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Measure FF Tier 1-Enhanced Refund Request Form Process
This is to inform you that LACERS has received your completed Measure FF Tier 1–Enhanced Refund Request Form along with a copy of your valid government-issued identification. LACERS has processed your refund request and has mailed your check. You should receive your refund check at the address you provided within 5 to 7 business days.
If you do not receive your check within 2 weeks of the date of this notification, please contact LACERS at (800) 779-8328.
Measure FF Tier 1-Enhanced Refund Request Form Process
This is to inform you that LACERS has received your completed Measure FF Tier 1–Enhanced Refund Request Form along with a copy of your valid government-issued identification. LACERS has processed your refund request and has mailed your check. You should receive your refund check at the address you provided within 5-7 business days.
If you do not receive your check within 2 weeks of the date of this notification, please contact LACERS at (800) 779-8328.
Measure FF Tier 1-Enhanced Refund Request Form Process
In early April, LACERS notified all eligible Airport Peace Officers (APOs) who elected to transfer to LAFPP and paid the $5,700 for Tier 1-Enhanced death and disability benefits in 2018 that they must complete and submit a Measure FF Tier 1-Enhanced Refund Request Form (Refund Form). By submitting the Refund Form, the APOs will decide whether they would like LACERS to hold the check for the Member to pick up in person or mail the refund check to the Member at a verified address.
Measure FF Tier 1-Enhanced Refund Request Form Process
In early April, LACERS notified all eligible Airport Peace Officers (APOs) who elected to transfer to LAFPP and paid the $5,700 for Tier 1-Enhanced death and disability benefits in 2018 that they must complete and submit a Measure FF Tier 1-Enhanced Refund Request Form (Refund Form). By submitting the Refund Form, the APOs will decide whether they would like LACERS to hold the check for the Member to pick up in person or mail the refund check to the Member at a verified address.
Action Required: Submit Measure FF Refund Request by May 1
Pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 4.1002(h), Tier 1–Enhanced LACERS Members who elected to transfer to LAFPP Tier 6 under the LACERS Peace Officer Transfer Program (Eligible Member) shall receive an interest-free refund of the $5,700 post-tax contributions paid from personal funds for enhanced benefits.
As an Eligible Member, to receive the non-taxable (already taxed) $5,700 refund, you must complete and submit a Measure FF Tier 1–Enhanced Refund Request Form along with a copy of a valid government-issued identification to LACERS by Friday, May 1, 2026.
CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ELECTION TO REMAIN IN LACERS
The deadline to submit a Transfer Election Form for the Measure FF Transfer Program was Friday, January 9, 2026. The Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) did not receive a Transfer Election Form from you.
Accordingly, your membership, service credit, member contributions, and associated employer contributions will remain with LACERS. You will not have a future opportunity to transfer to Tier 6 of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) through the Measure FF Transfer Program.
CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ELECTION TO TRANSFER REMAINING LACERS SERVICE CREDIT TO LAFPP TIER 6
Thank you for participating in the Measure FF Transfer Program. You made an irrevocable election to transfer your remaining service credit with the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) to Tier 6 of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP).
CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ELECTION TO REMAIN IN LACERS
Thank you for submitting a Measure FF Transfer Election Form. You made an irrevocable election to remain a member of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS).
Accordingly, your membership, service credit, member contributions, and associated employer contributions will remain with LACERS. You will not have a future opportunity to transfer to Tier 6 of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) through the Measure FF Transfer Program.
CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ELECTION TO TRANSFER FROM LACERS TO LAFPP TIER 6
Thank you for participating in the Measure FF Transfer Program. You made an irrevocable election to transfer to Tier 6 of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) and to terminate your membership with the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS).
There are 2 Days Until the Measure FF Deadline
This is to remind you that January 9, 2026, is the deadline to submit your Measure FF Transfer Election Form (TEF).
A digital copy of the TEF, which can be electronically submitted, is available here. Once the form is submitted, the election to transfer to LAFPP Tier 6 is irrevocable. Failure to submit an election form by the January 9, 2026, deadline will result in the Member remaining a LACERS Member by default.
Measure FF Transfer Opportunity Deadline is NEXT week – January 9, 2026
Measure FF Deadline: January 9, 2026
The deadline to submit your Measure FF Transfer Election Form is next week on January 9, 2026.
Measure FF allows for the voluntary transfer of certain sworn public safety officers from LACERS to LAFPP Tier 6.
To transfer from LACERS to LAFPP Tier 6, you must:
1) Attend a mandatory counseling session; and,
2) File an election form with LACERS by January 9, 2026.
Updated FAQs and Upcoming Deadline
Updates to FAQs located at lacers.org/ff.
LACERS and LAFPP recently updated the FAQs for the Measure FF Transfer Program. Here are two important questions that came up in the Q and A sessions:
Action Required RE: Measure FF Transfer
We are writing to highlight an important difference in disability retirement benefits provided by the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP), and the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), which may affect your decision to transfer to LAFPP Tier 6 or to remain a LACERS member.
Notice of Mandatory Virtual Counseling Sessions and Resources
To ensure that all LACERS Peace Officer Members who are eligible for the transfer opportunity have access to the necessary information to make an informed decision that benefits them and their families, LACERS has added the following supplemental resources to the Measure FF webpage:
Recreation and Parks Measure FF Mandatory Counseling Session and Resources
Tomorrow, November 18, 10:30 A.M.
To ensure that all LACERS Peace Officer Members who are eligible for the transfer opportunity have access to the necessary information to make an informed decision that benefits them and their families, LACERS has added the following supplemental resources to the Measure FF webpage:
Recreation and Parks Measure FF Mandatory Counseling Session
On Friday, October 31, 2025, the City Council of Los Angeles adopted Measure FF, which allows for the voluntary transfer of certain sworn public safety officers from LACERS to LAFPP Tier 6.
To ensure that all LACERS Peace Officer Members who are eligible for the transfer opportunity have access to the necessary information to make an informed decision that benefits them and their families, LACERS has been collaborating with the Recreation and Parks Department on a Measure FF Transfer Opportunity Counseling Session.
Date & Time:
Notice of Mandatory Virtual Counseling Sessions
For All LACERS Peace Officer Members Who Are Eligible for the LAFPP Transfer Opportunity
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