Frequently Asked Questions

General || Actives || Retirees

General FAQs

  • Board and Investment Committee meetings are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Please consult schedule for details.

  • Please see our current Newsletter for more information or visit the Louisiana legislature’s website.

  • Please complete the Address Change Form and return to info@lsprs.org.

  • Please complete the Beneficiary Change Form and return to info@lsprs.org.

  • Please send a copy of your SSA card and driver’s license to info@lsprs.org.

  • Please note that survivor benefits are dictated by statutes. See member handbook for summary: Old Plan New Plan

Active FAQs

  • All transfers are calculated by the system’s actuary. Please complete the Application for Actuarial Transfer of Creditable Service and submit it along with the calculation fee. See member handbook for more details: Old Plan New Plan

  • Military purchases are calculated by the system’s actuary. Please complete the Military Purchase Application and submit it along with the calculation fee. See member handbook for more details: Old Plan New Plan

  • Air Time purchases are calculated by the system’s actuary. Please complete the Application to Purchase Service Credit and submit it along with the calculation fee. See member handbook for more details: Old Plan New Plan

  • Please see the contact page for our office hours and location.

  • A member cannot refund the contributions if vested in the retirement system. See member handbook for more details: Old Plan New Plan. Non-vested members must complete the Refund of Accumulated Contributions Application and submit it to info@lsprs.org.

  • Statements of contributions are mailed in January of each year. Please contact us to request an additional Contribution Statement.

  • A member cannot borrow against employee contributions to the retirement system. If you have contributed to deferred compensation, you can contact Empower for more information about their loan process.

  • Please complete the Estimate Request Form and return it to info@lsprs.org.

  • See member handbook for eligibility requirements and explanation: Old Plan New Plan

  • See member handbook for eligibility requirements and explanation: Old Plan New Plan

  • See member handbook for eligibility requirements and explanation: Old Plan New Plan

Retiree FAQs

  • Please complete the Direct Deposit Authorization form and return it to info@lsprs.org.

  • Please complete the 2024 W-4P Form for Federal Withholding and return it to info@lsprs.org.

  • DROP account statements are mailed in January of each year. Please contact us to request an additional DROP statement.

  • 1099-R statements are mailed in January of each year. Please contact us to request an additional 1099-R.

  • Benefits are paid on the last business day of the month. Please see the Direct Deposit Schedule for this year’s dates.

  • The only automatic changes are OGB premiums, supplemental insurance premiums, federal income tax table, Honor Fund, Permanent Benefit Increases and LSTA (retirees no longer pay dues once they turn 60).

  • Reemployment of Retiree (R.S. 11:149 and 11:1311)

    Whenever a retiree of the Louisiana State Police Retirement System returns to employment as a sworn, commissioned law enforcement officer of the Office of State Police in any office, section, agency, commission, or branch of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, whether by Executive Order or by any other authorized action or authority, this retiree shall NOT be entitled to renew membership in or become a member of the Louisiana State Police Retirement System.

    If earnings, in such aforementioned employment, are more than fifty (50%) percent of the average final compensation; then the retirement benefit shall be suspended for every month of such employment. Upon separation from employment, the retirement benefit will be reinstated.

  • Please contact us to request an income verification letter.

  • LSPRS can only deduct your health insurance premiums and forward them to OGB on your behalf.

    LSPRS cannot answer questions in reference to health insurance coverage and cannot change coverage. Please contact DPS HR or OGB for assistance.

    DPS Human Resources: 225-925-6004

    OGB: 1-800-272-8451

If you have a different question, please contact LSPRS.