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LACERS Retired Members December Update

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WISHING YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A SAFE, PROSPEROUS 2023

Season’s greetings from all of us at LACERS. As the year draws to a close, we can’t help but express our sincere appreciation for you. Best wishes in 2023!

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CONNECT WITH OTHERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS!

AGING MASTERY PROGRAM

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The Aging Mastery Program (AMP) is a fun and engaging education and behavior change incentive program for aging well. Beginning on August 30 at 10:00 a.m., this interactive 5-week class empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life, and strengthen ties to your community.  Meet new friends and provide encouragement to one another as you take the Aging Mastery journey together! To learn more about the AMP program, watch this videoGraduates of the program will receive a LACERS Well goodie bag with gift card included. 

FITNESS MADE SIMPLE 

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Why just talk or dream about exercise when we can “Make Fitness Simple?” Join Coach Sean Foy for monthly classes in 2022, with the next session being on August 17 at 9:30 a.m. 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! Learn more on the Fitness Made Simple event page.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE LACERS WELL TEAM!

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Best wishes for a happy holiday season and our sincere appreciation for your participation throughout the year. Check out our upcoming events in December below, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

You can register for these events via your MyLACERS online portal account or by calling LACERS at (800) 779-8328. Once you have registered, expect Zoom access information to be provided at least one day before your event. 

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NEW IRS AND CA STATE TAX WITHHOLDING FORMS FOR 2023 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the State of California have released new forms for requesting federal and state tax withholdings. The new W-4P and W-4R forms will be used for requesting federal tax withholdings and form DE-4P will be used for California State tax withholdings. The new forms will be required for any requests received on December 13, 2022, and beyond. You DO NOT need to submit a new form unless you would like to make changes to your withholdings.

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LACERS Retired Members November Update

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LACERS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS

The Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching, and the LACERS 800 phone number will not be in service from November 21 through November 23. Members can still reach LACERS for urgent matters by leaving a voicemail at (800) 779-8328 or by sending an email to lacers.services@lacers.org. LACERS will be closed on November 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Please keep these dates in mind and plan ahead if you want to speak with a LACERS representative by phone. We look forward to continuing to assist our Members and wish everyone a wonderful holiday!

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LACERS Active Members November Update

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LACERS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS

The Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching, and the LACERS 800 phone number will not be in service from November 21 through November 23. Members can still reach LACERS for urgent matters by leaving a voicemail at (800) 779-8328 or by sending an email to lacers.services@lacers.org. LACERS will be closed on November 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Please keep these dates in mind and plan ahead if you want to speak with a LACERS representative by phone. We look forward to continuing to assist our Members and wish everyone a wonderful holiday!

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HOLIDAY WELL-BEING WEBINAR FOR RETIRED MEMBERS

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Holidays can be challenging for those who have suffered loss or feel alone and without family or social support. This seasonal presentation discusses strategies to combat feelings of sadness or “the blues” during the winter holidays. 

This Zoom meeting takes place on November 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and features Dr. Haydeh Fakhrabadi, Psy.D., CPII Clinical Psychologist with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Reserve your spot now!

You can register for these events via your MyLACERS online portal account or by calling LACERS at (800) 779-8328. Once you have registered, expect Zoom access information to be provided at least one day before your event. 

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OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There is still time to make Open Enrollment changes. Open Enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in a health, dental, or vision plan; change your plan; or add dependents with changes taking effect on January 1, 2023. Don’t miss out! The 2023 Open Enrollment period ends November 17, 2022. For more information, view the 2023 Health Benefits Guide at lacers.org/health-benefits-guide or contact LACERS at (800) 779-8328. 

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LACERS Active Members October Update

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APPLYING FOR RETIREMENT ONLINE

The online Retirement Application Portal (RAP) is an efficient and convenient way to apply for retirement. If you will be retiring in the near future, here are key steps to take before accessing the RAP:

  • Contact LACERS 90 days prior to your anticipated retirement date to request a retirement benefit estimate.
  • Download a Decision Sheet and start to review the decisions you will be making.
  • Register for a Retirement Counseling session and a Health Counseling session. 

Please visit the Applying for Retirement Online webpage for more information.

