LAGERS FUNdamentals

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This is a basic explanation of what LAGERS Retirement Benefits are. Learn about how LAGERS is different from other retirement plans, what you need to do to become eligible for benefits, and see how valuable your benefit is to helping you reach your retirement goals. This session is great for new employees or human resource personnel wanting a general overview of the LAGERS plan. You may forward this invitation to any new hires wishing to learn more about their benefits.   Register View Recording

Social Security Overview

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A guest speaker from the Social Security Administration will provide an overview of benefits and considerations about your Social Security. Register View Recording  

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar

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This is an online Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar. In this Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar, 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 Seminar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event.   Technical requirements for virtual seminar: 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 Ginnie Medlin at 573.632.6366 or email gmedlin@molagers.org for more information. Register View Recording

CLA Recertification

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Who Should Attend: Certified LAGERS Administrators who wish to re-certify. Attend this webinar to re-certify your CLA. Gain better insight of Actuarial Valuations, factors affecting employer contribution rates, adopting benefit changes to best meet your workforce and budgetary needs, and more. Register

When Life Happens: Leaving LAGERS-Covered Employment

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Who Should Attend: HR Personnel, Members Considering Changing Jobs This session is designed to help individuals considering leaving LAGERS covered employment understand all of the options for their LAGERS benefit. Because there are many benefit options for a member at termination, this session may also be helpful for administrators and HR personnel who work with individuals through the termination of employment process.   Register View Recording

Missouri CLAIM – Medicare 101

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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

LAGERS Practices: Joining LAGERS

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  Who Should Attend: Prospective Employer Administrators, Governing Body Members As you consider if LAGERS is an optimal benefit for your employer, join this webinar to learn about the costs, decision-making, and benefits of LAGERS. Register 

When Life Happens: Don’t Just Survive Retirement – THRIVE!

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  Who Should Attend: Members at any career stage – especially new hires, HR personnel, Administrators This session is specifically designed to help you better understand how LAGERS fits in your personal financial picture, how your benefit grows and the value it brings to your future financial security. This is a great session as you make your journey to financial independence.     Register 

Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar

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This is an online Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar. In this Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar, 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 Seminar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event.   Technical requirements for virtual seminar: 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 Ginnie Medlin at 573.632.6366 or email gmedlin@molagers.org for more information. Register View Recording

LAGERS Practices: Adding Public Safety Department

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  Who Should Attend: Administrators, Governing Body Members, Financial Officers Explore considerations for adopting a Public Safety Department and learn the process to add an actuarial department.     Register 

LAGERS Practices: Purchasing Service

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  Who Should Attend: Members at any career stage, HR personnel, Administrators Have you considered buying service to enhance your LAGERS benefit? Discover if you are eligible to purchase service, what affects your cost to purchase, when to apply and how to pay for purchased service.     Register 

LAGERS Practices: Reading Your Valuation

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  Who Should Attend: Employer Administrators, Financial Officers, Governing Body Members The Annual Valuation is posted in Eclipse each July 1st. Discover its significance, the results, and the impact to the Total Employer Contribution Rates.     Register