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  • Am I Eligible for Pre-Tax Medical Premiums in Retirement?

    Jan 11, 2024, 11:33 AM By MOSERS
    Why are retirees not eligible for pre-tax of medical premiums?
    MOSERS cannot withhold medical premiums for retirees on a pre-tax basis because to be pre-tax, they must go through the cafeteria plan. Contributions to the cafeteria plan may only be from active employee wages. Cafeteria Plan guidelines state that only active employees are eligible for the plan.
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  • Can You Continue MO Deferred Comp Contributions in Retirement?

    Jan 5, 2024, 2:30 PM By MOSERS
    Can you continue to make payroll deducted contributions to a deferred comp account after retirement?

    No. Once you leave state employment – for retirement or any other reason – you can no longer make contributions to the MO Deferred Comp Plan. You can keep the money you saved throughout your career with the state in deferred comp after you separate from service. By doing so, you can continue to utilize all the unique features the plan has to offer, such as:

    • Access to MO Deferred Comp’s custom, low-cost investment options.
    • The ability to roll-in and consolidate retirement savings plans from previous employers.
    • Withdraw your 457 contributory source funds, penalty-free, after you leave state employment.
    • Enjoy easy and flexible withdrawals in retirement.
    • Individualized help from the plan’s financial education professionals.
     
    If you return to full-time or part-time state employment, you can once again contribute to the MO Deferred Comp Plan. In this case, your contributions will start again at what was previously on file with the plan.
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  • Annual Leave Payout

    Jan 2, 2024, 4:12 PM By MOSERS
    I plan on retiring in two years and will have annual leave to be paid out. Will it be paid out on my final paycheck, or will I have to wait for it?
    The amount of your unused annual leave/vacation has no impact on your MOSERS pension benefits. Each agency may have different policies related to annual leave final payouts. We recommend that you inquire with your agency’s human resources office about their employee policies and guidelines for annual leave payouts before retirement.
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