A Moment with MOSERS February 2023

A Moment with MOSERS February 2023

A summary of the February 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.

Pay Raise

How will the approved pay raise for state employees affect my benefit?

On Monday, February 27, 2023, Governor, Mike Parson signed supplemental spending bill, HB 14. This bill will implement an 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all active state employees.

Vesting 101

Whether you are new to the game or have been working for the state for a while, you have probably heard the word, “vested,” a few times around your workplace. What does it mean?

1099-Rs Have Been Mailed

You will need this important form to file your taxes!

The 2023 COLA

The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2023 is 5%. This COLA applies to all retired general state employees who are members of MSEP, MSEP 2000, or MSEP 2011, as well as members of the Judicial Plan and the Judicial Plan 2011.

Rule of 80 and Rule of 90

The “Rule of 80” (or “Rule of 90” for MSEP 2011 members) simply allows some members with many years of service to reach normal retirement age sooner than they otherwise would.

2023 Education Schedule

The 2023 education schedule is here! Be sure to watch our Education page for the most recent information!

Fireplace Chat

Fireside Chat with Our New Executive Director

As we enter this winter season and the new year approaches, we wanted to take a moment for a fireside chat with our new executive director, Abby Spieler.

A Moment with MOSERS November 2022

A Moment with MOSERS November 2022

A summary of the November 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.

Schedule your Visit in Advance!

You can schedule an appointment in our office. Counselors are available to assist you from 8:00 a.m. until noon and from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Forfeiture/Disqualification of Retirement Benefits

Did you know that you (and your beneficiary) will forfeit all rights to pension benefits if you are convicted of a felony under state law?

Designation of Agent

Taking preemptive measures is important so you can put your mind at ease that your wishes will be carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Designation of Agent form helps ensure this.

COLA Announcement Coming for 2023

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

What is the Temporary Benefit?

There is sometimes confusion surrounding the Temporary Benefit. It can be mistaken as a Social Security benefit; however, this is not the case.

Marriage after Retirement

Has your marital status recently changed?

Returning-to-State

Returning to State Employment?

If you are considering returning to state employment, take a look at What You Need to Know and Next Steps.

1099-Rs Coming Soon

If you received pension benefit payments from MOSERS in 2022, we will mail your 1099-R tax form to you by the end of January.

myMOSERS is Under Construction

Road work ahead for myMOSERS! Don’t worry. The new system will be more intuitive and include more features for you to navigate and manage your benefit.

Marvelous MOSERS Retirees

Submit your retirement stories and we will feature you in our summer newsletters!

A Moment with MOSERS September 2022

A summary of the September 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.

News Archive

Calendar