For Retired Members
Summer is Here: Here’s an LA Guide
At last, summer is here! It’s time to get out and soak up some summertime fun and enjoy some of the best attractions and activities that your favorite LA hot spots have to offer.
Whether you’re a lover of the arts, museum tours, shopping, line dancing, and so much more, find the best L.A. summertime attractions and activities by visiting the Cultural Affairs Summer Fun Guide for more information. There’s something for everyone!
LACERS Health Advocate Helps With Your Health Plan Questions
LACERS Health Advocates are here to help! If you are experiencing any issues with your health plan or just have questions about your health or dental coverage, contact LACERS by email at lacers.health@lacers.org or by phone at (800) 779-8328 / RTT (888) 349-3996 for assistance.
Keep Your Contact Info Updated With LACERS
If your contact information is out of date and we are unable to reach you, LACERS may withhold your retirement allowance until the information is updated. Fill out a Change of Address form found at lacers.org/forms with your new information and submit it through the Secure Document Upload at lacers.org/secureupload.
For Active Members
Come Visit LACERS at the City Hall Farmers’ Market
LACERS’ Member Engagement Team will be at City Hall Farmers Market, 200 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, on most Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stopping by is a convenient way to get your general retirement questions answered. For a complete schedule, visit lacers.org/calendar. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and the first five visitors will receive a LACERS swag item, so don’t wait to come see the team!
Are You Paying for Something You no Longer Need?
LACERS Members near retirement should consider cancelling this one voluntary program — the Family Death Benefit Plan (FDBP). Oftentimes, 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.
Furthermore, although Members may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their years of service credit, FDBP cannot be paid in conjunction with a Service Retirement Survivorship or Deferred Service Retirement Survivorship.
When to Cancel?
Members should cancel FDBP when they:
- No longer have young children and/or dependent parents; and
- Qualify for either a Service Retirement Survivorship or Deferred Service Retirement Survivorship.
How to Cancel?
Cancelling is easy. Simply review and complete this FDBP Cancellation Form found at lacers.org/forms and return it to LACERS. If you are not sure if you should consider cancelling FDBP, please call (800) 779-8328 and a LACERS team member will assist you.
