Retired Members Update for July
As July comes to a close, here’s to enjoying the heart of summer and embracing all the simple joys the new month brings!
LACERS RETIRED MEMBER MID-YEAR CHECK-UP 2026
Now’s the perfect time to do a mid-year check-up on your LACERS benefits. Below are items to check off your list.
KEEP YOUR BENEFICIARIES CURRENT
Make it a habit to review your designated beneficiaries on file with LACERS annually so that if you pass away, your benefits are paid out as intended.
You can view your current designations via your MyLACERS account and make changes by submitting a new Designation of Beneficiary Form via Secure Document Upload.
DESIGNATE A POWER OF ATTORNEY
What if you experienced an illness, an accident, or another life-changing event that left you unable to sign your own documents or make decisions? Whom would you want to step in and handle your affairs?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to designate someone to act on your behalf when you are unable to do so yourself. LACERS has a special Durable Power of Attorney, which allows you to designate someone to manage your LACERS pension. Safeguard your interests and complete the form today.
SIGN UP FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT
Don’t wait for the mail. Sign up to receive your monthly allowance by direct deposit. You can sign up and change the account on file with LACERS via your MyLACERS account or by completing and submitting a Direct Deposit Authorization Form using our Secure Document Upload.
LACERS MEDICARE REQUIREMENT
Retirees and their eligible dependents are required to be enrolled in Medicare Part B at age 65 to qualify for a LACERS medical plan premium subsidy and be eligible for coverage in a LACERS-sponsored medical benefit plan. Medicare Part A is only required if it is free to the Retiree. Take time to learn more about our Medicare requirement.
LACERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: RETIREE MYLACERS SELF-UPDATES
Learn how you can update your address, phone number, and email address online using your MyLACERS account by watching this MyLACERS Self-Update Demo video.
*Please note that address changes made before the 12th of the month are effective immediately. Those made on or after the 12th of the month are effective on the 1st of the following month.
BEAT THE HEAT: CITY OF LOS ANGELES COOLING CENTERS
During periods of excessive heat, the City of Los Angeles will open dedicated cooling centers. Learn more by visiting the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Management Department website.
UPCOMING BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING
The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 28, 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.