Legal Disclaimer

The information on this website was developed and prepared for the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System (“MPERS”). It is not intended as a substitute for the Louisiana Revised Statutes or the Internal Revenue Code, nor will the information on this website prevail should a conflict arise between the contents of this website and either Title 11 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes or the Internal Revenue Code. Rules governing retirement benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change periodically either by statute, regulation, or judicial ruling, and the MPERS will make every effort to periodically update the website to reflect any such changes.

Members, retirees, former members with system credit, or spouses and beneficiaries thereof may not rely on verbal communications or advice given by MPERS staff, MPERS trustees and/or MPERS consultants concerning MPERS benefits, laws, or related matters. Any verbal communications or advice given on such matters shall not be deemed to be binding on the MPERS system, the MPERS Board of Trustees, or the State of Louisiana unless confirmed in writing and approved by the MPERS Board of Trustees or the MPERS Executive Director. Whether verbal or written, communications or advice contrary to statutory law or controlling judicial precedent shall not be binding on the MPERS system, the MPERS Board of Trustees, or the State of Louisiana