Leaving LAGERS Covered Employment – February 1
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
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – February 3
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
A Walk Through MyLAGERS for Retirees
Guest Speaker: Tami Jaegers, LAGERS Assistant Director - Operations Who Should Attend: Administrators, HR Personnel, Members, Retirees This session will provide attendees with a tour of the myLAGERS, some of the beneficial tasks you can complete on myLAGERS and all of the information you have at your fingertips. This session is great for any retiree looking for personalized information about their LAGERS benefit. Register
LAGERS Disability & Survivor Benefits Webinar – February 10
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! Register View Recording
Estate Planning 101 – February 15
Guest Speaker: Jason Paulsmeyer, LAGERS Chief Counsel Who Should Attend: Members nearing retirement, Retirees Planning how your estate will be handled upon your death can be very overwhelming. Join LAGERS Chief Counsel Jason Paulsmeyer as he discusses the basics of estate planning including wills, power of attorney, trusts and more. Register Watch Recording
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – February 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 gmedlin@molagers.org for more information. Register View Recording
Pre-Retirement Seminar – Jefferson City
LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, 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
Taxes, COLAs, and Working After Retirement – Februrary 23
Who Should Attend: Pre-Retirees and Retirees While applying for retirement and selecting a payment option are important, they are not the only pieces of the puzzle when it comes to your LAGERS retirement benefit. This webinar discusses three of the other important topics surrounding your LAGERS benefit: taxes, cost of living adjustments and working after retirement. Register View Recording
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – March 3
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
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
