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New Online Retirement Application Portal Coming Soon!
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Introducing the New Online Retirement Application Portal
Soon, you will be able to apply and complete the entire retirement process online, from the comfort of your own home, using a safe and secure portal. Below are a few details you should know so that you will be prepared to use the portal once it is launched!
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
Join us for Upcoming LACERS Well Events!
SILVERSNEAKERS 101 WEBINAR
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn how to stay active, connected, and improve your overall well-being through this FREE program that is available to Anthem Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare plan members. Learn more here.
LACERS Active Members March Update
NO PLACE FOR HATE
In solidarity with all communities who have been targeted with acts of violence based on one’s race or perceived race, nationality, gender, disability or sexual orientation.
Please take a moment to read an important message from LACERS here.
No Place For Hate
In solidarity with all communities who have been targeted with acts of violence based on one’s race or perceived race, nationality, gender, disability or sexual orientation.
LACERS Retired Members March Update
MEMBER RESOURCES
Watch New MyLACERS and Investment Topic Videos on YouTube:
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Retiree March 2021 Paycheck Flyer
Keep Your Address Up to Date With LACERS
Did you change your place of residence recently or plan to in the near future? If so, make sure you complete and submit a Change of Address form found at lacers.org/forms to ensure you continue to receive your retirement benefit and Member communications materials in a timely manner.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
Join us for Upcoming LACERS Well Events!
MOM’S COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EVENT
Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m. PST
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m. PST
The LACERS Well team, along with Mom’s Computer, has scheduled monthly classes to help Members navigate the changing technology landscape, offer tips on using different devices, and more. Click here for more details.
LACERS Active Members February Update
Submitting a Retirement Application
Are you planning to submit a retirement application in the near future? LACERS’ website, lacers.org, has helpful information that can make your retirement process as smooth as possible. Click here to learn more about what is needed during the retirement process, or click here to access the retirement application forms.
Retiree February 2021 Paycheck Flyer
Annual Notice of Right to Elect or Revoke Federal Income Tax Withholding
You have the right to change your Federal income tax withholding. For 2021, if you receive less than an amount of $25,200 in taxable LACERS benefit payments, you are not required to elect Federal income tax withholding. However, keep in mind that the potential of up to 3% Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in July 2021 may increase your income beyond the annual limit.
A. If you choose NOT to make changes to your current withholding:
Newest LACERS Well Newsletter is Here!
Winter 2021 Edition Now Available
The Winter 2021 edition of the LACERS Well newsletter is ready to view here on the LACERS website! In its pages you’ll find ways to give back to your community, stay connected virtually, manage stress in a positive way, and more. Printed versions of the newsletter will be arriving through the mail next week.
LACERS Well February Calendar of Events
Let’s get through this together. The pandemic has challenged us physically and mentally. Join us for February Wellness Events designed to help all of us handle these challenging times. 
Register for any of the listed events online through your MyLACERS account here. If you do not have a MyLACERS account, you may call LACERS at (800) 779-8328. If you need assistance with registration, you may send an email to LacersWell@lacers.org.
Helpful Links from The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
Los Angeles is proud to be a protector of the American Dream and a defender of the inclusive values that are the bedrock of this great country. Mayor Garcetti is a national leader in the movement to help create new pathways to citizenship for people who are American by every measure except the papers they hold — and who deserve job opportunities, better wages, the right to vote, and peace of mind that citizenship brings into people’s lives.
LACERS Active Members January Update
LACERS’ General Manager New Years Message
On behalf of LACERS, happy new year! Hopefully you have had a prosperous start to 2021. Take a moment to read a new year’s message from LACERS’ General Manager, Neil Guglielmo, available here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? LACERS has put together information and resources regarding the vaccine, available here.
Retiree January 2021 Paycheck Flyer
There’s Still Time: Open Enrollment Continues Until March 31
LACERS’ Extended Open Enrollment period will end on March 31, 2021. This means that you still have an opportunity to review and make changes to your medical and dental plans for the 2021 Plan year.
Retiree December 2020 Paycheck Flyer
New Logo, Same Commitment!
LACERS is proud to announce the launch of our new logo and brand identity as part of the ongoing evolution of our organization. We have grown and evolved over this past year, and we are refreshing our brand to better reflect who we are. After careful consideration, we have chosen a new logo that is modern with key elements that convey our mission and orientation for growth, while remaining true to our commitment to our Members!
Retiree November 2020 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS Open Enrollment Period Continues
LACERS Open Enrollment started on October 15, 2020 and will run until March 31, 2021. This year’s Open Enrollment period was extended to allow staff more time to process your requests while handling the increased workload associated with the City’s retirement incentive program. As mentioned in previous communications, LACERS will have up to three months to process your request and keep in mind that you cannot make another change for at least one year from your change’s effective date unless you have a qualifying event.