Contribution Rates, SRA Rates & Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
Based on the results of recent annual actuarial valuations of the Plans in the FPPA Defined Benefit System and the Statewide Death & Disability Plan, the Board of Directors approved the following Contribution Rates, SRA Rates and COLA’s. More

The Healthcare Provision of the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
A component of the federal Pension Protection Act (PPA) is the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety (HELPS) provision. This provision grants eligible retired public safety officers an annual federal income tax exclusion of up to $3,000. for amounts paid to cover the cost of qualified health insurance premiums on behalf of the member, his or her spouse, or dependents.

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