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  • Changing Jobs Before Vesting

    Jan 31, 2025, 2:00 PM By MOSERS

    I currently work for Missouri State University, I will not be vested until 11/01/2026. I am thinking of applying for a job with Missouri Department of Economic Development, if I do I will start prior to my vested date with MSU, how would this affect my pension account?

    Since you are already working in a MOSERS benefit-eligible position, you can transfer to any other MOSERS-covered employer in a benefit-eligible position, and your service credit will transfer with you, even if you are not yet vested. Once vested, you are eligible for a lifetime pension benefit when you also meet the retirement age requirement for your plan.

    If you are an MSEP 2011 member, your employee contributions will earn interest as long as you are actively employed, even if you transfer from one MOSERS-covered position to another.

    MOSERS administers retirement benefits (defined benefit pension and deferred compensation plans) for most benefit-eligible state employees. See our list of MOSERS Covered Employers to learn which state agencies and regional colleges & universities are covered by MOSERS, and the Benefit Providers table to find out who administers various benefits.
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  • Which Universities are MOSERS Covered Employers?

    Feb 6, 2024, 2:20 PM By MOSERS
    What universities in Missouri do you serve?
    MOSERS administers retirement benefits (defined benefit pension and deferred compensation plans) for benefit-eligible employees of the following universities. 
     
    • Harris-Stowe State University
    • Lincoln University
    • Missouri Southern State University
    • Missouri State University
    • Missouri Western State University
    • Northwest Missouri State University
    • Southeast Missouri State University
    • Truman State University
    • University of Central Missouri
     
    We administer retirement benefits, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance for benefit-eligible employees of State Technical College of Missouri. 
     
    We do not administer life insurance or long-term disability benefits for university employees, except for eligible employees of Lincoln University. 
     
    See our list of MOSERS Covered Employers and our Benefit Providers flyer for more information.
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  • Returning to Work in a Non-Benefit-Eligible Position

    Jan 17, 2024, 1:45 PM By MOSERS
    I retired by Missouri state government in 2012 and am currently receiving monthly retirement benefits. I am currently working part-time (in a non-benefit eligible position) at Lincoln University, which participates in the MOSERS retirement system. My question is: I've been employed by Lincoln for several years and have been told that in order to keep receiving my monthly benefits, I can only work 1040 hours per calendar year. Is this still a MOSERS policy?
    MOSERS must administer the retirement plans according to applicable state and federal laws. It is the responsibility of your employer, not MOSERS, to determine if the position you are working in is a MOSERS benefit-eligible position. Generally speaking, an employee must work in a position normally requiring at least 1,040 hours per year to qualify for MOSERS benefits. If your employer determines that the position you are working in is not benefit-eligible and you have followed the termination and reemployment rules, you may work in that position and still get your MOSERS pension benefits. Please see Working After Retirement and Benefit Eligibility for more information.
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