Educational Video Series:
10 Hot Topics for Retirees (2020)
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In this video, we discuss 10 hot topics specifically for our retired LASERS members. [17 mins]
Purchases of Military Service (2018)
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Learn about various opportunities to purchase military service credit and the potential benefits of making such a decision. [10 mins]
Mint – Your Future Self (2018)
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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. [8 mins]
Deferred Compensation (2017)
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Learn about the benefits of participating in the Louisiana Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan to supplement your LASERS retirement. [14 mins]
Purchases of Service (2017)
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In this video, you will learn about opportunities to purchase service credit and the potential benefits of making such a decision. [10 mins]
What is your Retirement Plan & Retirement Eligibility? (2016)
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This video gives you the tools to determine which LASERS retirement plan you are enrolled in and information on retirement eligibility. [7 mins]
Annual and Sick Leave:
How It Affects You (2015)
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This video explains how unused accumulated annual and sick leave can become an additional benefit at the time of retirement. [10 mins]
Judges Retirement Plan (2015)
This video explains the specifics of the retirement plan for Judges hired on or after January 1, 2011. [11 mins]
Countdown to Retirement (2013)
This video shares the essential steps in a member’s countdown to retirement. [5 mins]
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) (2013)
Learn about the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) and the DROP application process. [5 mins]
Initial Benefit Option Plan (IBO) (2013)
Learn about the the Initial Benefit Option Plan (IBO) and the IBO application process. [5 mins]
Social Security Offsets (WEP and GPO) (2020)
This video explains how federal offsets can affect your Social Security benefit if you receive a LASERS benefit. [6 mins]
Member Resource Videos:
Our Response to COVID-19 (2020)
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This video contains an overview of LASERS Response to COVID-19. [3 mins]
OGB Presentation (2019)
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Dean Moberley, Agency Services Director at Office of Group Benefits, explains your responsibilities before and after retirement, eligibility, current health benefit options, life insurance, and flexible benefits. [28 mins]
Member Self-Service (2017)
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This short video will walk you through all of the features on our Member Self-Service website. [5 mins]
LASERS: Your Retirement System (2016)
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This video provides an overview of LASERS, details about the defined benefit plan, and how to expand your retirement knowledge. [15 mins]
Preparation for Individual Counseling (2013)
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Before you meet with a LASERS Retirement Benefits Analyst to discuss your retirement options, please watch this video. It is intended to familiarize rank-and-file LASERS members with the retirement planning process. [6 mins]
Please also refer to the Pre-Counseling PowerPoint for more detailed information.