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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.

2024 LGH Winner
Meet Your 2024 Local Government Hero Award Winner: Tracy Prost

No stranger to public service, Tracy has served the city of Perryville in numerous capacities for over four decades. Most recently as the city clerk, Tracy's accomplishments include the addition of a park system, miles of walking trails, splash pads, and an accessible playground. She was also instrumental in improving the sewer and water systems. Although Tracy notes her job is often in the background, you don’t have to look very far in the city of Perryville to see the tremendous impact she has made on her community.

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Upcoming events

REGIONAL PRS: Columbia

Who should attend: Members within 5 years of retirement. This seminar includes a short discussion on how your benefit is calculated. Then the focus shifts to the retirement application process, payment options, the taxation of your benefit, the cost of living adjustments and options for working after retirement.   Register View Recording

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LAGERS Pre-Retirement Webinar

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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LEARN Conference

The LEARN Conference is an educational and networking event hosted by LAGERS for employers and administrators of a LAGERS benefit. The conference features an extensive program, including expert-led sessions and thought-provoking discussions, tailored to empower administrators with the latest information and best practices for administering LAGERS. The LEARN Conference also provides ample opportunities for networking and collaboration, making it an excellent occasion for professionals seeking to enhance their LAGERS knowledge. When: May 21-22, 2025 Where: Lodge at Old Kinderhook Camdenton, Mo. Who should attend: Those who communicate, administer and fund LAGERS benefits should attend the LEARN Conference. This conference is designed for those who work finance, human resources, payroll and administration. Cost: Free. Register here.

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LEARN Webinar: Monthly Reporting 101: Fundamentals for Success

Who Should Attend: Administrative & HR Personnel. As presented at the LEARN Conference, LAGERS account analysts will be available to discuss topics frequently referenced by employers as well as answer questions. Register

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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 State Health Insurance Assistance Program will join us to give a Medicare 101 presentation. Missouri SHIP (MO SHIP) is certified by the federal and state governments to provide free, unbiased, and confidential (private) Medicare services. 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 News

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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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Sep 19

System Portfolio Earns 7.1% for the Year

The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS), the pension fund that covers over 60,000 Missouri local government employees and retirees, had a 7.1% total return (net of fees) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
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