Did you know?

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.