Kansas City Police Employees' Retirement Systems

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.
https://thepolarisagency.com/

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.

02/28/2025

We've received reports of emails from the SSA regarding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). We believe these emails are legitimate and are currently working to gather more information. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.

Meanwhile, you can learn more about your benefits by visiting the Social Security Administration website:

Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update

02/26/2025

Yesterday, the Social Security Administration announced that it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to public sector workers whose benefits have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

Per yesterday's announcement, most impacted beneficiaries will receive their one-time retroactive payment by the end of March, which will be deposited into their bank account on record with Social Security.

Today, the Social Security Administration announced it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people whose benefits have been affected by…

02/20/2025

Scam of the Week
Real Email, Fake Facebook
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In this week’s scam, cybercriminals are trying to steal your Facebook login information. They send you an email claiming your page violates copyright laws. This scam is particularly convincing because the email you receive appears to be from a legitimate sender. The email even contains Facebook logos, although if you look closely, you’ll notice they look slightly different from the real Facebook logo. The email urges you to log in to Facebook to appeal this decision immediately, or you will lose access to your account’s features.
You are directed to click a button in the email, which takes you to what appears to be a Facebook support page. The support page will prompt you to provide your login information to have your account “reviewed.” But your page never really violated copyright laws. The Facebook support page is actually fake and controlled by cybercriminals. If you enter your Facebook user credentials, the cybercriminals will steal them!

Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to a Facebook phishing scam:
• Be suspicious of unusual emails, even if they appear to be from a legitimate email address. Facebook won't send you emails threatening immediate action.
• Log in to Facebook through its official website or mobile app to check your account’s status. Don’t click any links in an email claiming to be from Facebook.
• Always check logos and spelling in emails claiming to be from Facebook. In this particular scam, the emails contained fake Facebook logos, some with misspelled words.

01/24/2025

https://health.mo.gov/seniors/scams.php

Senior & Disability Services

11/25/2024

11/14/2024

Medicare Open Enrollment with KCPD is November 11 – 29

There will be an Open Enrollment session at the Regional Police Academy Thursday, November 21 2-4pm.

There will be a representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield offering information on Plan G, and a representative with United Health Care regarding the new Advantage Plan with UHC.

United Health Care is mailing their 2025 Plan Guide to all Medicare Eligible retirees. Be on the lookout if you are interested.