Old Hire Plans
FPPA provides administrative support to affiliated local pension plans for first responders hired before April 8, 1978. These so-called Old Hire plans work with FPPA on actuarial, investments, and benefit payment operations.
Old Hire Plan Details
Membership: 2,000+ retired first responders
Employers: 40 Colorado fire and police departments
Funded Ratio: Varies by plan
Old Hire Plan Forms
Beneficiary Changes
Old Hire Retiree Change of Designated Beneficiary FormNotification of New Survivor
To notify FPPA of a new survivor benefit for an Old Hire plan, visit the Employer Portal.
Pension Payroll Forms
Please complete and return the full list of FPPA and IRS forms below.
FPPA Payroll Forms
Electronic Funds Transfer / Direct DepositColorado State Tax WithholdingIRS Tax Forms
W-4P Federal Tax Withholding for Pension Payments
W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Employer Actuarial Resources
Actuarial Study Timeline for Old Hire Employers
- Even-numbered years: 2024, 2026, 2028 etc.
- Packets are mailed in January
- Packet information must be received by March 1
- Actuarial Study will be completed in July
Understanding Old Hire Actuarial Reports
Two presentations by Dana Woolfrey, FSA, MAAA-GRS | Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company
Reading Old Hire Actuarial Reports - effective January 1, 2024
Reading Old Hire Actuarial ReportsVideo: Reading Old Hire Actuarial Reports