LASERS administers 24 retirement plans covering over 150,000 members and their families. Upload Documents in myLASERS This step-by-step video explains how to upload certain documents in your myLASERS account. Application for Repayment of Refunded Service Authorization for Direct Deposit Designation of Beneficiary Refund of Accumulated Contributions Request for First Eligible Letter for Social Security Request for Retirement Benefits Estimate Request for Withdrawal from DROP-IBO Account (for DROP accounts at LASERS) W-4P Withholding Certificate for Periodic Pension or Annuity Payments While you enjoy your retirement, we hope you stay connected with LASERS.

Understanding the Context

Explore this section and the menu options to find the tools you need to manage your account and stay informed about your retirement. LASERS representatives are available to assist you Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This may be your most important LASERS resource.

Key Insights

This guide contains detailed information about LASERS membership, the Initial Benefit Option (IBO) and Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), service credit, transfers, unused leave, re-employed retirees, various retirement options, and much more. Use the tabs below to view the full document or individual chapters. Thank you for your service to the state of Louisiana! It’s important to remember that retirement is not an overnight process and involves teamwork – you, your agency, LASERS, and ample planning time. When you are ready to retire, review our checklist and resources in this section to get acquainted with the process and begin your retirement planning.

Final Thoughts

LASERS administers 24 retirement plans covering over 150,000 members and their families, on behalf of 353 Louisiana employers statewide. Our collaborative approach relies on agency liaisons to facilitate member engagement from their induction into state government to their retirement journey. The diligent and accurate record-keeping of LASERS-related data by liaisons is pivotal for our ...