About State of Delaware - Office of Pensions
Welcome to the Office of Pensions for the State of Delaware. The State of Delaware is committed to providing its employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including retirement benefits. The Office of Pensions is responsible for administering the state's pension plans, which provide retirement income to eligible employees.
The State of Delaware offers two types of pension plans: the State Employees' Pension Plan (SEPP) and the Judicial Pension Plan (JPP). Both plans are defined benefit plans, which means that retirees receive a guaranteed monthly benefit based on their years of service and final average salary.
The SEPP covers most state employees, including teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public servants. Eligible employees become vested in the plan after five years of service. The JPP covers judges and certain other judicial officials who are appointed by the Governor or elected by popular vote.
In addition to administering these pension plans, the Office of Pensions also provides information and assistance to current and retired state employees regarding their retirement benefits. This includes answering questions about eligibility requirements, calculating retirement benefits, and helping retirees navigate the process for receiving their pension payments.
One important aspect of managing these pension plans is ensuring that they remain financially sustainable over time. To this end, the Office of Pensions works closely with investment professionals to manage plan assets in a prudent manner that balances risk with return. The office also regularly reviews actuarial assumptions used in calculating future benefit payments to ensure they remain accurate over time.
Overall, the Office of Pensions plays an important role in supporting state employees throughout their careers and into retirement. By providing comprehensive retirement benefits that are both competitive and sustainable over time, it helps ensure that public servants can retire with dignity after dedicating their careers to serving others.
If you're a current or retired state employee looking for more information about your retirement benefits or have any questions about how your pension plan works please visit our website at pensions.delaware.gov or contact us directly at 1-800-722-7300