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! Mar 21, 2024, 16:00 PM
A Moment with MOSERS February 2024
A summary of the February 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. Mar 19, 2024, 09:07 AM
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. Mar 18, 2024, 14:25 PM
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. Mar 15, 2024, 14:07 PM
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. Jan 29, 2024, 15:43 PM
The 2024 COLA is Here
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is 3.293%. Jan 16, 2024, 10:39 AM
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 Dec 19, 2023, 13:46 PM
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! Dec 19, 2023, 09:19 AM
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. Dec 19, 2023, 09:13 AM
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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. Dec 19, 2023, 09:13 AM
Reporting a Death to MOSERS
Knowing the steps to take as a survivor is important for you and your beneficiaries. Dec 19, 2023, 09:08 AM
Changes in Your Benefit Amount
The amount of your monthly pension benefit payment could change for a variety of reasons Dec 19, 2023, 09:05 AM
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. Dec 19, 2023, 08:59 AM
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... Dec 18, 2023, 12:01 PM
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. Dec 18, 2023, 11:58 AM
Life Services Toolkit
Members who have life insurance through MOSERS have access to an online toolkit of resources from The Standard Insurance Company. Dec 18, 2023, 11:55 AM
Discover Our Online Library
Did you know that our online library is a one-stop shop for all MOSERS publications and many forms? Dec 18, 2023, 11:54 AM
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. Dec 18, 2023, 11:51 AM
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? Dec 18, 2023, 11:41 AM
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. Dec 18, 2023, 11:39 AM