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APRIL 2018

2018 legislative session

The 2018 regular legislative session began Monday, March 12. We're monitoring a number of bills affecting TRSL, ranging from the creation of a new benefit structure to changes to the return-to-work laws.

You can view a list of all bills impacting the system, along with the positions taken by the TRSL Board of Trustees for each, by visiting the Legislation page of our website.

Stay informed

You can also receive updates about bills and issues that impact TRSL and its members delivered straight to your inbox through eNews.

Click "manage your preferences" at the bottom of this email, and then select "legislation" as a topic of interest.

Call for candidates - Qualifying deadline is April 30

TRSL is seeking candidates to fill the following four active member seats on the TRSL Board of Trustees:

District 1 - For actively working TRSL members employed in Ascension, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, or St. John parishes, including members who are participating in or working after DROP.

District 7 - For actively working TRSL members employed in Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Mary, or Vermilion parishes, including members who are participating in or working after DROP.

Colleges & Universities - For actively working TRSL members employed at a Louisiana college or university, including members who are participating in or working after DROP.

Superintendents - For actively working TRSL members employed as a city or parish school superintendent, including members who are participating in or working after DROP.

If you are interested in representing your fellow TRSL members, please click above or here to view eligibility requirements and qualifying information. The qualifying deadline is 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018.

Make your voice heard this fall

In August, active members eligible to vote in the above elections will receive election updates via email and voting information via mail.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your email and mailing address are current with us, so you can cast your vote in these important elections. Log into your Member Access account and verify that we have your current contact information on file. If you need to update your email or mailing address, take these steps once you’re logged into Member Access:

Select the “My Self Service” drop-down menu.
Select the “Change Your Mailing Address” or “Change Your E-mail Address” link.
Update your email and/or mailing address.

If you aren’t yet registered for Member Access, take some time to do so. You’ll have secure, online access to your personal TRSL retirement account information and many self-service features, like estimating your retirement benefit and applying for retirement.

Need assistance with Member Access?

Contact our Help Desk at 225-925-6460. If you’re outside the Baton Rouge area, call toll free at 1-877-275-8775, ext. 6460.

"Planning for Your Retirement" workshops

It’s never too early to start!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get started on the path toward retirement readiness. If you’re within 10 years of DROP or retirement eligibility, let us help you get ready for your financial future!

You'll get answers to these questions (and more):

When will I be eligible to retire?
How is my benefit calculated?
What happens to my annual/sick leave?
How do I apply for retirement?
How do I purchase service credit?
Should I go into DROP?
When will I get my first retirement check?
What will my beneficiary receive from TRSL?
Will my Social Security benefits be affected by my TRSL retirement?

Click here to register today!

Did you miss our newest webinar series?

Never fear... click here!

Recordings of these presentations are now available online. These 30-minute webinars cover exactly what you need to know based on where you are in your career.

We schedule new dates throughout the year, and you can view upcoming workshops here... just select the desired workshop series from the drop-down menu.

View the recordings:

Part 1 / Part 2

View the recordings:

Part 1 / Part 2

View the recordings:

Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3

Get the facts about your TRSL account from us

Sometimes, TRSL members are contacted by outside, third-party vendors regarding their retirement benefits and income.

REMEMBER: TRSL does not authorize or endorse any outside, third-party vendors to represent TRSL or provide TRSL retirement information to you. The only exceptions are the three Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) vendors -- TIAA (formerly TIAACREF), VOYA, and VALIC -- who provide investment services, communication, and record keeping to individuals who participate in the ORP, a retirement plan available to unclassified employees in higher education.

Important information about outside vendors

Your employer may allow outside vendors on campus that offer additional retirement products and services.

These vendors are not affiliated or associated with Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) in any manner.
TRSL does not endorse third-party vendors or their services and products.
TRSL staff will never come to your home or call you unsolicited to ask for your personal information.
TRSL does not provide any retirement information to third-party vendors.
Individuals who rely on any information provided by third-party vendors with regard to TRSL benefits, i.e. calculations, estimates, projections, etc., do so at their own risk.