DROP

What happens to your DROP account once your DROP period ends?

Whether you choose to remain in active service or retire and begin receiving your monthly retirement benefits, your DROP account will automatically be transferred to Empower Retirement at the end of your DROP period.

MERS has partnered with Empower Retirement to be able to provide you with more investment options to assist our members in planning for your future.

At no cost to our members, Empower has local retirement plan advisors who are available to meet with you one-on-one, virtually via phone, and/or video conference. Empower’s team can help you stay on course to and through retirement by providing you with the personalized support and education you need based on your financial circumstances. During a meeting with their representative, you can discuss topics, including plan features and benefits, your savings goals, budgeting, investing, retirement readiness, withdrawal strategy, and more.

Empower Contact Information:

Empower Retirement National Client Services: (800) 937-7604
Service hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time

State of Louisiana Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan/Empower:
9100 Bluebonnet Centre Boulevard, Suite 203
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 926-8082

Website:  https://louisianadcp.empower-retirement.com/
Email Address: LouisianaDCP@empower.com
Service hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time