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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LACERS Well Calendar of Events
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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.
LACERS Board Elects Officers for New Fiscal Year
Cynthia M. Ruiz was re-elected as President and Sung Won Sohn was
re-elected as Vice President at the July
27th LACERS Board of Administration Meeting.
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:
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.
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.
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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FINANCIAL HEALTH WEBINARS
Learn tips for building strong financial health during these upcoming webinars:
Financial Mastery & Retirement Webinar Series
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Financial Scams Webinar
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
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.
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.
Retiree June 2021 Paycheck Flyer
Join LACERS Well at these Upcoming July Virtual Events
Register for the events listed below through your MyLACERS account at mylacers.lacers.org. For a full list of LACERS Well events, including the Virtual Book Club and Movie Review Club led by our LACERS Well Champions, please visit lacers.org/lacers-well-events. If you require assistance, send an email to lacerswell@lacers.org.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15
Building Strong Support for Elders
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.
The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities
around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and
neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural,
social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse
and neglect.
L.A. IS FOR EVERYONE
#LAforALL
LA for ALL is a creative-led campaign to stand against hate and stand for the values of diversity, belonging and inclusion. The campaign, designed by LA artists, meets at the intersection of art, advocacy, and community to share hate crime and hate incident information.
LA for ALL is led by the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, with support from the Department of Public Works, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and many more.
Active Members Spring 2021 Newsletter is Here!
The Active Members Spring 2021 newsletter is now available here on the LACERS website! In its pages you’ll find updates from LACERS’ Board of Administration President and General Manager, budget-friendly activity ideas, emergency preparedness tips, and more. You’ll also find articles about staying connected with LACERS via your MyLACERS account and LACERS’ Y
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AGING MASTERY PROGRAM (AMP)
Every Tuesday and Thursday from June 1, 2021 – July 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
LACERS will be running this 5-week, twice-weekly course to help you build your own personal playbook for aging well and empowering you to take key steps to improve your well-being. To learn more, click here.