January 2025 Paycheck Flyer
LACERS 2024 1099-R FORMS HAVE BEEN MAILED
LACERS has completed its mailing of 1099-R tax forms to retirees and beneficiaries for the 2024 tax year. The 1099-Rs are only sent to the address on file with LACERS. If you have recently moved or changed your address, please complete and submit a Change of Address form. If you have not received your 1099-R, the earliest that you may request a duplicate be mailed to you is the second week of February. You may also view your 1099-R via your MyLACERS account beginning in February.
2024 TAX FORM 1095-B AND FORM 1095-C
Tax season is here, and as you prepare to file this year, you may receive one or more forms providing information about the healthcare coverage that you had or were offered in 2024. Beginning mid to late January 2025, most retirees will receive a Form 1095-B which is sent directly from either the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or your health plan carrier through LACERS (i.e., Kaiser or Anthem Blue Cross). Some retirees may receive two Form 1095-Bs and a Form 1095-C (from the City) if retired within the last year; one 1095-B will reflect the LACERS coverage and the other one along with the 1095-C will reflect the coverage provided by the City of Los Angeles while working.
Please do not contact LACERS if you do not receive your form(s). LACERS does not administer the 1095-B or 1095-C forms. You may request a duplicate directly from your health insurance carrier. For questions about using Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to file your taxes, please consult with your tax adviser or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
NEW FITNESS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR LACERS KAISER AND UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN MEMBERS
The LACERS Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare plans have partnered with new fitness membership programs. Kaiser has partnered with One Pass, and UnitedHealthcare has partnered with SilverSneakers. One Pass and SilverSneakers are no-cost fitness programs that provide resources for enrollees/participants to help them take charge of their well-being. For more information, visit One Pass at youronepass.com or SilverSneakers at silversneakers.com.
THE CITY NEEDS YOU! JOIN THE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANCE EMPLOYEE POOL
The LA City Controller’s Office is offering LA City retirees an opportunity to work part-time. Eligible classifications include:
- All Auditor Classifications
- Senior/Principal Accountant
- Financial Manager
- Payroll Supervisor
- Accountant
- Accounting Clerk
- Payroll Analyst
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this opportunity, contact Nicole Osborn at (213) 978-7252, or email nicole.osborn@lacity.org.
‘ALIVE AND WELL’ AUDIT – COMING SOON
For Members aged 80+, watch for an upcoming LACERS mailing containing a form to be completed and returned. LACERS periodically conducts ‘Alive and Well’ audits to ensure that Member contact information is correct and that monthly benefit payments are being paid to the intended named recipient on file. Please note that a response is required, and timely submission is appreciated.
JOIN US FOR LACERS WELL UPCOMING WEBINARS
Register for these events through your MyLACERS account or call LACERS at
(800) 779-8328. If you need assistance, email lacerswell@lacers.org.
- Aging Well Discussion Webinar – Estate Planning Trusts/Wills: Wednesday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m.
- Anthem Hearing Aid Webinar: Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
- Fitness Made Simple – Exercise Webinar (30 Days to Get Stronger & Better Balance) Wednesday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m.
- Mom’s Computer Technology Webinar: Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m.
- Anthem Benefit Webinar Series – Supplemental Overview: Wednesday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.
- Brain Health Webinar – Healthy Brain Habits: Wednesday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m.
For a full list of LACERS Well events and LACERS Well Champion-led activities, please visit lacers.org/lacers-well-events.
Have you missed past LACERS Well events?
Visit the LACERS YouTube channel at youtube.com/@lacersofficial, and be sure to hit the subscribe button to receive alerts of newly posted videos.
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