences.
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In fact, some effects of untreated hearing loss may even surprise you.
Researchers have devoted enormous time and resources to the problem of noise… -
4 Signs You Need A Vacation Sooner Rather than Later
Ask a handful of random people walking down the street if they could use a vacation. Their answers would most likely be a big fat “YES”. And, we have a hunch…
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Mostly Valuable Car Tips for Seniors
Proactive car care keeps you and your vehicle safe on the road. Proper maintenance can also save you a chunk of change in the long run. This is especially true if…
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Pre-Retirement Planning Guide
The Pre-Retirement Planning Guide for Working Members of PERF includes a guide to Social Security and Medicare benefits, insurance issues and what happens to benefits if a retired state employee takes a new job.