Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213. Pre-Retirement Guide, p. 4; KPERS 1 & 2 webinar, slide 55
- KPERS benefits come on top of Social Security: 'KPERS will not affect Social Security; Social Security will not affect KPERS.' KPERS describes retirement income as KPERS, Social Security and personal savings, and tells members to confirm their Social Security benefit with SSA (1-800-772-1213).KPERS 3 webinar, slide 4; Membership Guide, p. 2
KPERS's publications say little more than this about Social Security. They don't explain how to combine the two, so check your Social Security record and estimate with SSA. For the pension side, use the KPERS calculator; for health coverage before Medicare, see Retiree health coverage; for taxes on both, see Taxes.
Questions
Will KPERS reduce my Social Security?
KPERS says: 'KPERS will not affect Social Security; Social Security will not affect KPERS.'
How do I find my Social Security benefit?
Ask the Social Security Administration (1-800-772-1213) or check your online SSA account.
Source: KPERS Membership Guide: KPERS 1 & 2, Correctional KPERS 1 & 2, Revised 2/26, p. 2. Also: KPERS 3 Pre-Retirement Webinar slides, slide 4. Also: KPERS Pre-Retirement Planning Guide for KPERS 1 & 2 (1/25), p. 4. Also: KPERS Actuarial Valuation as of Dec. 31, 2025 (July 16, 2026), p. 151. Also: KPERS 1 & 2 Pre-Retirement Webinar slides, slide 55. Last reviewed .