STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2023) – The House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee today advanced State Rep. Bob Cherry's (R-Greenfield) proposal that would provide a "13th check" to retired public employees and teachers.
Cherry is leading efforts to provide the one-time, post-retirement payment designed to help cover cost-of-living gaps. The payment is based on an employee's number of years vested in their retirement plan. His legislation also includes a $50 increase to retirees in the state's public pension program.
"Public employees, from teachers to conservation officers, are critical to making the state of Indiana run smoothly and efficiently," Cherry said. "The costs of everyday goods and services continue to increase, and this additional money will help those retirees who dedicated their careers to serving Hoosiers."
Cherry said teachers, public employees, state excise police, gaming agents, gaming control officers, conservation officers and state police officers who are a part of Indiana’s public pension program would receive a 13th check, as well as a $50 increase in 2023 and 2024.
House Bill 1028 now moves to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. Learn more at iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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