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INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION: NCPERS Legislative Forum & Policy Day
INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION: NCPERS Legislative Forum & Policy Day

With a severe winter storm forecasted to create dangerous travel conditions in Washington, D.C. and across much of the U.S., we have made the difficult decision to cancel NCPERS 2026 Legislative Forum & Policy Day. Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2026


NCPERS Marks 85 Years with Bold New Vision: Launches NCPERS 2.0 and Redesigned Website
NCPERS Marks 85 Years with Bold New Vision: Launches NCPERS 2.0 and Redesigned Website

NCPERS, the largest association for public pensions, recently announced a transformative initiative to celebrate its 85th anniversary: NCPERS 2.0. Continue Reading

Date posted01/20/2026


Welcome to the New NCPERS Website!
Welcome to the New NCPERS Website!

A smarter, easier way to connect with your member benefits. Continue Reading

Postedby William Whitman
Date posted01/19/2026


The Long-Term Cost of Short-Term Thinking: Why Prefunding OPEB Liabilities Matters
The Long-Term Cost of Short-Term Thinking: Why Prefunding OPEB Liabilities Matters

Although Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) are often financed on a Pay-As-You-Go (PayGo) basis, an increasing number of public plan sponsors are choosing to prefund these obligations with dedicated trusts, similar to pensions. Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2026


Reinventing Retiree Healthcare: A Financially Sustainable Path Forward for Public Sector Leaders
Reinventing Retiree Healthcare: A Financially Sustainable Path Forward for Public Sector Leaders

This article highlights what pension fund stakeholders can learn about how transitioning retiree healthcare from traditional group plans to the individual marketplace through a defined contribution model strengthens the long- term sustainability of retirement systems. Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2026


Funding Your Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Funding Your Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Although funding an OPEB plan actuarially is not always possible, this article offers strategies to get some money contributed and secured to pay OPEB benefits. Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2026


Retiree Medical Trusts—The Solution for Funding Medical Costs in Retirement
Retiree Medical Trusts—The Solution for Funding Medical Costs in Retirement

In the face of rising healthcare costs, Retiree Medical Trusts provide an unmatched, tax-advantages solution for saving for medical costs in retirement. Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2026


The Cost of Indexing
The Cost of Indexing

Index funds typically carry the lowest expense ratios in their categories — but like consumer goods, they may impose costs that aren’t apparent from the sticker price alone. Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2026


Investing in Commingled Funds: Potential Negative Implications for Pension Funds
Investing in Commingled Funds: Potential Negative Implications for Pension Funds

With pension funds frequently debating whether to invest in equities via either active management and separately managed accounts, or passive management and commingled funds, this informative article discusses the drawbacks of Commingled Funds. Continue Reading

Date posted01/8/2026


Evolving Together: A New Chapter for NCPERS
Evolving Together: A New Chapter for NCPERS

NCPERS 2.0 reflects not only how far we've come, but where we're headed. It's built on the same foundation of advocacy, research, and education that has guided us for 85 years, but with modern tools to help you succeed in an increasingly complex environment. Continue Reading

Date posted01/6/2026


The Future of Retirement
The Future of Retirement

By: Ryan Muller, Legislative Analyst, Williams & Jensen As Congress continues to gather proposals, momentum will continue to grow toward a future SECURE Act 3.0. Amid the scramble to find a solution to the looming expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits at the end of... Continue Reading

Date posted01/6/2026


Recognizing the December 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the December 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

NCPERS would like to recognize the 17 public pension trustees and staff who most recently passed the exam to earn the prestigious Accredited Fiduciary (AF) designation. Continue Reading

Date posted01/6/2026