According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), as of February 24, 2025, retroactive benefits and increased monthly benefit payments to people whose benefits were affected by the WEP and GPO have begun. Visit the SSA website for more information or call 1-800-772-1213.
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Session News #22: COLA bill vetoed

Jun 19, 2015

House Bill 42 (Rep. Jones) was vetoed by Gov. Bobby Jindal today. The bill would have authorized a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of up to 1.5% to eligible TRSL retirees and beneficiaries, effective July 1, 2015. The legislation also contained several pension reform provisions.
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