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Pension Plans in Colorado — Ranked by Health Score

Colorado has 2 pension plans covering 646,000 participants. The average funding ratio is 65.7%, ranking #36 among all states. 2 plans are underfunded.

2

Total Plans

646,000

Participants

65.7%

Avg Funding

$62.8B

Total Assets

#Plan NameParticipantsFunding RatioGrade
1Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)625,00064.8%C
2Denver Employees Retirement Plan21,00079.2%B

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado has 2 pension plans covering 646,000 participants, with combined assets of $62.8B against $95.6B in liabilities.

The average funding ratio across Colorado pension plans is 65.7%. 2 of 2 plans (100%) are considered underfunded.

Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is the top-rated plan in Colorado with a funding ratio of 64.8% and a Pension Health Grade of C.

Plans ranked by Pension Health Score: 50% funding ratio, 30% 3-year funding trend, 20% PBGC risk level.