Active members

How to Read Your Member Annual Statement

Jan. 14, 2026 How to read your Member Annual Statement to understand how much you’ll receive in retirement....

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How to Apply for Retirement with LAGERS

Nov. 1, 2025 Ready to retire? Follow this step-by-step guide to help you get started so you can transition smoothly into retirement and begin receiving your benefits....

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2025: A Year in Review

Jan. 1, 2026 2025 was a year of steady progress, thoughtful decision-making, and continued focus on what matters most: providing reliable retirement benefits and strong support for the communities you serve....

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Nominations Open April 1 for the 2026 Local Government Hero Award

Jan. 21, 2026 Nominations for the 2026 Local Government Hero Award open April 1 and close April 30 at 11:30 p.m....

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What Happens If You Leave LAGERS-Covered Employment?

Jan. 12, 2026 If you are considering leaving LAGERS-covered employment before retirement age, you may have several options with your LAGERS benefit. Your options depend on your age and the amount of service credit you have earned....

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LAGERS Board of Trustees Convenes for Quarterly Meeting

Dec. 12, 2025 The LAGERS Board of Trustees convened for their quarterly board meeting on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the LAGERS office in Jefferson City....

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LAGERS Receives Public Pension Standards Award for Funding and Administration from the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC)

Dec. 2, 2025 LAGERS has received the 2025 Public Pension Standards Award for Funding and Administration from the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC) in recognition of attaining high standards in retirement system management, administration, and funding....

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Andrè Williams Named 2025 Local Government Hero

Oct. 30, 2025 Andrè was selected for this year’s award for his outstanding leadership and service to the city of Macon for the past 13 years both in his professional role as a police officer and through his off-duty work in forming Macon’s first youth soccer team, the Macon Gunners....

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Members and Employers Gather at LAGERS’ 58th Annual Meeting

Nov. 2, 2025 Each year, this meeting brings together member and employer representatives, system leadership, and staff to exchange ideas, share insights, and celebrate the people who make local government work....

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Proposed Rule to Affect LAGERS’ Disability Process and Police Cadet Eligibility

Sept. 29, 2025 At their quarterly meeting on Sept. 26, the LAGERS Board of Trustees reviewed two proposed administrative rule packages that were filed in August. LAGERS uses administrative rules to provide details on how our enabling statutes should be applied in practice....

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