San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund

11/20/2025

11/13/2025

Divorced During Your Service? Here's What You Need to Know Before You Retire

In our latest newsletter, SAFPPF General Counsel Gail Jensen explains why the Pension Fund asks for your divorce decree—and what it means for your retirement benefits.

If your ex-spouse was awarded a portion of your pension, you’re legally obligated to make those payments. The easiest way to do that? A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), which allows the Pension Fund to pay your ex directly and ensures they handle the tax on their share.

The Fund offers a QDRO Policy and Model Forms to help you get it right.

Reviewing your decree early helps avoid delays and ensures everything’s in place before your retirement date.

Check out the full explanation in the graphic below—and share with fellow members who may be navigating this process.

11/12/2025

Why Does the Pension Fund Need My Divorce Decree?
If you're preparing to retire with the San Antonio Fire & Police Pension Fund, you might be surprised when asked for a copy of your divorce decree. But there's a good reason—and it’s all about protecting your benefits and ensuring proper distribution under Texas law.

In our latest newsletter, SAFFPPF General Counsel Gail Jensen breaks down how divorce decrees help determine whether any portion of your pension is considered community property, and whether your ex-spouse may have a legal claim. Even if your divorce didn’t award pension benefits to your ex, the Fund needs documentation to confirm that.

11/11/2025

Honoring All Who Served

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of all U.S. military veterans. Your dedication to our country inspires us every day.

In recognition of Veterans Day, November 11, our office is closed and will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.

To all who have served: Thank you!

10/29/2025

Maximize Your Pension with Three-Pay-Period Months!
Did you know that timing your retirement around a three-pay-period month could boost your pension for life?

In this series of Facebook posts, pulled from the upcoming Advisory Newsletter, Benefits Director Rick Matye discusses several factors you should consider about timing your retirement.