R.S. 11:221(M) provides as follows:For purposes of R.S. 17:1681 and 1681.1, any member who is killed or who acquires a permanent disability solely as the result of injuries sustained in the course and scope of the performance of his official duties, while...

Last August, Councilman Jason Williamswrote to us regarding certain earnable compensation paid to NOPD officers that was not reported to MPERS and for which employee and contributions were paid. Heindicated that the compensation was paid from May 2014 to August 2016...

MPERSrequires the following documents in order to process retirement or DROP applications:birth certificates - for you, your current spouse, and children;Social Security cards - for you, your current spouse, and children;marriage licenses - for each of your marriages,...

On November 15, 2017, MPERS' Executive Director and General Counsel gave a presentation to the board on disability retirement. Disability retirees and potential applicants may wish to review the materials below. Supporting Documents Disability Retirement PowerPoint...

The board of trustees may grant a cost of living adjustment in June of 2021if and only if funds are available from interest earnings in excess of normal requirements, as determined by the actuary, and:the actuary for the system and the legislative auditor certify that...