Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana is a defined benefit plan because an exact monthly retirement benefit can be calculated.  Benefits are paid according to a formula based on years of service and the average of the highest thirty-six (36) joined months of service.

TRSL Retirement Eligibility

• 5 years of service and age 60
• 25 years of service and age 55
• 30 years of service at any age
• 20 years at any age (Actuarial reduced formula)

Advantages

• Disability Retirement Eligibility after five years of service.
• Survivors benefits available after five years of service.

Retirement Formula

(Years of service) X (2.5%) = % of average of the three highest years of salary.  See retirement handbook for details of plan.

Vesting

You are vested in TRSL at the completion of five years of service.  Vesting means an employee has gained entitlement to a benefit upon attaining age 60.

After Termination of Service

• Employees are eligible for a refund of their contributions to the system (refunds of contributions can be requested and are subject to taxes and penalty).

• Contributions can be rolled over to an IRA.

• Funds can be left in system, but does not earn interest.

Contributions

• Employee contributes 8% of base salary.
• Employer contributes 15.5% to the System.