October 2024 Paycheck Flyer

REMINDER: LACERS 2025 OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS NOVEMBER 18

There’s still time to make changes to your LACERS coverage for next year! LACERS’ Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 – November 18. It is your annual opportunity to enroll in a health or dental plan, change plans, or add dependents, with changes becoming effective January 1, 2025. Open Enrollment packets were mailed in October and are available online at lacers.org/enrollment.

If you have not received your packet or are unable to access our website, you may request materials be mailed to you by emailing lacers.health@lacers.org or by calling us at (800) 779-8328.

ATTEND A LACERS IN-PERSON OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETING

Attend an Open Enrollment meeting to learn more about benefit plan options and ask questions directly to LACERS and plan carrier representatives. All LACERS plan carriers will attend each in-person meeting. Register through your MyLACERS account or call (800) 779-8328. Space is limited, so register now!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: LACERS 2024 WINTER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

In observance of the upcoming winter holidays, the LACERS front desk will be closed for services and appointments, and the 800 phone number will be offline from November 25-27 and December 24, 26, 27, 30, and 31. LACERS will continue to reply to incoming emails via lacers.services@lacers.org and respond to voicemails during this time. LACERS will be CLOSED, and services will be unavailable on November 28, 29, December 25, and January 1. Please plan ahead if you need to contact us during these dates. 

JOIN US FOR LACERS WELL NOVEMBER VIRTUAL EVENTS

Register for these events through your MyLACERS account or call LACERS at
(800) 779-8328. If you need assistance, email lacerswell@lacers.org.    

• Holiday Blues with Dr. Fakhrabadi – County of LA Wellness Webinar: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
  
  Holidays can be challenging for those who have suffered losses or feel alone without family or social support. Join us for this seasonal presentation that discusses strategies to combat feelings of sadness or “the blues” during the winter holiday season. This Zoom webinar will feature Dr. Haydeh Fakhrabadi, Psy.D., CPII Clinical Psychologist with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Zoom information will be provided to all registered individuals one day prior to the event.
   
• Aging Well Discussion Group – Community Engagement & Volunteering: Wednesday, November 6 at 2:30 p.m.
   
• Anthem Benefit Webinar Series – Diabetes Awareness and Management: Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m.  
   
• Brain Health Webinar – Alzheimer’s Disease Research Update: Wednesday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m.
   
• Fitness Made Simple – Exercise Webinar: Wednesday, November 20 at 9:30 a.m.
   
• Mom’s Computer Technology Webinar: Wednesday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m.

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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