PERSI BENEFITS & INfo

PERSI – Part-Time Employees Now Eligible for PERSI Choice & Roth 401(k)

Starting January 1, 2026, part-time employees receiving a W-2 from IDLA are eligible to participate in the PERSI Choice 401(k) retirement plan.

You can elect to contribute either:

• Pre-tax contributions (Choice 401(k)), or

• Roth 401(k) (after-tax) contributions  

There is no income threshold or minimum hour requirement. Even if you work 19 hours or fewer, you can choose to start saving for retirement through Choice.

• PERSI Choice - Pretax or Roth... Which road to take?

• Contact HR for enrollment details and payroll setup.

PERSI – IDLA is a PERSI Participating Employer

• • Part-time employees under our current model are not eligible for PERSI contributions.

  • However, IDLA must report all eligible earnings to PERSI in accordance with state regulations.

  • Part-time teachers should consult with PERSI to understand how their employment may affect retirement benefits.
    "How does working part-time affect my PERSI Retirement?" is a good question to ask yourself—and PERSI.

  • 📞 PERSI Member Services: (800) 451-4528
    🌐 www.persi.idaho.gov

Working After Retirement

• Retiring employees who plan to draw PERSI benefits must complete Form RS132 with IDLA’s HR Team should they be offered PT employment with IDLA.

• A 90-day break in service is required of early retirees before returning to work for IDLA as a PERSI-participating employer.

• A 24-hour break in service is required for service age (65 or older) before returning to work for IDLA as a PERSI-participating employer. 

Note: Re-employment is never guaranteed. Any post-retirement hiring at IDLA depends on student enrollment needs, PERSI regulations, and HR approval.