Corporate Intro
Great Communities Start
With Great Public Servants

We are committed to delivering sustainable retirement solutions so that Missouri's public workers can focus on serving their communties.

LGH 2022
Meet Your 2023 Local Government Hero Award Winner: Jayme McVicker

Jamey tells LAGERS that he counts himself lucky to have a career he loves, sharing he has a passion for helping people find the “best part of” in what is often the worst day of a person’s life. His coworkers share that he always shows up with a positive attitude and strives in everything he does to leave everything around him just a little bit better than when he found it. As Jamey has moved up the ranks over his past 24 years with the St. Joseph Fire Department, he continuously strives to find new ways to positively impact the people he serves.

Issues Policy
Securing Missouri's Future Together

LAGERS is not just focused on providing secure retirement income for today's retirees, but we are committed to working with our partners to protect secure, sustainable retirement in Missouri for generations to come.

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Upcoming events

New Hire Orientation Webinar

This webinar is specifically designed for newly hired employees. This session will include a brief discussion on topics like calculating benefits, disability and survivor benefits, the value of benefits, and more. Administrators and HR personnel who are responsible for the employee onboarding process will also find this webinar useful. Register

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LAGERS Annual Meeting

The primary purpose of the LAGERS Annual Meeting is the election of LAGERS’ Board of Trustees.  As an active member or governing body member, this is your opportunity to have your voice heard by participating in LAGERS Board of Trustee elections. Voting delegates have the opportunity to hear about the role of the LAGERS board, meet and get to know those who are seeking nominations and election to the LAGERS board and submit your vote for a nominee. In addition, the Annual Meeting provides you with a number of in-depth system updates and educational sessions. Meeting Information

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Medicare Basics Webinar

Who Should Attend: Pre-Retirees, Retirees, HR Personnel who help employees through the retirement process. This is a LAGERS sponsored event. A representative from Missouri CLAIM will join us to give a Medicare 101 presentation. Missouri CLAIM is a non-profit state funded program whose sole purpose is helping retired Missourians navigate the Medicare system. This presentation will give a general overview of the Medicare system to help you better understand your options. Register  View Recording

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LAGERS Pre-Retirement Webinar

In this Pre-Retirement Webinar, we will cover topics such as how your benefit is calculated, the retirement application process, payment options, taxes, COLAs, and other after-retirement topics. This webinar is open to all LAGERS members wanting to know more about the retirement process. Please fully complete the registration so that we are able to generate your benefit estimate. A Pre-Retirement Webinar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event. Technical requirements for webinar: A computer with speakers (mobile phones are compatible as well) Stable internet connection May require you to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting. Contact Kathy Rolwes at 573.632.6282 or email [email protected] for more information. Register View Recording

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Contact Sheila Reinch for any inquiries about a Board of Trustee Meeting [email protected] for more information. Meeting Information

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LAGERS News

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May 20

LAGERS Response to COVID-19

LAGERS has been monitoring the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in an effort to ensure we are proactively protecting the health and safety of our members and staff, and to ensure that our normal business operations and services to our members and retirees continue uninterrupted.
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May 20

LAGERS’ Expansion of Employee Contribution Bill Passed the General Assembly

With one week left in the second session of the 100th General Assembly, LAGERS’ Expansion of Employee Contribution Bill, House...
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Mar 20

LAGERS Legislative Day 2020 Canceled

LAGERS has been monitoring the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in an effort to ensure we are proactively protecting the health and safety of our members, staff, and all we come in contact with. On Tuesday, lawmakers issued a request urging all advocacy groups to avoid the Capitol. In consideration of this request and of the welfare of our members, we have decided to cancel our Legislative Day, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th.
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Jan 20

LAGERS Seeks to Enhance Flexibility of Employee Contribution Options

LAGERS is seeking legislation to further enhance the flexibility of the retirement system. Currently under law, a member employer has many options to tailor a retirement benefit that will meet the goals and needs of its unique workforce. The options for employer election range from the benefit multiplier, final average salary, retirement ages, and employee contributions.
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