Register for a LASERS Educational Seminar
October 21, 2026
Whether you’re just starting out, nearing retirement, weighing options like DROP versus IBO, or wondering how a retirement benefit is calculated, our seminars are tailored to your career stage.
Virtual and in-person sessions are available for registration now through December!
🔗 Find a seminar that fits your needs: https://lasersonline.org/seminars/
PREP | Planning for retirement?
This seminar provides the information you need to understand your retirement eligibility, explore your options, and make informed decisions as you plan for retirement.
Early Career | New to state service?
Learn about the long-term value of LASERS membership, your defined benefit retirement plan, and benefits that may be available to you before retirement, including disability retirement and survivor benefits.
DROP vs. IBO | DROP, IBO, or Neither?
Learn how DROP and IBO work, how they differ, and what to consider when deciding whether either option is right for you.
Calculating Your Benefit | How is your benefit amount determined?
Learn how your LASERS retirement benefit is calculated, what factors influence the amount you receive, and steps you can take now that may increase your future benefit. You’ll also learn how to create and understand estimates using myLASERS.
Prefer to learn at your own pace? Recorded versions of our PREP and DROP vs. IBO seminars are available at any time in here our Video Library: https://lasersonline.org/members/video-library/
LASERS does not offer investment or financial advice.