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Family Death Benefit Insurance Plan (FDBIP)

The Family Death Benefit Insurance Plan (FDBIP or "the Plan") is a voluntary program designed to provide increased financial protection for the families of LACERS members who die prior to retirement. It affords similar protection provided by Survivors Insurance under the Social Security program. The FDBIP is funded on an insurance basis with participating members and the City sharing the cost and is in addition to other death benefits provided by the System. Beginning July 1, 2004, each member pays $3.70 a month and the City contributes an equal amount. An employee becomes eligible for membership in the Plan after 18 months of City service.

For more details, please view the information sheet, brochure, or the video.

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