Pre-Retirement Seminar – Blue Springs
Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, MO, United StatesWho 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
Employer Reporting Webinar – March 8
Who should attend: Administrative, statement, and payment contacts for LAGERS A review of some of the more detailed facets of LAGERS monthly reporting requirements. Topics include ‘free six month period;’ which wages should I report?; how to handle various types of employee leave; termination, transfers, and retirements of employees; and much more. Register View Recording
Social Security Overview with Guest Speaker from SSA – March 15
Social Security Overview with Guest Speaker from the Social Security Administration Register View Recording
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – March 16
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 [email protected] for more information. Register View Recording
Pre-Retirement Seminar – Springfield
Double Tree - Springfield 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri, United StatesWho 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
LAGERS Advocacy Day
LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, United StatesLAGERS Advocacy Day focuses on engaging and educating your legislators about the importance of public service and defined benefit plans. Join your fellow public servants as we share how local government employees impact their communities and how LAGERS helps our public servants achieve financial security in retirement. Advocacy Day will take place at LAGERS' J. Robert Ashcroft building and will include lunch, a 2022 session update, and some advocacy training followed by transportation to the capitol for scheduled visits with your elected official(s). New and experienced advocates are welcome! Register
How LAGERS Fits In Your Path to Financial Security – March 24
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 to your personal financial picture, how your benefit grows and the value it brings to your financial picture. This is a great session for you, especially if you are a newer employee who's just beginning your journey to financial independence. This webinar is a CLA Core Requirement Register View Recording
Pros and Cons of Benefit Changes – April 5
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. Register Watch Recording
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar April 7
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 [email protected] for more information. Register View Recording
The Lead: Speak with LAGERS Leaders April 12
"The Lead" is a virtual, open, quarterly discussion with LAGERS leaders covering a variety of topics and updates on your retirement system. Do you ever wonder about who your LAGERS leaders are and how they make decisions about your retirement system? Join us from the comfort of your home or office for our first ever ‘The Lead’ discussion where you will hear directly from LAGERS’ leaders. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to gain a candid look into the most recent happenings within your retirement system and to engage with the LAGERS leadership team. This session will be part open discussion and part audience Q&A! Technical requirements for virtual seminar: A computer with speakers (Mobile phones are compatible) as well stable internet connection. You may have to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting. Register
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – April 20
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 [email protected] for more information. Register View Recording
Understanding Your LAGERS Benefit – April 21
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
