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Paying Ahead on Your Liabilities Can Help Stabilize Future Contributions

Aug. 6, 2026 Employers have financial tools available if they choose to pay down their unfunded liability more quickly....

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What is “Cutoff” and Why Does It Matter?

Aug. 12, 2026 Cutoff, sometimes referred to as “close of month,” is the day LAGERS closes the current wage report and prepares ECLIPSE for the next one. Cutoff dates are set a year in advance and cannot be changed....

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Listening but Not Following the Siren Song

July 22, 2026 Read LAGERS CIO Scott Day's reflection on current market trends....

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Retiring Early: What You Need to Know

July 15, 2026 Depending on your age, years of service, and your employer's plan provisions, you may have the option to retire earlier than your normal retirement age....

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Reporting Member Status Changes in ECLIPSE

July 6, 2026 Review the eight-member status changes available in ECLIPSE, along with guidance on when each status should be used....

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Seasonal Employees: Are You Covered?

June 4, 2026 Whether an employee is in a LAGERS-covered position depends on your employer’s annual hour requirement for coverage. This requirement is a one-time election that was made when your employer joined LAGERS....

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Board Approves Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Retirees

July 17, 2026 At their June 12 quarterly meeting, the board approved a resolution authorizing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible retirees. Retirees will see adjustments take effect on their Oct. 1 benefit payments....

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Reminder: You Can View Your Updated Contribution Rate on ECLIPSE

July 10, 2027 Your valuation was available starting July 1, 2026. The information in your valuation is effective with the start of your fiscal year, beginning in 2026....

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Send Your Voting Delegates to Annual Meeting

July 13, 2026 Sending delegates allows both employers and members to help shape the future of the LAGERS retirement system and ensure their voices are heard. This year’s election will take place on Friday, Oct. 30 in Springfield, Mo....

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LAGERS June Board Report

June 12, 2026 The LAGERS Board of Trustees convened for their quarterly board meeting on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the LAGERS office in Jefferson City....

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