Notice of Intended Action
Contribution rates; proof of date of birth, 4.6, 11.1(1)“a”
ARC 9046C
IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM[495]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to contribution rates and benefits
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) hereby proposes to amend Chapter 4, “Employers,” and Chapter 11, “Application for, Modification of, and Termination of Benefits,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 97B.4.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 97B.15.
Purpose and Summary
This proposed rulemaking is intended to conform rules with other rules and statutes to meet the requirements of the statutory five-year review of rules for Chapters 4 and 11 and Executive Order 10; implement contribution rates for employers, regular members, and special service members beginning July 1, 2025, to reflect FY 2026 rates; and remove from members the extra burden of providing proof of date of birth with their retirement application, currently mandated by paragraph 11.1(1)“a,” if having done so previously, by inserting language to that effect. Removing this burden fulfills a stated purpose of Executive Order 10.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 8, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●January 29, 2025
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition IPERS for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by IPERS no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 8, 2025. Comments should be directed to:
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Cheryl Vander Hart |
Public Hearing
A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
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April 8, 2025 |
IPERS |
Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.
Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact IPERS and advise of specific needs.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
ITEM 1.Amend rule 495—4.6(97B) as follows:
495—4.6(97B) Contribution rates. The following contribution rate schedule, payable on the covered wage of the member, is determined by the position or classification and the occupation class code of the member.
4.6(1) Contribution rates for regular class members.
a. No change.
b.Effective July 1, 2012, and every year thereafter, the contribution rates for regular members shall be publicly declared by IPERS staff no later than the preceding December as determined by the annual valuation of the preceding fiscal year. The public declaration of contribution rates will be followed by rulemaking that will include a notice and comment period and that will become effective July 1 of the next fiscal year. Contribution rates for regular members are as follows.
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Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
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Combined rate |
15.73% |
15.73% |
15.73% |
15.73% |
15.73% |
15.73% |
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Employer |
9.44% |
9.44% |
9.44% |
9.44% |
9.44% |
9.44% |
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Employee |
6.29% |
6.29% |
6.29% |
6.29% |
6.29% |
6.29% |
4.6(2) Contribution rates for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs are as follows.
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|
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
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Combined rate |
18.52% |
18.02% |
17.52% |
17.02% |
17.02% |
24.18% |
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Employer |
9.26% |
9.01% |
8.76% |
8.51% |
8.51% |
12.09% |
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Employee |
9.26% |
9.01% |
8.76% |
8.51% |
8.51% |
12.09% |
4.6(3) Contribution rates for protection occupations are as follows.
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Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
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Combined rate |
16.02% |
15.52% |
15.52% |
15.52% |
15.52% |
15.52% |
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Employer |
9.61% |
9.31% |
9.31% |
9.31% |
9.31% |
9.31% |
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Employee |
6.41% |
6.21% |
6.21% |
6.21% |
6.21% |
6.21% |
4.6(4) to 4.6(7) No change.
ITEM 2.Amend paragraph 11.1(1)“a” as follows:
a.Proof of date of birth for the member, if not previously verified by IPERS.
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