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July 2023 Paycheck Flyer
THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO HAVE YOUR ANNUAL EYE EXAM
An annual eye exam can help you stay on top of healthy eye care. Don’t wait! Take care of your eyes this summer. LACERS Vision coverage is available for Members who participate in a LACERS-sponsored medical plan. Anthem Blue View Vision is available to Members who are enrolled in Anthem Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, or UnitedHealthcare. Members enrolled in a Kaiser Permanente plan are covered for vision services with Kaiser.
LACERS Retired Members Update for July
ANNOUNCEMENT
LACERS welcomes our newest Commissioner to our Board of Administration, Mr. Gaylord “Rusty” Roten. Commissioner Roten will attend his first LACERS Board meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Join us in welcoming him to the LACERS Board!
To learn more about Commissioner Roten and the other members of the Board, please visit our Board Members webpage.
LACERS Active Members Update for July
ANNOUNCEMENT
LACERS welcomes our newest Commissioner to our Board of Administration, Mr. Gaylord “Rusty” Roten. Commissioner Roten will attend his first LACERS Board meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Join us in welcoming him to the LACERS Board!
To learn more about Commissioner Roten and the other members of the Board, please visit our Board Members webpage.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
June 2023 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.
LACERS Retired Members Update for June
ANNOUNCEMENT
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth.
LACERS Active Members Update for June
ANNOUNCEMENT
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
IN-PERSON EVENTS ARE BACK. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
ESTATE PLANNING EVENT
Monday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Almansor Court in Alhambra
This in-person event will cover topics such as Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, LACERS Special Durable Power of Attorney forms, and more. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Opportunity drawings will take place during the event.
May 2023 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT OPEN – DISCRETIONARY COLA
On April 14, 2023, the LACERS Board introduced a request to the City Council to consider a Discretionary Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Retired Members and Beneficiaries (Council File # 23-0418) to help combat the high inflation experienced during the most recent fiscal year.
LACERS Retired Members Update for May
ANNOUNCEMENT
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
LACERS Active Members Update for May
ANNOUNCEMENT
Upcoming City Holiday: LACERS will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
IN-PERSON EVENTS ARE BACK. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
Monday, May 8, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Almansor Court in Alhambra
In partnership with Mom’s Computer, a technology provider contracted by LACERS, this in-person workshop will show participants how to navigate the changing technology landscape and offer tips on using computers, smartphones/tablets, the Internet, and more. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Opportunity drawings will take place during the event.
April 2023 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS IS NOW OPEN AT OUR NEW LOCATION!
We are excited to share that our new location at 977 N. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles’ Chinatown is now open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. No appointments are needed. Please check in at our first-floor reception desk upon your arrival for assistance. All online services and virtual assistance remain available.
LACERS Retired Members April Update
GETTING IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE JUST GOT EASIER
Appointments are no longer needed when visiting LACERS at our new location at 977 N. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles’ Chinatown. We are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*
All online services and virtual counseling remain available for our Members. Please contact LACERS at (800) 779-8328 for assistance.
*Please note a current government-issued photo identification or City employee badge is required to enter our building except when attending public meetings of the LACERS Board of Administration. Also, parking is not available at the building. Paid parking lots, public transit, and street parking are available nearby.
LACERS Active Members April Update
GETTING IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE JUST GOT EASIER
Appointments are no longer needed when visiting LACERS at our new location at 977 N. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles’ Chinatown. We are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*
All online services and virtual counseling remain available for our Members. Please contact LACERS at (800) 779-8328 for assistance.
*Please note a current government-issued photo identification or City employee badge is required to enter our building except when attending public meetings of the LACERS Board of Administration. Also, parking is not available at the building. Paid parking lots, public transit, and street parking are available nearby.
March 2023 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS REOPENS APRIL 3RD AT ITS NEW HEADQUARTERS
We’ve missed you! LACERS has recently moved to its very own, state-of-the-art building in Chinatown. We are pleased to announce that on April 3, we will once again be able to assist you with your retirement needs in-person as we welcome you to our new headquarters. Visit LACERS.org to learn more about our building located at 977 N. Broadway. We look forward to seeing you soon.
LACERS Active Members March Update
REOPENING APRIL 3 AT NEW LOCATION
Starting April 3, LACERS Front Desk at our new location on the first floor of 977 N. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles’ Chinatown will be open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All online services and virtual counseling remain available for our Members.
*Please note a current government-issued photo identification or City employee badge is required to enter our building. Also, parking is NOT available at the building. Paid parking lots, public transit, and street parking are available nearby.
LACERS Retired Members March Update
REOPENING APRIL 3 AT NEW LOCATION
Starting April 3, LACERS Front Desk at our new location on the first floor of 977 N. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles’ Chinatown will be open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., for general inquiries and document drop-off. Appointments are also available through our online booking system.
All online services and virtual counseling remain available for our Members.
*Please note a current government-issued photo identification or City employee badge is required to enter our building. Also, parking is NOT available at the building. Paid parking lots, public transit, and street parking are available nearby.