STATEHOUSE – Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) to provide a 13th check to Indiana’s nearly 90,000 retired public employees like law enforcement and teachers.
Cherry authored House Enrolled Act 1004 to provide a one-time, post-retirement payment to help cover cost-of-living gaps. Retired public employees like teachers, state excise police, gaming agents, gaming control officers, conservation officers and state police officers who are a part of Indiana’s public pension program will receive a 13th check.
“During a time of high inflation, we have a great opportunity to provide some assistance to public retirees across the state,” Cherry said. “Indiana is in a sound place fiscally to offer this support, thanks in part to the dedication of our state employees. I am pleased this legislation was signed into law, recognizing the hard work and dedication of our public servants from over the years.”
Payments will be based on an employee’s number of years vested in their retirement plan. Cherry said the state will use existing, dedicated funds to make one-time payments to retirees, which will average about $360 per recipient.
For more information on House Enrolled Act 1004, visit iga.in.gov.
