Indy Standard

Gov. Eric Holcomb 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, including 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 such as teachers, state excise police, gaming agents, gaming control officers, conservation officers, and state police officers who are part of Indiana’s public pension program will receive this additional 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 noted that the state will use existing dedicated funds for these one-time payments, which will average about $360 per recipient.

For more information on House Enrolled Act 1004, visit iga.in.gov.

State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53, which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.

PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Bob Cherry's (R-Greenfield) law to provide a 13th check to Indiana's nearly 90,000 retired public employees on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Pictured are (seated from left) Cherry, Holcomb and bill sponsor State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). Also pictured are bill co-authors State Reps. Joanna King (R-Middlebury), Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville), Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo), State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield), and Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty). Cherry authored the new law to provide a one-time post-retirement payment to help cover cost-of-living gaps for retired public employees like teachers and state police officers.