LACERS Active Members Update for July
LACERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION UPDATES
LACERS Board Elects Annie Chao as Board President
Annie Chao has been re-elected as Board President at the July 23 meeting for the term ending July 2025. Additionally, she has been re-elected to serve on the LACERS Board by the Active Members for the term ending June 30, 2029.
LACERS Board Elects Janna Sidley as Vice President
Janna Sidley has been elected as Vice President at the July 23 meeting for the term ending July 2025. She was also re-appointed to serve on the LACERS board by Mayor Bass for the June 30, 2029 term.
LACERS’ 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN IS NOW AVAILABLE
LACERS is proud to announce that our new Strategic Plan is now available! This plan serves as a roadmap for the organization, outlining our mission, vision, and goals for the coming years. We encourage all Members to review the plan and familiarize themselves with our future direction. See the plan here.
LACERS ACTIVE MEMBER CHECK-UP 2024
Now’s the perfect time to do a mid-year check-up on your LACERS benefits. Below are items to check off your list.
MYLACERS ACCOUNT
Have you created your profile on the LACERS Member Portal? MyLACERS is your online gateway to real-time details about your retirement account. You can generate a member statement, register for upcoming webinars and events, or create a benefit estimate for a future retirement date. Request a PIN letter today! Don’t know how…watch this two-minute video.
PIN letters will be mailed to the address on file with the City. Please be sure your address is updated.
BENEFICIARIES
Make it a habit to review your designated beneficiaries on file with LACERS annually so that your benefits are paid out as intended if you pass away before retirement.
You can view your current designations via your MyLACERS account. To update them, submit a new Designation of Beneficiary Form. Designated beneficiaries remain in effect until you change them.
ATTEND A PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT SEMINAR
New to the City, mid-career, or close to retirement? Attend a seminar to understand all the components of your retirement benefits and eligibility. Seminars are held several days a month, including Saturdays. View the schedule on our calendar and register on MyLACERS.
SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES
Did you work part-time for the City of Los Angeles or full-time for another government agency? If so, you may be eligible to purchase Service Credit, which may count toward your retirement eligibility and increase your retirement allowance and health subsidy.
For additional information on making a service purchase for a re-deposit, back contributions, public service buyback, or a government service buyback, please view the Service Purchase video or speak to a Buyback Representative at LACERS.
SUPPLEMENTING YOUR RETIREMENT
Your LACERS retirement allowance should be considered the foundation of your retirement financial planning. However, your LACERS benefit alone may or may not cover your expenses in retirement.
To supplement your LACERS retirement allowance, you may want to consider the LACERS Larger Annuity Program and the Personnel Department’s Deferred Compensation Program. These are voluntary programs that could help bridge an income gap in retirement.
TAKE THE LACERS FAMILY DEATH BENEFIT PLAN SURVEY
LACERS wants to measure our Members awareness of the optional Family Death Benefit Plan (FDBP). Please take our brief survey. Your participation is appreciated!
UPCOMING BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 13, at 10:00 a.m. Visit our Agendas and Minutes webpage for more information.
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