Benefit Formula

The Benefit Formula Explained

If you are a general state employee, you may be wondering how your monthly base benefit is calculated at retirement. The answer is easier than you think!

A Moment with MOSERS February 2024

A summary of the February 2024 Board of Trustees meeting.

Total Compensation

Calculating Your Total Compensation

Are you curious about your total compensation as a state of Missouri employee? Find out how much the state is investing in you with our Total Compensation Calculator.

2024 COLA

What is the COLA and How Does it Benefit Me?

The purpose of a COLA for any type of pay or retirement benefit is to help you cope with inflation.

1099-R

1099-R Tax Forms are Now Available

We began mailing paper copies of 1099-R forms on January 23, 2024, and will mail all of them by January 31, 2024.

2024 COLA

The 2024 COLA is Here

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is 3.293%.

2024 Education Schedule is Here!

The MOSERS 2024 education schedule includes both in-person seminars and online webinars. Be sure to keep an eye on our Education page

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COLA Announcement Coming for 2024

We will calculate the COLA in mid-January and post it to our website. Be sure to keep an eye out for it!

Pictured are: JCCC Warden Doris Falkenrath, DOC Director Anne Precythe, MOSERS Executive Director Abby Spieler, and Deputy Warden Billy Dunbar.

On the Road to Educate Members About Their Benefits

As part of MOSERS efforts to partner with the Dept of Corrections (DOC) on employee recruitment and retention, we are staffing 25 benefit fairs around the state this year.

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A Tale of Two Retirees

In a previous edition of RetireeNews, we asked you to share your retirement stories. We received several submissions and hope to feature them all over time. This edition features the story of Leon Wahlbrink.

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Reporting a Death to MOSERS

Knowing the steps to take as a survivor is important for you and your beneficiaries.

Changes in Your Benefit Amount

The amount of your monthly pension benefit payment could change for a variety of reasons

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Crash Course in Returning to Work after Retirement

Thinking about returning to work? It is important for you to know if your monthly pension benefit will be affected.

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Ready to Retire? Retire Online!

Many of our members retire online after attending a Ready to Retire seminar (or two), making an appointment to speak with a MOSERS benefit counselor to discuss retirement options...

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Unused Sick Leave FAQs

We understand that you may have questions about unused sick leave upon retirement. Let’s break down the basics of sick leave.

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Life Services Toolkit

Members who have life insurance through MOSERS have access to an online toolkit of resources from The Standard Insurance Company.

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Discover Our Online Library

Did you know that our online library is a one-stop shop for all MOSERS publications and many forms?

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Public Pension Tax Deduction Changes for 2024

If you are approaching retirement or if you are already a retiree, you should know that you may be able to deduct a portion of your public pension benefit on your Missouri tax return.

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Leaving State Employment?

Did you know that members of MSEP 2011 or the Judicial Plan 2011 who leave state employment may request a refund of their employee contributions?

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I’m a new MOSERS member. Where do I start?

Understanding your MOSERS benefits may seem like a lot – but rest assured, MOSERS is here to help guide you along the way.

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