Published: November 13, 2025
During the November 12, 2025, meeting, the SFERS Retirement Board approved a Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified retirees or their entitled beneficiaries.
Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with Charter Sections §A8.526-3, retired members with hire dates before January 7, 2012, will receive the following adjustment:
- Miscellaneous and New Plan Safety Retirees: 2% based on the June 30, 2025, retirement allowance. Consequently, the Supplemental COLA provides an additional 1.5% increase to eligible payees.
- Old Plan Safety Retirees: The amount will depend on any Basic COLAs granted between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
In accordance with Charter Section §A8.526-4, no supplemental COLA will be paid to retired members hired on and after January 7, 2012, because the System is not fully funded.
