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Did you know?

April 16, 2015

Did you know…
  • A TRSL benefit is more affordable for employers than Social Security (4.2% rate versus 6.2% rate next year).
  • At 8% of salary, teachers pay for the lion’s share of their benefits.
  • The unfunded accrued liability (UAL) is mostly past debt the state owes TRSL.
  • TRSL provides a modest, yet reliable source of income to more than 73,000 retirees and beneficiaries, giving them buying power in their local communities.
  • Most TRSL members cannot participate in Social Security. A TRSL benefit is often their sole source of retirement income.
  • TRSL pensions support approximately 18,674 Louisiana jobs and nearly $783 million in income.
For more information about the unfunded accrued liability, click here.

To read about the economic impact of TRSL benefits, click here.
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