Frequently Asked Questions

Cost-of-living Allowance | Divorce | Leaving State Employment | Life Insurance | Payment of Benefits | Survivor Benefits

Payment of benefits
	Can I have my retirement benefit directly deposited in my bank account?
	How often will I receive a benefit payment?
	If my paycheck as an active employee is already sent to my bank by direct deposit, will my retirement benefit be deposited automatically?
	How do I change my income tax withholding?

Cost-of-living allowance
	As a retiree, when will I get my cost-of-living allowance?

Divorce
	How does divorce affect my retirement benefit?

Life Insurance
	Can I take my life insurance into retirement?
	How long does it take for my beneficiary(ies) to receive the proceeds from my life insurance?

Survivor benefit
	I am now receiving a survivor benefit from my spouse, a deceased Missouri state retiree. If I remarry, will it continue?

Leaving state employment
	How would I qualify for a cash-out?
	How do I apply for a cash-out?