Benefit Connection Podcast

Episode #28 - Save Money with Smart Service Purchase Timing: Understanding Recalculation

This episode can help you save money on your service purchase. Mandy Boehm from Member Services explains why the cost of your open service purchase is recalculated every October and why salary increases affect your cost.

With simple examples and real member situations, Mandy shows how purchasing earlier may help you pay less — and how smart planning can support your long‑term retirement goals. 

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri. Any examples used are for demonstrative purposes and are not designed to be member specific. This podcast is intended to serve as a resource and is not a substitute for the law. If differences are stated between this podcast and the law, the law must prevail.