Idaho Administrative Code Title IDAPA 59 - PERSI (Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho)
Here’s an organized overview of IDAPA 59 – Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), part of the Idaho Administrative Code:
📘 Title Overview
IDAPA 59 defines rules and procedures governing PERSI, including:
59.01.01 – Rules for the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho
59.02.01 – Rules for the Judges’ Retirement Fund (adminrules.idaho.gov)
🔹 Chapter 59.01.01 – General PERSI Rules
Covers definitions (e.g., member, retiree, police officer)
Establishes venue (must be Ada County) (adminrules.idaho.gov)
Governs administrative procedures, including appeals and hearings, under Idaho Code §§ 59‑1314, 59‑1305 (adminrules.idaho.gov)
Describes Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) adoption annually no later than December, effective March 1 (adminrules.idaho.gov)
Lays out actuarial assumptions and early retirement reduction tables (Tables A–C) (adminrules.idaho.gov)
🔹 Chapter 59.02.01 – Judges’ Retirement Fund Rules
Defines eligibility, membership statuses, and plan structure for judges (adminrules.idaho.gov)
Includes disability assessments, military service provisions, and differential wage rules effective summer 2024 (adminrules.idaho.gov)
🔎 Legal Foundation & Compliance
These administrative rules implement sections of Idaho Code Title 59, Chapter 13—such as 59‑1301, 59‑1314, 59‑1355 (COLA), 59‑1361, among others (adminrules.idaho.gov).
⚖️ Practical Implications
If you're a PERSI member (public employee, law enforcement, retired, etc.), 59.01.01 details your definitions, retirement eligibility, COLA, and hearing rights.
If you serve or have served as a judge, 59.02.01 specifically addresses your retirement fund, including military and disability benefits.
📥 Accessing the Rules
The most current versions are available via the Idaho Administrative Rules site—see PDF for 59.01.01 and 59.02.01 (adminrules.idaho.gov, adminrules.idaho.gov, adminrules.idaho.gov).
Historical versions are archived back to at least 2001—helpful for tracking amendments .
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