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Pennsylvania Retirees Get Big Pension Boost | Harrisburg News
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After 49 years of teaching — including decades in Pennsylvania — retired educator Bill Minsker faced a painful reality: his pension couldn’t keep up with soaring living costs. But relief is on the way. The new 2026-2027 Pennsylvania state budget delivers major cost-of-living adjustments for retirees who left the workforce before July 2, 2001, with boosts ranging from 15% to 24.5% based on retirement date. Lawmakers listened to years of advocacy, honoring the decades these public servants gave to education, safety, and state government. Adjustments begin July 1, 2026, with back pay guaranteed if delayed. The state will notify affected retirees ahead of time — a meaningful step toward financial security for those who dedicated their lives to public service.
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