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Former Mayor Garcetti’s Message to LACERS Retirees

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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.

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LACERS Retired Members September Update

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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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.

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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.

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L.A. Business Journal Recognizes LACERS Well Program

LACERS is honored to have our LACERS Well program recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a finalist for their 2021 Health Care Awards in the Outstanding Community Outreach Program category.

The Journal’s annual Health Care Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and programs that do exceptional work for their members.

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LACERS Active Members August Update

LACERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER ELECTIONS

President Cynthia M. Ruiz was re-elected as LACERS Board President and Commissioner Sung Won Sohn was re-elected as LACERS Board Vice President for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. 

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LACERS Retired Members August Update

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LACERS Board of Administration Officer Elections: President Cynthia M. Ruiz was re-elected as LACERS Board President and Commissioner Sung Won Sohn was re-elected as LACERS Board Vice President for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. 

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Retiree August 2021 Paycheck Flyer

2022 Open Enrollment is Coming

Open Enrollment will be held October 15 to November 15, 2021. This is the time to enroll in a plan, change your plan, or add dependents with changes taking effect January 1, 2022. For those who made enrollment changes effective on or after February 1, 2021, unless you have a qualifying event, your next opportunity to request a change will be October 2022 during the 2023 Open Enrollment period.

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FITNESS EVENTS

FITNESS THAT WORKS WEBINAR

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Tune in to the Fitness that Works webinar presented by Sean Foy. In this webinar, you will learn strategies and “burst moves” so you can make a plan to finally get and stay fit. And if that’s not enough, a limited number of participants will be able to join a six-week virtual coaching program led by Sean Foy. More information here.

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Now Live: Retirement Application Portal!

We are pleased to announce that the new online Retirement Application Portal (RAP) has launched! Tier 1 Members retiring in September 2021 and beyond can now apply for retirement using the secure and convenient portal.

Please note these key steps to take before accessing the RAP:

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LACERS Active Members July Update

FAREWELL FROM LACERS’ EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LITA PAYNE

We’d like to congratulate Lita Payne, LACERS’ Executive Officer, on her career with the City and thank her for her service to LACERS. Please take a moment to read a special farewell message from Lita here.

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LACERS Retired Members July Update

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Farewell from LACERS’ Executive Officer, Lita Payne:

We’d like to congratulate Lita Payne, LACERS’ Executive Officer, on her career with the City and thank her for her service to LACERS. Please take a moment to read a special farewell message from Lita here.

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Retiree July 2021 Paycheck Flyer

2021 Cost of Living Adjustment Effective July 1

Each year the LACERS Board of Administration determines 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 1.6% for 2021.

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LACERS Active Members June Update

LEARNING ABOUT SURVIVOR BENEFITS QUIZ

Preparing for the unexpected isn’t always easy, but one way you can do so is by learning about your survivor benefits. Click here to watch the Survivor Benefits Overview video on the LACERS YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe to the channel while you’re there! Then, take the Learning About Survivor Benefits quiz here to be entered into a drawing to win one of five $50 Amazon e-gift cards! Winners will be randomly selected. Complete the quiz by Friday, July 9, 2021 to be entered.

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LACERS Retired Members June Update

MEMBER RESOURCES

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Click here to learn more about WEAAD.

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