Kansas City Police Employees' Retirement Systems

09/10/2026

📢 Retirement Board Approves 2.5% COLA

At its recent September meeting, the Retirement Board approved a 2.5% ad hoc cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible retirees of both the Police Retirement System and the Civilian Employees’ Retirement System.

When will you see the increase?

🔹 Police Retirees: The 2.5% COLA will first be reflected in your October 30, 2026 benefit payment.

🔹 Civilian Retirees: The 2.5% COLA will first be reflected in your November 2, 2026 benefit payment.

Please note: The COLA will not be reflected in the benefit payment issued later this month.

No action is required. KCPERS will automatically calculate and apply the 2.5% increase to eligible retirees’ base pension benefits.

Questions? Contact the KCPERS office at 816-482-8138.

08/17/2026

Scam Awareness Brief: Never Share a Verification Code

If someone calls or texts claiming to be from your bank, Social Security, Medicare, or another company and asks you to read them a verification code that was just sent to your phone — don’t do it.

That code may be the final key a scammer needs to get into your account or reset your password.

Remember: A verification code sent to you is meant for you. Hang up and contact the organization yourself using a trusted phone number.

06/18/2026

KCPERS has partnered with Polaris Insurance Solutions to provide our members with additional education and guidance on insurance-related topics as part of our ongoing commitment to retirement readiness and long-term financial planning.

Through this partnership, Polaris will serve as an educational resource for members seeking to better understand insurance topics that commonly arise in retirement, including Medicare, Long-Term Care, and the potential tax considerations associated with both. Their insights are intended to complement the information provided by the Department and KCPERS and help members better evaluate how insurance decisions may affect their long-term planning.

Polaris also offers members the opportunity to schedule individual appointments to discuss their personal circumstances, needs, and budgets in greater detail. This additional resource is intended to help members make informed decisions and feel more confident as they prepare for retirement.

🔗 Learn More:

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06/11/2026

Today, we are proud to recognize two remarkable members of the KCPERS family, retired Sergeant Keith Gregory and retired Lieutenant Colonel William Trimble, as our newest members of the prestigious 30/30 Club.

The 30/30 Club honors those who dedicated 30 years of service to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department and have now enjoyed 30 years of retirement. This milestone represents a lifetime of commitment, sacrifice, and service to our community.

We were honored to have Sergeant Keith Gregory attend today's Board Meeting in person, where he was presented with his 30/30 Challenge Coin in recognition of this extraordinary achievement. Lieutenant Colonel William Trimble was also recognized for reaching this significant milestone.

On behalf of the Retirement Board, staff, and all KCPERS members, we extend our sincere gratitude to both gentlemen for their decades of service and wish them continued health and happiness in retirement. Congratulations, Sergeant Gregory and Lieutenant Colonel Trimble, on joining the 30/30 Club!

04/08/2026

The Department’s Open Enrollment period for retirees will take place from April 8 through April 22, 2026. Informational booklets can be found on the KCPERS website: https://kcpers.org/resources/retirement-resources/

To support this process, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department will be hosting two in-person Open Enrollment meetings:
• April 9 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Academy
• April 14 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at South Patrol

These sessions are intended to provide an overview of available options and answer any questions you may have. In addition, Polaris Insurance Solutions is available as a resource for those seeking additional guidance on insurance-related considerations.
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12/09/2025

📣 Retiree Insurance Town Hall
Tuesday, December 16 • 9:00–10:30 AM

📍 Location
Multipurpose Room – South Patrol
Virtual attendance link available for those joining online

👥 Who Will Be There
Police Department Benefits Unit
• Overview of upcoming health care changes
• Discussion of options available
Polaris Insurance Agency
• General education on Medicare
• Long-Term Care planning considerations
• Tax implications in retirement

🎯 What You’ll Learn
• Understand upcoming health care changes
• Explore insurance options available to you
• Gain clarity on Medicare and LTC basics
• Receive practical, actionable guidance

✨ Why Attend?
To help you make informed decisions and feel confident about your health care and insurance choices in retirement.

09/11/2025

2025 Ad Hoc Cost of Living Adjustment

Dear Members,
At the September 11, 2025, Board meeting, the Retirement Board carefully reviewed the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. After extensive discussion, the Board made the difficult decision not to elect a COLA at this time.

This decision was not made lightly. A variety of factors were considered, including economic conditions, the long-term outlook of the plan, and our fiduciary responsibility to all members. Ultimately, the Board’s top priority is to keep the Retirement System Actuarially sound, so it remains strong and sustainable for both current and future retirees.

We recognize the impact this decision may have, and we want to assure you that the Board remains committed to balancing the financial well-being of our retirees with the long-term health of the System.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jason Hoy at (816) 482-8157 or [email protected].

04/28/2025

Missouri Department of Revenue warns of nationwide text scams threatening unpaid traffic violations or fines.

04/25/2025

I’ve received 2 of these types of “urgent” text messages today! Do NOT fall for these scams. First, it’s from an email account. Second, I’m not even sure the department of revenue has my phone number. Third, I don't have any tickets. Please notice the urgency which is one way they get you to fall for their tricks. The Mo DMV will not text you. You’ll receive a letter in the mail if they need you.