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

10 Hot Topics for Retirees (2020)

View on YouTube [17 mins]

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

Purchases of Military Service (2018)

View on YouTube [10 mins]

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

Mint – Your Future Self (2018)

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.

Deferred Compensation (2017)

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.

Purchases of Service (2017)

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.

What is your Retirement Plan & Retirement Eligibility? (2016)

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.

Annual and Sick Leave:
How It Affects You (2015)

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.

Judges Retirement Plan (2015)

View on YouTube [11 mins]

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

Countdown to Retirement (2013)

View on YouTube [5 mins]

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

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) (2013)

View on YouTube [5 mins]

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

Initial Benefit Option Plan (IBO) (2013)

View on YouTube [5 mins]

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

Social Security Offsets (WEP and GPO) (2020)

View on YouTube [6 mins]

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