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LACERS Retired Members March Update
MEMBER RESOURCES
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Retiree March 2021 Paycheck Flyer
Keep Your Address Up to Date With LACERS
Did you change your place of residence recently or plan to in the near future? If so, make sure you complete and submit a Change of Address form found at lacers.org/forms to ensure you continue to receive your retirement benefit and Member communications materials in a timely manner.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
Join us for Upcoming LACERS Well Events!
MOM’S COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EVENT
Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m. PST
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m. PST
The LACERS Well team, along with Mom’s Computer, has scheduled monthly classes to help Members navigate the changing technology landscape, offer tips on using different devices, and more. Click here for more details.
LACERS Active Members February Update
Submitting a Retirement Application
Are you planning to submit a retirement application in the near future? LACERS’ website, lacers.org, has helpful information that can make your retirement process as smooth as possible. Click here to learn more about what is needed during the retirement process, or click here to access the retirement application forms.
Retiree February 2021 Paycheck Flyer
Annual Notice of Right to Elect or Revoke Federal Income Tax Withholding
You have the right to change your Federal income tax withholding. For 2021, if you receive less than an amount of $25,200 in taxable LACERS benefit payments, you are not required to elect Federal income tax withholding. However, keep in mind that the potential of up to 3% Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in July 2021 may increase your income beyond the annual limit.
A. If you choose NOT to make changes to your current withholding:
Newest LACERS Well Newsletter is Here!
Winter 2021 Edition Now Available
The Winter 2021 edition of the LACERS Well newsletter is ready to view here on the LACERS website! In its pages you’ll find ways to give back to your community, stay connected virtually, manage stress in a positive way, and more. Printed versions of the newsletter will be arriving through the mail next week.
LACERS Well February Calendar of Events
Let’s get through this together. The pandemic has challenged us physically and mentally. Join us for February Wellness Events designed to help all of us handle these challenging times. 
Register for any of the listed events online through your MyLACERS account here. If you do not have a MyLACERS account, you may call LACERS at (800) 779-8328. If you need assistance with registration, you may send an email to LacersWell@lacers.org.
LACERS Active Members January Update
LACERS’ General Manager New Years Message
On behalf of LACERS, happy new year! Hopefully you have had a prosperous start to 2021. Take a moment to read a new year’s message from LACERS’ General Manager, Neil Guglielmo, available here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? LACERS has put together information and resources regarding the vaccine, available here.
Retiree January 2021 Paycheck Flyer
There’s Still Time: Open Enrollment Continues Until March 31
LACERS’ Extended Open Enrollment period will end on March 31, 2021. This means that you still have an opportunity to review and make changes to your medical and dental plans for the 2021 Plan year.
Retiree December 2020 Paycheck Flyer
New Logo, Same Commitment!
LACERS is proud to announce the launch of our new logo and brand identity as part of the ongoing evolution of our organization. We have grown and evolved over this past year, and we are refreshing our brand to better reflect who we are. After careful consideration, we have chosen a new logo that is modern with key elements that convey our mission and orientation for growth, while remaining true to our commitment to our Members!
Retiree November 2020 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS Open Enrollment Period Continues
LACERS Open Enrollment started on October 15, 2020 and will run until March 31, 2021. This year’s Open Enrollment period was extended to allow staff more time to process your requests while handling the increased workload associated with the City’s retirement incentive program. As mentioned in previous communications, LACERS will have up to three months to process your request and keep in mind that you cannot make another change for at least one year from your change’s effective date unless you have a qualifying event.
Mayor Garcetti’s Message to LACERS Retirees
Click the video to view Mayor Eric Garcetti’s message to current and future LACERS Retirees.
LACERS Retired Members November Update
LACERS Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and this year the LACERS 800 phone number will not be in service from November 23 through November 25. Members can still reach LACERS for urgent matters by email at lacers.services@lacers.org. LACERS will be closed on November 26 and 27. Please keep these dates in mind and plan ahead if you would like to speak with a LACERS representative via phone. We look forward to continuing to assist our Members and hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
LACERS Active Members November Update
LACERS Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and this year the LACERS 800 phone number will not be in service from November 23 through November 25. Members can still reach LACERS for urgent matters by email at lacers.services@lacers.org. LACERS will be closed on November 26 and 27. Please keep these dates in mind and plan ahead if you would like to speak with a LACERS representative via phone. We look forward to continuing to assist our Members and hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
LACERS Retired Members Update
Combat the “Holiday Blues” with an Upcoming Zoom Meeting
Please join us for our LACERS Zoom Meeting – Holiday Wellness Workshop: Understanding Holiday Blues. This Zoom meeting will feature Dr. Haydeh Fakhrabadi, Psy.D., CPII Clinical Psychologist with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
LACERS Active Members October Update
LACERS and Your Benefits Quiz
To celebrate National Retirement Security Month, we have put together a quiz that will help you learn about LACERS and your benefits, and also showcases the great resources available on our recently revamped website, www.lacers.org! Out of the Members who take the quiz,100 will be randomly selected to receive some LACERS’ swag. Please take the quiz by October 31, 2020 to be considered.