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Supplemental Retirement Accounts

Supplemental retirement plans (SRA) are available to employees to help build retirement security through additional savings. Contributions are not matched by Boise State and they are deposited each pay period with the provider or providers chosen by the employee. Changes to contribution amounts can be made at any time by completing and submitting a Supplemental Retirement Account Authorization (SRA) Form.

PERSI Choice 401(k): Pre-Tax

The PERSI Choice plan is a defined contribution 401(k) plan available only to benefit-eligible PERSI participants.

  • The contribution limit for the calendar year 2025 is $23,500.
  • The catch-up amount of $7,500 for employees age 50 or over.
  • The maximum contribution amount of an employee aged 50 or older would be $31,000. For more information and enrollment forms, please visit the PERSI website.
  • This limit is shared with 403(b).

403(b): Pre-Tax

  • The 403(b) plans are defined contribution plans available to all University employees through a select group of vendors. To enroll, you must first contact the vendor to set up an account. Once you have established a vendor account, you must submit a completed SRA form (link above).

403(b) Roth: Post-Tax

  • The Roth 403(b) is an after-tax retirement saving option through payroll deduction, with tax-free withdrawals of interest and earnings at retirement. Once you have established a vendor account, you must submit a completed SRA form (link above).

457(b): Pre-Tax

The 457(b) is a non-qualified deferred compensation plan that is available to all University employees through the following vendors.

  • The contribution limit for the calendar year 2025 is $23,500.
  • The catch-up amount of $7,500 for employees age 50 or over.
  • The maximum contribution amount of an employee aged 50 or older would be $31,000.
  • This limit is separate from 401(k)/403(b) accounts.
  • Once you have established a vendor account, you must submit a completed SRA form (link above).

Please contact Human Resources if you encounter any access barriers, challenges, or require the content in another format to fully access the information at hrs@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-4429.