Ready to Retire
MOSERS has been delivering Ready to Retire Sessions (formerly known as Preretirement Seminars) across the state since 1984. These sessions help general state employees understand the decisions they will need to make and to prepare for the retirement process.
If you are a Statewide Elected Official, Legislator, Judge, Administrative Law Judge or vested former state employee, contact MOSERS for specifics regarding your retirement options.
Session Tips & Reminders
- Members MUST complete a 2-step registration process to join our online webinars! Follow these step-by-step instructions for enrolling in a webinar via myMOSERS.
- If an in-person seminar needs to be transitioned to an online webinar due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and/or large gathering restrictions, MOSERS will notify enrollees at least one week prior to the seminar date.
- Review information about guest registration and cancellation policies.
- Prepare with our GoTo Webinar Control Panel & Troubleshooting Tips.
Retirement Income Estimates
In addition to receiving your MOSERS defined benefit pension, other factors may affect how much money you will have in retirement. MOSERS strongly encourages you to consult with your health insurance provider for premium costs (as a retiree) and to check with MO Deferred Comp and the Social Security Administration to generate estimates of your other potential sources of retirement income. To get an overall look at your retirement budget, it is a great idea to bring those estimates with you on the day of the seminar.
MSEP and MSEP 2000 Members
General State Employees
within 5 years of retirement eligibility
Online Webinars
- Full-day webinars are from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- Speakers include MOSERS, MO Deferred Comp, the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP), and the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- Evening webinars are from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and speakers include MOSERS and MO Deferred Comp only.
- Download the Ready to Retire Reference Guide (MSEP & MSEP 2000) before your webinar.
- Follow step-by-step instructions for enrolling in a webinar via myMOSERS.
- View the schedule below and register at myMOSERS and GoTo Webinar.
In-Person Seminars
- Full-day seminars are from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and include a box lunch.
- Speakers include MOSERS, MO Deferred Comp, the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP), and the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- View the schedule below and register at myMOSERS.
| City | Location | Address | Date | Day/Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Courtyard by Marriott | 3301 LeMone Industrial Blvd. | 07/07/21 | Day |
| Sedalia | Best Western State Farm Inn | 3120 S. Limit Ave. | 07/08/21 | Day |
| Webinar | Online | 07/13/21 | Day | |
| Rolla | Comfort Suites | 1650 Old Wire Outer Rd. | 07/14/21 | Day |
| Webinar | Online | 07/20/21 | Evening | |
| Poplar Bluff | Holiday Inn | 2781 N. Westwood Blvd. | 07/22/21 | Day |
| Jefferson City | Courtyard by Marriott | 610 Bolivar St. | 07/27/21 | Day |
| Joplin | Granny Shaffer's Restaurant | 2728 Rangeline Rd. | 07/29/21 | Day |
| St. Louis | Aviator Hotel & Suites | 6921 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 08/04/21 | Day |
| Kansas City | Drury Inn & Suites | 20300 E. 42nd St., Blue Springs | 08/05/21 | Day |
| Webinar | Online | 08/10/21 | Day | |
| Springfield | Oasis Hotel & Convention Center | 2456 N. Glenstone Ave. | 08/12/21 | Day |
| Webinar | Online | 08/17/21 | Evening | |
| Cape Girardeau | Drury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center | 3351 Percy Dr. | 08/19/21 | Day |
| St. Louis | Aviator Hotel & Suites | 6921 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 08/26/21 | Day |
| St. Joseph | Stoney Creek Inn | 1201 N. Woodbine Rd. | 08/25/21 | Day |
| Jefferson City | Courtyard by Marriott | 610 Bolivar St. | 08/31/21 | Day |
| Webinar | Online | 09/16/21 | Evening | |
| Webinar | Online - Closed Captioning | 09/21/21 | Day | |
| St. Louis | Aviator Hotel & Suites | 6921 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 09/23/21 | Day |
| Jefferson City | Courtyard by Marriott | 610 Bolivar St. | 09/28/21 | Day |
| Joplin | Granny Shaffer's Restaurant | 2728 Rangeline Rd. | 09/30/21 | Day |
| St. Louis | Aviator Hotel & Suites | 6921 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 11/03/21 | Day |
| Kansas City | Drury Inn & Suites | 20300 E. 42nd St., Blue Springs | 11/04/21 | Day |
| Webinar | Online | 11/09/21 | Day | |
| Jefferson City | Courtyard by Marriott | 610 Bolivar St. | 11/10/21 | Day |
| Springfield | Oasis Hotel & Conference Center | 2546 N. Glenstone Ave. | 11/17/21 | Day |
| Farmington | Farmington Civic Center | 2 Black Knight Dr. | 11/18/21 | Day |
| Jefferson City | Courtyard by Marriott | 610 Bolivar St. | 11/23/21 | Day |
| Webinar | Online | 12/07/21 | Day | |
| Webinar | Online | 12/14/21 | Day |
MSEP and MSEP 2000 Members
University Employees
within 5 years of retirement eligibility
- Online webinars are open registration and not specific to a particular university.
- Part-day in-person seminars are held on campus as indicated.
- Both sessions include MOSERS and MO Deferred Comp.
- Follow step-by-step instructions for enrolling in a webinar via myMOSERS.
- View the schedule below and register at myMOSERS.
| City | Location | Date | AM/PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | MO Western | 10/06/21 | PM |
| Warrensburg | UCM | 10/07/21 | AM |
| Springfield | MSU | 10/14/21 | PM |
| Online Webinar | Online | 10/19/21 | AM |
| Joplin | MSSU | 10/21/21 | PM |
| Cape Girardeau | SEMO | 10/28/21 | PM |
MSEP 2011 Members
General State Employees
within 5 years of retirement eligibility
Online Webinars
- Full-day webinars are from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- Speakers include MOSERS, MO Deferred Comp, the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP), and the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- Download the Ready to Retire Reference Guide (MSEP 2011) before your webinar.
- Follow step-by-step instructions for enrolling in a webinar via myMOSERS.
- View the schedule below and register at myMOSERS and GoTo Webinar.
In-Person Seminars
- Full-day seminars are from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and include a box lunch.
- Speakers include MOSERS, MO Deferred Comp, the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP), and the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- View the schedule below and register at myMOSERS.
| Session Type | Location | Address | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Webinar | Online | 09/15/21 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | |
| In-Person | Courtyard by Marriott | 610 Bolivar St. | 10/26/21 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
MOSERS Ready to Retire Education
Navigate Your Options
It’s a good idea to attend a Ready to Retire Seminar or Webinar to learn about the retirement process. MOSERS has educational opportunities to help you achieve your retirement goals.