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Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
Each year the LACERS Board approves Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs)for Tier 1 and Tier 3 retired members and beneficiaries based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles area. The COLA becomes effective July 1st of each year.
Benefit Verification Requests
You may request a benefit verification letter (also known as an “Award Letter”) by submitting the Verification of Pension Request form to our office by email, fax or regular mail.
1099-R Form
LACERS 1099-R MAILINGS
LACERS mails 1099-R tax documents to retirees and beneficiaries for the previous tax year on or before January 31 in accordance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules. Please note that 1099-Rs are only sent to the address on file with LACERS.