Retirees

After a career of serving others, know LAGERS is now here to serve you! Your hard-earned benefit is something to be proud of, and you can count on us to continue deliver your benefit each and every month throughout your retirement.  On this page, you will find more information about your secure retirement benefit.

LAGERS’ retirees fuel Missouri’s economy! As a retiree, the monthly benefit that you earned over your career in public service isn’t stuffed under a mattress – it’s spent right back into the local economy!

This steady retiree spending supports local business every day.  And because your benefit is based on how long you worked, not swings in the markets, you – and the businesses you patronize- can continue to count on your predictable benefit year after year!

Retiree News

COLAs Coming Oct. 1

Aug. 21, 2025

COLAs provide a crucial financial cushion that allows LAGERS retirees to retain full purchasing power with their hard-earned benefit, even as the cost of living fluctuates from year to year.

Will My Spouse Receive a Benefit After I’m Gone?

Aug. 20, 2025

One of the most common questions LAGERS benefit specialists receive involves the distribution of benefits after you pass away.

Perkins Steps Down From LAGERS Board

Aug. 1, 2025

Member Trustee Mark Perkins from the city of Creve Coeur has announced his resignation from the city, effective July 31. With his resignation, Perkins will also step down from the LAGERS board.