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457 Plan

KPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

(Voluntary Retirement Plan Provider)

What is KPERS 457?

KPERS 457 is the State of Kansas deferred compensation plan. It’s a voluntary savings plan for all state employees.

It's Easy.

With KPERS 457, investing is easy. One option is a Target Retirement Fund. Just choose the fund closest to the year you plan to retire, and the fund will do the rest.

How It Works.

  • You choose how much to save and when
  • You can start or stop anytime
  • Contributions are automatically deducted from your pay – pretax
  • You can start with as little as $12 per pay period

Ready to Enroll? Getting started is easy.

You'll need your 'Group Number' and 'Plan Enrollment Code' for WSU and can enroll online at kspers457.gov.

Group Number: 130000-01 Please email Total Rewards directly at totalrewards@wichita.edu for the enrollment code.

You can also call Customer Service at 1-800-232-0024 or email kspers457@kspers.gov.

KPERS 457/Empower Representative:

Michael Crabtree, Retirement Plan Advisor

Email: michael.crabtree@empower.com

Phone: 303.737.1046

https://www.kspers.gov/members/kpers457 

SME: SM/GM

Last Updated: 10/07/2025 SDM

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