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LACERS Retired Members October Update

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2023 OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE

Be on the lookout over the next few days for mailings pertaining to Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment packets include an Open Enrollment Health Plan statement and an Open Enrollment overview. Members 65 and over will receive a copy of the 2023 Health Benefits Guide and Members under 65 will receive instructions on accessing the 2023 Health Benefits Guide online. The Open Enrollment Health Plan statement is a snapshot of your coverage in LACERS’ system as of August 31, 2022.

Open Enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in a plan, change your plan or add dependents. The 2023 Open Enrollment period ends Thursday, November 17, 2022.​

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EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS – REGISTER NOW FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT

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Meetings will be held online using Zoom video conference, or you may dial in by phone to hear the online Zoom presentation.

All virtual meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates:

• Kaiser Permanente – October 18

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue View Vision – October 20

• SCAN Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, and Delta Dental – October 25

You can register for these meetings via your MyLACERS online portal account or by calling LACERS at (800) 779-8328. Once you have successfully registered, expect Zoom access information to be provided at least 1 day prior to your event. 

Members unable to attend these sessions can visit the official LACERS YouTube channel and view a recorded version later.

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2023 OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING

This year LACERS Health Benefits’ Open Enrollment period will be held from October 17 – November 17, 2022, with Open Enrollment packets being mailed in early October. Open Enrollment will be your opportunity to enroll in a plan, change your plan or add dependents with changes taking effect on January 1, 2023.

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LACERS Active Members September Update

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LEARN ABOUT RETIREE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION BENEFITS OFFERED BY LACERS

Do you know what medical, dental, and vision plans are offered for LACERS upon retirement? Do you know when and how to enroll? Are you aware of how much these options cost? These details and more will be explained to help you understand your health benefits in retirement during LACERS’ Medical, Dental, and Vision Informational Session taking place on Thursday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m.

You can register online through your MyLACERS account or by calling LACERS at (800) 779-8328, RTT (888) 349-3996. Once you have successfully registered, expect Zoom access information to be provided at least 1 day prior to your event. 

Interested in what other events LACERS has to offer? Check out our calendar.

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LACERS Retired Members September Update

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2023 OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING

This year LACERS Health Benefits’ Open Enrollment period will be held from October 17 – November 17, 2022, with Open Enrollment packets being mailed in early October. Open Enrollment will be your opportunity to enroll in a plan, change your plan or add dependents with changes taking effect on January 1, 2023. 

Members 65 and over will receive a full packet with an Open Enrollment statement, an Open Enrollment overview, and a copy of the 2023 Health Benefits Guide. Members under 65 will receive an Open Enrollment statement, overview, and instructions on accessing the 2023 Health Benefits Guide online.

If you desire a physical copy of the Health Benefits Guide after receiving your packet, you may email lacers.health@lacers.org with the subject line “Requesting 2023 Open Enrollment Health Benefits Guide,” include your name and mailing address in the body, and one will be mailed to you. 

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CONNECT WITH OTHERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS!

FITNESS MADE SIMPLE 

Workout class via computer

Why just talk or dream about exercise when we can “Make Fitness Simple?” Join Coach Sean Foy for monthly classes throughout 2022, with the next session being on September 21 at 9:30 a.m. 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! Learn more on the Fitness Made Simple event page.

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OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING

This year LACERS Health Benefits’ Open Enrollment period will be held October 17 – November 17, with Open Enrollment packets being mailed in early October. This will be your opportunity to enroll in a plan, change your plan, or add dependents with changes taking effect January 1, 2023.   

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LACERS Retired Members August Update

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LACERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER ELECTIONS

Commissioner Nilza Serrano and Commissioner Elizabeth Lee were elected President and Vice President, respectively, at the August 9, 2022 meeting, to lead the LACERS Board of Administration for the term ending in July 2023. For more information on the new Board officers, please read their biographies here.

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LACERS Active Members August Update

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LACERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER ELECTIONS

Commissioner Nilza Serrano and Commissioner Elizabeth Lee were elected President and Vice President, respectively, at the August 9, 2022 meeting, to lead the LACERS Board of Administration for the term ending in July 2023. For more information on the new Board officers, please read their biographies here.

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2022 COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1

Each year the LACERS Board of Administration considers a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for eligible LACERS Retired Members and Beneficiaries. The COLA is a reflection of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles Area, which has been determined to be 3.8% for 2022.

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