2022 COLA

Tier 1 retirees are eligible to receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) annually. 
This adjustment is effective April Each year and is first payable in April’s month-end payment.

The MercedCERA Board voted unanimously via roll call vote to approve the Cost of
Living Adjustment rate recommended by Cheiron for 3% to Tier I retirees who retired
on or after April 2, 2021 through April 1, 2022, and a 1% Accumulated Carry-Over.