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2024

Mission Moment: A Patrolman's Perspective
An Update on COLAs
New Payment Options for FPPA Members
Two Sponsored Bills Pass in 2024 Session
The Latest Financial Scams
Annual Rates by Plan
Annual Report Highlights
Meet Your Workplace Financial Consultant

2023

FPPA's Updated COLA Policy
Mission Moment: The Conductors of Chaos
New Retirement Savings Options for FPPA Members
Highlights From the SECURE Act 2.0
Results From FPPA’s Member Satisfaction Survey
Annual Rates by Plan
Annual Report Highlights

2022

FPPA's New Executive Director
Mission Moments
A Note of Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)
Tips to Tackle Your Inflation ‘Whoas’ and Woes
Looking Forward to the New Statewide Retirement Plan
FPPA’s Corporate Office Move
Annual Rates by Plan
Annual Report Highlights

2021

A Farewell from FPPA's Executive Director
FPPA Legislation Proposes New Statewide Retirement Plan
New To-Do List Item: Check Your Beneficiaries
Results From FPPA’s Recent Member Survey
What’s in Your Mental Health First Aid Kit?
Retiree Alert: New IRS form
Annual Rates by Plan
Annual Report Highlights

2020

Executive Director Update
New MAP Features
FPPA Creates Hybrid Plan Task Force
2020 Legislative Changes
Boeing Lawsuit
Three Times We Need to Hear From You
Why Did FPPA Send Me a Letter for My Birthday?
Annual Rates by Plan
Annual Report Highlights

2019

Proposed 2020 Legislation
Annual Report Highlights
FPPA Board of Directors
Annual Rates by Plan Announced
2020 Annual Contribution limits
Three Times We Need to Hear From You
Why Did FPPA Send Me a Letter for My Birthday?
New State Law Provides Free lifetime Hunting & Fishing licenses, State Parks Pass for Disabled First Responders
New MAP Features... Online Refund Application
Snapshot: 2019 Employer Summit
2019 Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks

2018 Fall

State of FPPA
Annual Report Highlights
FPPA Board of Directors
Employer Summit 2018
Annual Rates by Plan Announced
GFOA Award
Purchasing Service Credits
New Employer Portal Feature
FPPA Governing Documents
FPPA Board Creates Pension System Task Force
Employer Actuarial Valuation Reports
New MAP Features

2018 Spring

Making Room for Retirement
GFOA Award
Six Colorado Departments to Join FPPA in 2018
How will you use your first retirement dollar?
FPPA Goverining Documents
New Security Features Coming to MAP
Top 5 Reasons to Save with FPPA's 457 Devered Compensation Plan
Upcoming FPPA Events

2017 Fall

Five Colorado Departments Complete Partial Entry Process
Open Enrollment Is Coming: FPPA Offers Group Insurance Plans
Annual Report Highlights
FPPA Board of Directors
Annual Rates by Plan Announced
GFOA Award
Employer Seminar
Employer Actuarial Valuation
FPPA Governing Documents
Funding Status of FPPA Plans
New MAP Features

2017 Spring

FPPA Receives Timberline Award by Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence
Announcing an Additional FPPA Website Dedicated to Affiliations
Employer Survey Results
Upcoming FPPA Events: 2017 FPPA Employer Summit - Sept 7
FPPA Legislation 2017
Updates to the Member Account Portal
Get in Touch! Keep in Touch!

2016

Member Survey
Annual Report Highlights
FPPA Board of Directors
Annual Rates by Plan Announced
GFOA Award
FPPA Receives Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence High Plains Award
FPPA Governing Documents
Employer Seminar
Upcoming Changes to FPPA Benefit Mailings
Retirement Estimate Calculator

2015

FPPA Celebrates 35 Years
Annual Report Highlights
FPPA Board of Directors
Top 3 Reasons to Save with FPPA's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Annual Rates by Plan Announced
2015 State of FPPA: Looking Ahead
FPPA Retiree Insurance Reminders
FPPA Governing Documents
Top Ways to Secure Your Pension Information
Who's Your Beneficiary Now?

