Eligibility

Membership, Tier, and Retirement Eligibility

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Membership, Tier, and Retirement Eligibility

Knowing more about your membership, tier status, and retirement eligibility can help you better prepare for your retirement. Learn more by reviewing this section. 

 

Retiree Event / LACERS Well

The Music Center Symphonian Tour

 Join LACERS Well for a historical and architectural tour of the four performance venues of the Music Center campus – Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,  Mark Taper Forum & the Ahmanson. 

Tours take approximately 90 minutes and include exterior and interior spaces of the Walt Disney Concert Hall & the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Touring any of the performance venues may be subject to change due to performances, rehearsals and/or technical work. 

Monday September 21, 2026 12:00 PM 

THE MUSIC CENTER

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Membership Eligibility

Full-time

Permanent full-time employees of the City of Los Angeles, including those who work a 72-hour work week, are eligible for membership with LACERS.

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Tier Eligibility

Tier 1 Members: Primarily members hired prior to February 21, 2016

Tier 1 Enhanced Airport Peace Officers Members (Closed Tier): Members who are Airport Peace Officers as defined in section 4.1001(a) of the Administrative Code and completed the election process to remain with LACERS by January 8, 2019.

Tier 3 Members: Primarily members hired on or after February 21, 2016

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Retirement Benefit Eligibility

Retirement Benefit Eligibility

 After completing five (5) years of continuous City service, members become vested and eligible to receive retirement benefits. However, to retire you must also meet the criteria found in the tables below.

Part-time employees should contact LACERS for retirement benefit eligibility information which is not included here.

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