STATEHOUSE (Feb. 15, 2023) – The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously advanced a proposal co-authored by State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) that would provide a "13th check" to retired public employees and teachers.
Karickhoff said House Bill 1028 would provide a 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. The legislation also includes a $50 increase to retirees in the state's public pension program.
"Hoosiers who dedicated their careers to public service deserve this additional benefit, especially as inflation remains high," Karickhoff said. "This is common sense legislation and it's the right thing to do."
Karickhoff 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 Indiana Senate for further consideration. Learn more at iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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