2014

From The Desk of Dan Slack
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
Board of Directors
FPPA Rules & Regulations
Annual Rates Announced
Retiree Insurance
Legislation News
Who's Your Beneficiary Now?

2013

FPPA Thanks Our Members
From The Desk of Dan Slack
Upcoming Election
Audit, Annual & Actuarial Reports Available
FPPA Rules & Regulations
Annual Rates Announced
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
Election Central Web Site
Election Regional Meetings Scheduled
FPPA Board of Directors
FPPA Defined Benefit System
GASB Information
GFOA Awarded to FPPA
Legislative News
Email or Regular Mail?

2012

From The Desk Of Dan Slack FPPA CEO - "Upcoming Member Election"
Legislative News
In Memory of Randy Atkinson
FPPA Defined Benefit System Update
Annual Rates Announced
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
2011 Annual Report Available
FPPA Rules & Regulations
FPPA Pension Check Goes Electronic
Email or Regular Mail - You Get to Choose

2011

NOW OPEN! FPPA Member Account Portal (MAP)
From The Desk Of Dan Slack FPPA CEO
FPPA Defined Benefit System Update
Audit Reports & Actuarial Valuations
Legislative News
FPPA Board of Directors
Changes to Deposit Advices
Annual Rates Announced
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
2010 Annual Report Available
FPPA Rules & Regulations
Member APB
FPPA Seminar
GFOA Award Given to FPPA

2010

From The Desk of Dan Slack FPPA CEO
Prescription Card Now Available
Audit Reports & Actuarial Valuations
FPPA Rules & Regulations
FPPA Employee of the Year
Legislative News
Annual Rates Announced
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
2009 Annual Report Available
Member APB
FPPA Board of Directors

2009

From The Desk of Dan Slack FPPA CEO
New 3rd Party Insurance Programs Named for HELPS
Legislative News
Annual Rates Announced
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
2008 Annual Report Available
FPPA Board of Directors
FPPA Total Assets & Investment Returns
Find FPPA Information ONLY From FPPA

2008 Volume Three

Weathering The Storm
CEO Bill Morris Retires from FPPA After 28 Years of Service
Dan Slack Accepts CEO Position
New 3rd Party Insurance Programs Named for HELPS
Member APB
Legislative News
GFOA Award Given to FPPA
2009 Annual Contribution limits
New Statewide Standard Health History Form Now Available
FPPA Rules & Regulations Public Hearing
FPPA Total Assets & Investment Returns
Newsletter News
1099-R Forms

2008 Volume Two

The Board of Directors
Find FPPA Information - Only From FPPA
Annual Rates Announced
Member APB
Make Sure We Can Always Find You!
Legislative News
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
2007 Report Available
FPPA Rules & Regulations Annual Public Hearing
FPPA Total Assets
FPPA Investment Returns
Upcoming Seminar

2008 Volume One

Long Term Care Insurance
FPPA Achieves Historical Recovery Settlement
Legislative News
Statewide Hybrid Plan Update
Who's Your Beneficiary Now?
Employer Contributions
GFOA Award
FPPA Reaches Settlement With Qwest
Employer Handbook Available
FPPA Honors The Memory of Two Former Board Members
1099-R Forms Mailed
New Annual Contribution limits
Tax Time Help With HELPS
FPPA Rules & Regulations
FPPA Total Assets & Returns
Upcoming Seminar

2007 Volume Three

Pension Protection Act of 2006
EMPLOYERS: Announcing A New Contribution Reporting Format
Annual Rates Announced
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
Chief Investment Officer Named
FPPA Total Assets
FPPA Investment Returns
Upcoming Seminar

2007 Volume Two

Pension Protection Act of 2006
FPPA Rules & Regulations Annual Public Hearing
FPPA Total Assets
FPPA Investment Returns
The Colorado Legislature Adopts Sudan Divestment Legislation
Member Search
Who’s Your Beneficiary Now?
FPPA Audit Report Available
Legislative Update
Retirement 411
FPPA Board of Directors
Chief Benefits Officer Named
Members APB

