Payments of Disability and Death Benefits, When

PURPOSE: This rule specifies when the system shall begin distributing payments in the event of the disability or death of a member. (1) In the event that a member or beneficiary becomes entitled to a benefit due to the disability or death of the member, LAGERS shall commence payment of such benefit, with the approval of the executive director, on the next regularly scheduled payment date— (A) In the case of disability, following the issuances of a final order of the board, including automatic final orders consistent with the provisions of 16 CSR 20-2.085(2); or (B) In the case of death, following a determination by staff that the beneficiary is entitled to death benefits under section 70.661, RSMo. (2) Nothing in this rule shall require the executive director to grant such approval in the absence of a final order of the board. (3) Upon an approval of benefits under this rule, the board shall be notified of such approval at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. (4) In the event that a later hearing, determination of the board, or judicial proceeding renders an order inconsistent with the grant of a benefit under this rule, such benefit shall be considered an erroneous overpayment. Such an overpayment may be recouped by the system in accordance with 16 CSR 202.060. AUTHORITY: section 70.605, RSMo 2016, and section 70.680, RSMo Supp. 2025*. Original rule filed July 14, 2025, effective Feb. 28, 2026. *Original authority: 70.605, RSMo 1967, amended 1974, 1992, 2000, 2003, 2013, and 70.680, RSMo 1967, amended 1971, 1972, 1975, 1980, 1988, 1992, 2000, 2025.