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When and How to Cancel the Family Death Benefit Plan (FDBP)
As LACERS Members near retirement, one voluntary program they should consider cancelling is the Family Death Benefit Plan (FDBP). Often times, employees elect to participate in the FDBP plan early in their City career due to having a young family, dependent parent and/or not qualifying for other survivorship benefits due to an insufficient amount of service credit. As Members move further along in their career, these criteria may not exist and cancelling the FDBP should be considered.
LACERS Retired Members December Update
‘Tis the Season to Reduce Stress: One effective way to reduce stress this holiday season is by displaying kindness. Kindness has been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and improve mood. If your holiday season feels stressful, try a random act of kindness such as leaving a kind note for a neighbor or a snack for your mail person. Other ideas include calling a family member or making concrete plans with someone you haven’t seen in a while.
It doesn’t have to be something big and extravagant. Kindness can be contagious and help reduce stress levels for yourself and everyone around you. Happy Holidays!
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LACERS Active Members December Update
‘TIS THE SEASON TO REDUCE STRESS
One effective way to reduce stress this holiday season is by displaying kindness. Kindness has been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and improve mood. If your holiday season feels stressful, try a random act of kindness such as leaving a kind note for a neighbor or a snack for your mail person. Other ideas include calling a family member or making concrete plans with someone you haven’t seen in a while.
It doesn’t have to be something big and extravagant. Kindness can be contagious and help reduce stress levels for yourself and everyone around you. Happy Holidays!
December 2021 Paycheck Flyer
MEDICARE PART B DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2022
For 2022, the Medicare Part B annual deductible will be $233.00 for Members and dependents enrolled in the LACERS Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan (with only Medicare Part B). This deductible is the amount of money you have to pay before your insurance starts covering the costs for your healthcare expenses.
WHAT COUNTS TOWARDS THE MEDICARE PART B DEDUCTIBLE?
Medical services and supplies count towards the Medicare Part B deductible.
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FITNESS MADE SIMPLE
Why just talk or dream about exercise when we can “Make Fitness Simple?” Join Coach Sean Foy during monthly classes in 2022 where he will help you train in the comfort and convenience of your own home via computer or phone to realize your personal health and fitness goals! Reserve your spot now! Learn more here.
LACERS Active Members November Update
RETIREMENT APPLICATION PORTAL DEMO
Take time to learn about LACERS’ exciting new Retirement Application Portal (RAP)! Click here for details, or sign up for the upcoming RAP Demonstration webinar on Wednesday, December 15 at 12:00 p.m. via MyLACERS. Can’t make it to the webinar? Watch a recording of a prior RAP Demonstration on the LACERS YouTube channel here.
LACERS Retired Members November Update
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Enrollment Comes to a Close: LACERS’ Open Enrollment period ended on November 15, and health and dental plan changes can no longer be made for the 2022 calendar year. Plan changes will take effect on January 1, 2022. Unless you have a qualifying event, the next opportunity to make changes to your LACERS health plan will be next year during the Open Enrollment period for 2023.
For more information about qualifying events, review your 2022 Health Benefits Guide (page 5) here, contact LACERS at (800) 779-8328 / RTT (888) 349-3996, or email lacers.health@lacers.org. Your 2022 plan premiums will be reflected beginning with your December 31, 2021, monthly allowance statement.
November 2021 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS OPEN ENROLLMENT PLAN CHANGES TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2022
LACERS’ Open Enrollment period ended November 15 and health and dental plan changes can no longer be made for the 2022 calendar year. Unless you have a qualifying event, the next opportunity to make changes to your LACERS health plan will be next year during the Open Enrollment period for 2023.
Open Enrollment Meeting Recordings Now Available
The end of this year’s Open Enrollment period is fast approaching. Make any health benefit selection changes you have for 2022 by November 15!
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HOLIDAY WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
The Holiday Wellness Workshop: Understanding Holiday Blues will be held via Zoom and will feature Dr. Haydeh Fakhrabadi, Psy.D., CPII Clinical Psychologist with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Learn more here.
LACERS Active Members October Update
LACERS Retired Members October Update
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Enrollment is Here!: Be on the lookout over the next few days for mailings pertaining to Open Enrollment. Take time to access Open Enrollment virtual meeting dates for each health carrier and other important information on the Open Enrollment webpage here.
Retiree October 2021 Paycheck Flyer
There’s Still Time: Attend a 2022 Open Enrollment Virtual Meeting
Open Enrollment will end on November 15. Don’t miss your chance to attend any of the remaining virtual Open Enrollment meetings available for you to learn about changes for 2022 and your health plan options. The virtual meetings are health carrier specific and will be held on the following dates at 10:00 a.m.:
Open Enrollment Ended November 15
Open Enrollment took place from October 15 to November 15, 2021.
Retired Members under age 65 received an Open Enrollment statement, the Open Enrollment Overview and instructions on how to access the 2022 Health Benefits Guide online. Retired Members age 65 and over received a printed copy of the 2022 Health Benefits Guide in their packet.
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HOLIDAY WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
The Holiday Wellness Workshop: Understanding Holiday Blues will be held via Zoom and will feature Dr. Haydeh Fakhrabadi, Psy.D., CPII Clinical Psychologist with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Learn more here.
LACERS Active Members September Update
SECURE DOCUMENT UPLOAD NOW AVAILABLE
Members can now access the “Secure Upload” page on the LACERS website. We are excited to offer this safe and convenient way for Members to submit documents! Visit the page here.
LACERS Retired Members September Update
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Secure Document Upload Now Available: Members can now access the “Secure Upload” page on the LACERS website. We are excited to offer this safe and convenient way for Members to submit documents! Visit the page here.
Retiree September 2021 Paycheck Flyer
Save the Date: 2022 Open Enrollment Virtual Meetings
LACERS has planned several virtual meetings to share updates regarding your health plans and health benefits for 2022, and to answer your questions so you can make the best healthcare decisions for you and your family.
Newest LACERS Well Newsletter is Here!
Summer 2021 Edition Now Available
The Summer 2021 edition of the LACERS Well newsletter is ready to view here on the LACERS website! In its pages you’ll find messages from LACERS’ General Manager and LACERS’ Wellness Program Manager, tips regarding health benefits, Open Enrollment information, and more. Be on the lookout for printed versions that were mailed out recently as well.
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ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Tune in to this Estate Planning Webinar to learn about caregiving & living arrangements, grief and loss, wills, and more. Additional information is available here.