LACERS Active Members Update for March
LACERS OFFICES CLOSED ON MONDAY, MARCH 30
City Holiday: LACERS is closed on Monday, March 30, 2026, in observance of Farmworkers Day.
DON’T MISS THE FIRST-EVER IN-PERSON TIER 3 RETIREMENT BENEFITS SEMINAR AT LACERS!
There’s still time to register to attend our first-ever in-person Tier 3 Retirement Benefits Seminar at LACERS Headquarters! Light refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, March 31, 9:00 a.m.
Register to attend today via your MyLACERS account or contact LACERS by phone at (800) 779-8328 to register.
IN-PERSON TIER 1 RETIREMENT BENEFITS SEMINAR AT THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT ON MONDAY, APRIL 13
This half-day seminar covers the LACERS Tier 1 retirement formula, retirement allowance benefit, health benefits, survivor benefits, mental preparedness, and what to expect at retirement. Parking is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
Monday, April 13, 9:00 a.m.
The California Endowment
1000 Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
You can register online through your MyLACERS account or by calling LACERS at (800) 779-8328 or RTT (888) 349-3996.
MEET LACERS AT CITY HALL FARMERS’ MARKET
Come visit the LACERS team at the City Hall Farmers’ Market every Wednesday starting April 1, 2026! It’s a quick and easy way for Active Members to get general retirement questions answered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Where: 200 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Schedule may vary in inclement weather.
Explore our full schedule of events.
ARE YOU PAYING FOR SOMETHING YOU NO LONGER NEED?
As LACERS Members near retirement, one voluntary program they should consider cancelling is the Family Death Benefit Plan (FDBP). Often times, employees elect to participate in the FDBP plan early in their City career due to having a young family, dependent parent and/or not qualifying for other survivorship benefits due to an insufficient amount of service credit. As Members move further along in their career, these criteria may not exist and cancelling the FDBP should be considered.
Furthermore, although Members may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their years of service credit, FDBP cannot be paid in conjunction with a Service Retirement Survivorship or Deferred Service Retirement Survivorship.
When to Cancel?
Members should cancel FDBP when they:
- No longer have young children and/or dependent parents; and,
- Qualify for either a Service Retirement Survivorship or Deferred Service Retirement Survivorship.
How to Cancel?
Cancelling is easy. Simply review and complete this FDBP Cancellation Form and return it to LACERS. If you are not sure if you should consider cancelling FDBP, please call (800) 779-8328 and we will assist you.
UPCOMING BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m. Visit our Agendas and Minutes webpage for more information.
*ADA Statement: Sign Language Interpreters, Communications Access Real-Time Transcription, Assisted Listening Devices, or other auxiliary aids and services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours before the meeting you wish to attend. Due to difficulties securing Sign Language Interpreters, notice is strongly recommended for five or more business days. For additional information, please contact (800) 779-8328 or RTT (888) 349-3996.