MERSLA • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Need help? Phone: 225-925-4810 Toll-Free: 1-800-820-1137 Fax: 225-925-4816

Employer Seeking to Join MERS

Employers seeking to participate in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana should contact this office at 225-925-4810 or 800-820-1137 to speak with Lacey Waguespack for more information on joining MERS. If you prefer a Microsoft Word version of the application that can be edited, please contact lobby@mersla.com. MERS has two (2) plans to choose from; Plan A members may or may not participate in Social Security and Plan B is mandated to participate in Social Security. The "Plan Description" section of this website has information on the difference between the two (2) plans.

MERS welcomes all inquiries concerning membership participation. Call this office to find out if you qualify to become a participating employer.

Supporting Documents

Membership Participation AgreementDOCX · 36 KBView Document
Ordinance/Resolution – Non-Municipality EmployerPDF · 118 KBView Document
Ordinance/Resolution – MunicipalityPDF · 118 KBView Document

Choosing a MERS Plan

MERS has two plans available to participating employers. Compare Plan A and Plan B before applying.

Compare Plan A & Plan B

Handbooks & Administrative Rules

The MERS handbooks and the Title 58 Administrative Rules set out the requirements for participating employers.

View Handbooks & Administrative Rules

Need help? Call MERS at 225-925-4810 or 1-800-820-1137.