Benefit Connection Podcast
Episode #13 Rethinking Retirement: Choosing to Work Beyond Retirement Eligibility
Published on: February 18, 2026If you’ve ever wondered what difference staying a few extra years could make, this episode is for you. Host Susan Boessen and Member Services Educator Cami Case explain:
- How extra years can boost your monthly retirement benefit
- Why cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) grow more when your benefit starts higher
- Eligibility for the Partial Lump Sum Option
- Health insurance considerations before Medicare eligibility
- Personal financial goals and lifestyle factors
Working longer can increase your benefit and provide more flexibility for your future. Tune in to learn how these factors could impact your retirement timeline.
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.