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LACERS Active Members Update for August
UPCOMING CITY HOLIDAY
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE
LACERS offers both in-person and virtual assistance to our Members. Click here to make an appointment online or call (800) 779-8328.
LACERS Retired Members Update for August
UPCOMING CITY HOLIDAY
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
LACERS’ 2025 ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT
LACERS’ Annual Open Enrollment period will be held in the fall, and materials will be mailed in October. Materials will also be available online at lacers.org/health-benefits.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS
SCAN/KAISER LUNCH & LEARN MEETING AT THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT CENTER
This lunch-and-learn meeting will be held on Monday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The California Endowment Center, 1000 Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The session will educate Members on managing chronic conditions and preventing them from worsening.
July 2024 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1
The LACERS Board of Administration has approved the maximum allowable Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for eligible LACERS Retired Members and Beneficiaries at 3.0% for Tier 1 and Tier 1 Enhanced Members and 2.0% for Tier 3 Members. Click here to view more information on the COLA increase and the availability of any banked excess. Retirees and Beneficiaries will receive the increase on their July 31st paycheck.
LACERS Active Members Update for July
LACERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION UPDATES
LACERS Board Elects Annie Chao as Board President
Annie Chao has been re-elected as Board President at the July 23 meeting for the term ending July 2025. Additionally, she has been re-elected to serve on the LACERS Board by the Active Members for the term ending June 30, 2029.
LACERS Board Elects Janna Sidley as Vice President
Janna Sidley has been elected as Vice President at the July 23 meeting for the term ending July 2025. She was also re-appointed to serve on the LACERS board by Mayor Bass for the June 30, 2029 term.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS
SUMMER ZUMBA DANCE CLASS AT THE FRIENDSHIP AUDITORIUM
LACERS Well is hosting its first-ever Zumba Dance Class this summer!
June 2024 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1
The LACERS Board of Administration has approved the maximum allowable Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for eligible LACERS Retired Members and Beneficiaries at 3.0% for Tier 1 and Tier 1 Enhanced Members and 2.0% for Tier 3 Members. Click here to view more information on the COLA increase and the availability of any banked excess. Retirees and Beneficiaries will receive the increase on their July 31st paycheck.
LACERS Active Members Update for June
LACERS OFFICES CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS is closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
LACERS Retired Members Update for June
LACERS OFFICES CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS is closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS
5K HIKE-WALK-RUN JUNE 27 AT SILVERLAKE RESERVOIR TRAIL
Sean Foy and LACERS Well are facilitating a 5K Hike-Walk-Run on Thursday, June 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Silverlake Reservoir Trail, 1850 W. Silver Lake Dr., Los Angeles, CA.
May 2024 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS APPOINTMENT-BASED SERVICE BEGINS JUNE 3RD
On Monday, June 3, LACERS will begin utilizing an appointment-based system to provide you with the convenience to coordinate getting all your retirement needs addressed on your schedule. There will be two options for appointments: in person, at our headquarters, and virtually, via Zoom. These new options will allow for timely and convenient access to get your questions answered. To make an appointment, visit lacers.org/contact-us or call (800) 779-8328.
LACERS Retired Members Update for May
LACERS APPOINTMENT-BASED SERVICE BEGINS JUNE 3
On Monday, June 3, LACERS will begin utilizing an appointment-based system for all Members who need in-person assistance. There will be two options for appointments: in person, at our headquarters, and virtually, via Zoom. These new options will allow for timely and convenient access to get your questions answered. Click here to make an appointment online or call (800) 779-8328.
Appointments aren’t necessary if you drop off documents Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and don’t need to speak to anyone. Please note that our operating hours have changed.
In-Person and Virtual Appointment Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Phone Hours
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday
*Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are in place at LACERS’ headquarters, and a current government-issued photo identification or City employee badge is required except when attending public meetings of the LACERS Board of Administration. Parking is not available at the building. Paid parking lots, public transit, and street parking are available nearby.
LACERS Active Members Update for May
LACERS APPOINTMENT-BASED SERVICE BEGINS JUNE 3
On Monday, June 3, LACERS will begin utilizing an appointment-based system for all Members who need in-person assistance. There will be two options for appointments: in person, at our headquarters, and virtually, via Zoom. These new options will allow for timely and convenient access to get your questions answered. Click here to make an appointment online or call (800) 779-8328.
Appointments aren’t necessary if you drop off documents Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and don’t need to speak to anyone. Please note that our operating hours have changed.
In-Person and Virtual Appointment Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Phone Hours
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday
*Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are in place at LACERS’ headquarters, and a current government-issued photo identification or City employee badge is required except when attending public meetings of the LACERS Board of Administration. Parking is not available at the building. Paid parking lots, public transit, and street parking are available nearby.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
JOIN UPCOMING LACERS WELL EVENTS
Visit our LACERS Well Event webpage for complete webinar details.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WEBINAR
Wednesday, May 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
April 2024 Paycheck Flyer
@LACERSOFFICIAL IS THE NEW NAME OF THE LACERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL
New name, but same great source for information about your LACERS benefits and helpful wellness content. The LACERS channel is now verified on YouTube, which means it is officially recognized as a credible source for LACERS content as a recognized public entity. Visit the channel at its new web address: youtube.com/@lacersofficial to subscribe and join over 2,000 other Members who are notified when new content is posted!
LACERS Active Members Update for April
APRIL 22 IS EARTH DAY
Earth Day reminds us of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. Let’s unite to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world. Get involved by visiting the Earth Day website.
LACERS Retired Members Update for April
APRIL 22 IS EARTH DAY
Earth Day reminds us of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. Let’s unite to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world. Get involved by visiting the Earth Day website.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
JOIN UPCOMING LACERS WELL EVENTS
Visit our LACERS Well Event webpage for complete webinar details.
KAISER RETIREE & ACTIVE WELL-BEING WEBINARS
Tuesday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
March 2024 Paycheck Flyer
COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1
The LACERS Board of Administration has approved the maximum allowable Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for eligible LACERS Retired Members and Beneficiaries at 3.0% for Tier 1 and Tier 1 Enhanced Members and 2.0% for Tier 3 Members. Tier 1 and Tier 1 Enhanced Members are City employees who became LACERS Members on or before February 20, 2016. Tier 3 Members are City employees who became LACERS Members on or after February 21, 2016.
LACERS Active Members Update for March
LACERS OFFICES CLOSED ON MONDAY, MARCH 25
City Holiday: LACERS will be closed on Monday, March 25, 2024, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.