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- Members – LASERS
Whether you are new to LASERS, experiencing life changes in the middle of your career, or preparing for retirement, we aim to ensure that you are well-informed and prepared when you are ready to retire Use the left-side menu or select a stage below to explore the resources available to guide you in your retirement journey
- New to LASERS – LASERS
Welcome to LASERS! As you work and make contributions to LASERS, you will accumulate service credit toward retirement eligibility as defined in the Member’s Guide to Retirement Once you meet eligibility for retirement, you may retire and begin receiving a monthly benefit from LASERS, which is payable for life This section is designed to help you understand your LASERS membership We
- LASERS – LASERS Benefits Louisiana
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- Self-Directed Plan – LASERS
Administered by Empower, the Self-Directed Plan (SDP) is a powerful tool that gives you the ability to manage the funds from your Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) or Initial Benefit Option (IBO) so that you can reach your retirement dreams The SDP provides DROP and IBO participants with a menu of investment options allocating their DROP and IBO balances
- RSEA Webinar 2025 – LASERS
LASERS Executive Director Trey Boudreaux spoke at the annual RSEA Chapter Meeting webinar on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 The presentation covered key topics affecting state employees’ and retirees’ pension benefits, an overview of the upcoming Legislative Session, and other important updates Watch a recording of the webinar below:
- Retiree FAQs – LASERS
The DROP interest rate is not a one-year return or even a simple multi-year average The rate is derived using an actuarial return calculation, one uses the last five years of returns, accounting for realized and unrealized gains and losses LASERS is a globally diversified plan, investing in equities, fixed income, and alternative assets worldwide The plan returns and risk reflect this
- Member FAQs – LASERS
You must contact your agency’s Human Resources Office to begin the actual retirement process We strongly recommend that you obtain an estimate from LASERS 18 months prior to your anticipated retirement date The estimate may be requested by mail or you may schedule an appointment with a Customer Service Representative to obtain the estimate View our Ready to Retire page for additional
- Retirees – LASERS
While you enjoy your retirement, we hope you stay connected with LASERS Explore this section and the menu options to find the tools you need to manage your account and stay informed about your retirement
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