2007 Volume One

Pension Protection Act of 2006
Death & Disability Contribution Rate
Welcome Colorado Springs!
FPPA Total Assets & Investment Returns
2007 Annual Contribution limits
Retirement 411 - Part 3 of a 4 Part Series
Statewide Health Care Defined Benefit Plan Update
FPPA Rules & Regulations Annual Public Hearing
Legislative Update
Get FPPA Information From FPPA
GFOA Award
Upcoming Seminar

2006 Summer

Ruth Ryerson Steps Down As CEO
Bill Morris Named FPPA’s Chief Executive Officer
Retirement 411 - Part 2 of a 4 Part Series
Cost of living Adjustments
D&D Contribution Rate
FPPA Total Assets & Investment Returns
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
GFOA Award Given to FPPA
DROP Options After Retirement
SRA Rates Announced
New Long Term Care Insurance Discount for FPPA Members
Statewide Hybrid Plan Update
Upcoming Seminar

2006 Spring

Retirement 411 - Part 1 of a 4 Part Series
Direct Deposit
Member Search
FPPA Honors The Memory Of Two Former Board Members
Legislative News
FPPA Investment Returns
Meet Your Retirement Goals
Meet With Fidelity In Person
Optional Retiree Insurance Programs
Upcoming Seminar

2006 Winter

Statewide Health Care Defined Benefit Plan Update
Diversification lifts Return On Member’s Benefit Fund
SRA Announced
D&D Contribution Rate
FPPA Board Of Directors
New Chief Benefits Officer Named
Legislative News
Cost Of living Adjustments
Smart Investing
New Annual Contributions limits
FPPA Investment Returns
Upcoming Seminar

2005 Summer

Legislative News
Statewide Health Care Vote Passed
Employer Handbook Available
Legislative Update / And Thanks to Our Legislative Sponsors
Picking Your Retirement Date
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
GFOA Award Given to FPPA
Make Sure Your Income Lasts A lifetime
Statewide Hybrid Plan Update
FPPA Investment Returns
Upcoming Seminar

2005 Spring

Statewide Election Now Underway!
1099-R Forms
SSA-1945 Form
Member Search
Optional Retiree Insurance Benefit Programs
FPPA Investment Returns
New Form For Beneficiary Designation
Tools & Resources From Fidelity
New Annual Contribution limits
Volunteer Fire Pension Funds
Upcoming Seminar

2004 Fall

Statewide Election Results!
Statewide Hybrid Plan Update
FPPA Rules & Regulations Annual Public Hearing
Cost Of living Adjustments
Death & Disability Contribution Rate
FPPA Investment Returns
FPPA Supports Government’s Efforts To Identify Companies Supporting Terrorism
Comprehensive Annual Report Highlights
SRA Announced
New Form For Beneficiary Designation

2004 Spring

Statewide Election Now Underway!
FPPA Board Approves The Statewide Hybrid Plan
Member Search
FPPA Investment Returns
2003 FPPA Comparative Investment Performance
Leaving DROP?
AFLAC Insurance Supplemental Benefits
2003 Legislative Audit Outcome
Tap Into Your Future!
Employer Summits Announced

2003 Fall/Winter

Statewide Election Planned For Spring 2004
FPPA Continues To Monitor Mutual Fund Watch list
SRA Rate Announced
Definition of “Member” Expanded
PSOB Update
D&D Contribution Rate
1099-R Forms
Investment Returns
Cost of living Adjustment
FPPA Retiree Insurance Options
FPPA Rules Adopted
FPPA Board of Directors

2003 Summer

Goal Setting
FPPA Retiree Insurance Options
Statewide Death & Disability Eligibility Verification
FPPA Web Site News
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
Member Search
Retirement Planning Made Easier
Volunteer Fire Pension Funds
Investment Returns
Upcoming Seminars
Members APB

