Updated: 1/11/2024 Here’s a question we often hear from Members: what is the difference between DROP and Deferred Retirement? Some confusion is definitely understandable. After all, the "D" and "R" in DROP stand for Deferred Retirement. So already,
Statewide Plans Task Force Makes Recommendations to the FPPA Board
In summer 2018, the FPPA Board of Directors created a Statewide Plans Task Force with the express purpose of studying the statewide plans managed by FPPA. This includes the Statewide Defined Benefit Plan (SWDB), the Statewide Death & Disability
What We Learned From Our Most Recent Member Survey
FPPA prides itself on keeping up with our members, and not just at the big moments: enrollment, opening a 457 plan, entering DROP, filing retirement paperwork, etc. We like to know what’s going on in between these big moments so we can share in the
Fire and Police Pensions in Colorado, Five Years Later
This article originally appeared in a publication by the Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA) Like many public pension plans, Colorado's Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA) has faced challenges in the last few years. Members and beneficiaries
Retired Denver Police Officer’s Passion for Art Is No Longer a Work-In-Progress
After nearly 32 years with the Denver Police Department, Jennifer Steck was elated to begin a new journey. Hers would be a new adventure full of travel, volunteering and pursuing her passion for art. Now, a few years into retirement, Jennifer has
New Member Account Feature: Opt-Out Option for Form 1099-R
In preparation for the upcoming tax season, FPPA has rolled out a new feature for retirees and survivors: these members are now able to opt-out of receiving a printed copy of their Form 1099-R via US mail. This is especially beneficial to members who