Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar
2023-04-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
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.
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CLA Recertification
2023-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
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.

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When Life Happens: Leaving LAGERS-Covered Employment
2023-05-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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.

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Missouri CLAIM - Medicare 101
2023-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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LAGERS Practices: Joining LAGERS
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
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.
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When Life Happens: Don't Just Survive Retirement - THRIVE!
2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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.

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LAGERS Practices: Adding Public Safety Department
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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.

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LAGERS Practices: Purchasing Service
2023-07-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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.

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LAGERS Practices: Reading Your Valuation
2023-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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.

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LAGERS Practices: Preparing and Reading Your Benefit Estimate
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend: All members in any stage of your career
Learn how to generate a valuable tool – a Benefit Estimate, via myLAGERS. We’ll walk you through it so you better understand how to read the estimate. Also, learn additional uses for myLAGERS like: updating contact information, viewing your reported wages, adding or changing beneficiaries and more.

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LAGERS Practices: Communicating the Value of LAGERS
2023-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend: Administrators and HR Personnel
Your LAGERS benefit represents a significant financial investment in your employees. Engaging them in their benefits is essential to maximizing the value of your LAGERS benefit. Join us for a conversation about why employers should and can be proactive in discussing the value of their LAGERS benefits with employees. In this webinar, you will learn why it is important to talk about employee benefits, some best practices for communicating this value, and useful tips for employing your own communication strategy.

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LAGERS Practices: Applying for Retirement
2023-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend: Members nearing retirement
It takes time and some work to retire. Learn about your options and the major decisions you have to make when you retire. We’ll walk through the process and go over paperwork and documentation you’ll need, too.

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LAGERS Pre-Retirement Webinar
2024-01-16 08:00 - 10:30, 2024-02-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-15 10:00 - 12:00
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 krolwes@molagers.org for more information.
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Adding a Public Safety Department Webinar
2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00
Who Should Attend: Administrators, Governing Body Members, Financial Officers
Explore considerations for adopting a Public Safety Department and learn the process of adding an actuarial department.

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LAGERS New Hire Orientation Webinar
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:30
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.

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Leaving LAGERS-Covered Employment Webinar
2024-02-08 10:00 - 11:00
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.

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Mid-Career LAGERS Benefit Recap Webinar
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
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LAGERS Disability & Survivor Benefits Webinar
2024-03-26 14:00 - 15:00
Who Should Attend: Members, Administrative & HR Personnel
Your LAGERS benefit includes more than just retirement benefits. Disability and survivor benefits are an important part of your benefits package and should be part of your long-term financial plan.
In this webinar, we will discuss what are Disability and Survivor benefits, the eligibility requirements for beginning a benefit, differences between Duty vs. Non-Duty related benefits, the application & approval process, and more!

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Social Security Overview Webinar
2024-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
A guest speaker from the Social Security Administration will provide an overview of benefits and considerations about your Social Security.

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Changing LAGERS Benefit Elections Webinar
2024-05-07 10:00 - 11:00
Who Should Attend: Administrators, HR Personnel, Members of Governing Body, Members who are interested in their employer making a benefit change.
Your LAGERS benefit structure is flexible to meet your recruitment and retention goals along with fitting in to your budget. LAGERS subdivisions may change each component of the LAGERS benefit structure can be changed once every two years. This webinar will discuss how changing each component will impact employee benefits, cost implications, and potential risks.

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