2003 Spring

Investing During Or After Wartime
Members On Leave Of Absence Including Military Leave
DROP Distribution Deadline After Retirement
State Matching Funds To Volunteer Fire Pension Funds
Legislative Update
Investment Returns
Upcoming Seminars
Direct Deposit

2003 Winter

Review Your Investment Plan
Member Search
FPPA Expands Purchasing Service Credit Program
New Annual Contribution limits
Statewide Death & Disability Plan Contribution Rate
FPPA Enhances The Investment Fund lineup
Investment Returns
Supplemental Insurance Available With The Gemini Group
State Matching Funds
Legislative Update
Upcoming Seminars
GFOA Award Given To FPPA

2002 Fall

Investment Update
FPPA Rules Adopted
Cost Of living Adjustments
Fidelity Investments
SRA Rate Announced
Social Security Offsets You Should Know About
Statewide Death & Disability Plan Contribution Rate
Investment Returns
Retiree News
Legislative Update
FPPA Board Of Directors

2002 Summer

Investment Update
Election Results Announced
FPPA Web Site News
FPPA Amends Plans EGTRRA Changes
Newly Enhanced Services With Fidelity Investments
Retiree News
Legislative Update
Investment Returns
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
Retiree Insurance
Upcoming Seminars

2002 Spring

Election Now Underway
Investment Update
Volunteer Firefighters Increased Benefit
Social Security Exclusion Update
New Board Member Announced
Simplified Retirement Investing
Dental Insurance Available For Retirees
Information About DRO
Upcoming Seminars
Member Handbook Available
Investment Returns
FPPA Website News

2002 Winter

Investment Update
New Hire Election
Upcoming Seminar
Member Handbook
Leaves of Absence
Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act
Retiree News
Investment Returns
Retiree Health Insurance Issues

2001 Fall

Investing in Difficult Times
New Hire Election Planned for Early 2002
SRA Rate Announced
Cost of living
Legislative Update
FPPA Rules Adopted
Getting Connected to Fidelity Investments
Results of the Retiree Insurance Survey
Board of Directors
Investment Returns

2001 Summer

The New Tax Laws
Legislative Update
Retiree News
FPPA Financial Highlights
Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
Employers Corner
Upcoming Seminars
Investment Returns
Fidelity Investments Transition Update
Statewide Defined Benefit Plan Retirement Benefit Percentages

2001 Spring

FPPA Announces The Transition To Fidelity Investments®
Legislative News
Investment Returns
FPPA Board Of Directors
2001 Visitation Schedule

2000 Summer

Taxcut 2000 - Amendment 21
Legislative News
New Rules Proposed
Statewide Death & Disability Plan Contribution Rate Established
Statewide Defined Benefit Plan Vote Results - What it means to your pension.
Kevin B. lindahl, Named FPPA General Counsel
Dependents Tuition Assistance Program
FPPA Board of Directors Update
SRA Rate Announced
Cost of living Rate Announced
Verification of Account Balances
Investment Returns
1999 Comprehensive Annual Report Now Available
FPPA Now on The Web
Wills, Estates & Trusts Seminar Set For November

2000 Spring

Statewide Defined Benefit Plan Election Announced
Legislative News
Investment Returns
Purchasing Service Credit
New Health Insurance Service Agency Named
Financial Fitness Employee Seminar

1999 Fall

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
Two Statewide Plan Elections On the Horizon
Statewide Defined Benefit Plan
Statewide Money Purchase Plan
Legislative News
New Rules Adopted
Cost of living Increase Announced
Contribution Rate Announced
SRA Rate Announced
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Highlights
Y2K Update
Upcoming Employer Seminar

1999 Spring

Increasing Concerns About Mandatory Social Security
Legislative News
Quarterly Investment Returns
FPPA Prepares for Year 2000
Fund Profile
Statewide Death & Disability Plan
Employers Notice
Cost of living Increase Announced
GFOA Award
SRA Rate Announced

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