Educational Video Series:

PREP Seminar 2022

View on YouTube [3 hours]

In this video, Retirement Benefits Supervisor Wendy Kinchen and Retirement Benefits Specialist Carlos Jones provide an overview of LASERS and discuss various topics such as service credit, retirement eligibility, retirement options, types of retirement, unused leave, COLAs, rehired retirees, survivor benefits, checklists, and more. There is also a presentation from Empower and information on Social Security.

Please note: This is a recording of a virtual presentation from June 2022. Please send any questions regarding your specific retirement situation here: Ask LASERS: Member

Social Security Offsets (WEP and GPO) 

View on YouTube [6 mins]

This video explains how federal offsets can affect your Social Security benefit if you receive a LASERS benefit.

Deferred Compensation 

View on YouTube [14 mins] (CC)  |  View on LEO

Learn about the benefits of participating in the Louisiana Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan to supplement your LASERS retirement.

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) 

View on YouTube [5 mins]

Learn about the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) and the DROP application process.

Initial Benefit Option Plan (IBO) 

View on YouTube [5 mins]

Learn about the the Initial Benefit Option Plan (IBO) and the IBO application process.

What is your Retirement Plan & Retirement Eligibility? 

View on YouTube  [7 mins] |  View on LEO

This video gives you the tools to determine which LASERS retirement plan you are enrolled in and information on retirement eligibility.

Purchases of Service 

View on YouTube [10 mins] (CC)  |  View on LEO

In this video, you will learn about opportunities to purchase service credit and the potential benefits of making such a decision.

Purchases of Military Service 

View on YouTube [10 mins]

Learn about various opportunities to purchase military service credit and the potential benefits of making such a decision.

Annual and Sick Leave: How It Affects You 

View on YouTube [10 mins]  |  View on LEO

This video explains how unused accumulated annual and sick leave can become an additional benefit at the time of retirement.

Countdown to Retirement 

View on YouTube [5 mins]

This video shares the essential steps in a member’s countdown to retirement.

Judges Retirement Plan 

View on YouTube [11 mins]

This video explains the specifics of the retirement plan for Judges hired on or after January 1, 2011.

Mint – Your Future Self

View on YouTube [8 mins]

What are you doing now to prepare for a financially secure retirement? Travel with Jenny as she meets her future self and answers this question.

10 Hot Topics for Retirees

View on YouTube [17 mins]

In this video, we discuss 10 hot topics specifically for our retired LASERS members.