RIPEA’s Mission Statement
Improve the quality of life of our members by providing the Relationships, Insurance benefits, Policy-advocacy, and Education needed to retire well from public employment in the Hoosier state.
The Retired Indiana Public Employees Association (RIPEA) is a 501(c)4 organization created by the resolution of the Indiana General Assembly. RIPEA was the idea of H. B. Shepherd, longtime director of the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund (PERF) who believed PERF retirees needed a non-profit corporation to represent their interests. The Indiana Legislature agreed and created RIPEA in 1972.
RIPEA is governed by a board of directors comprised of retirees and active employee members of PERF, who understand the needs and desires of retirees.
RIPEA is funded primarily by the membership dues paid by members. The organization receives no tax dollars. The dues are $18.00 per year. Your support is encouraged, and we are confident you will be pleased with the benefits of being a RIPEA member.