September 2023 Paycheck Flyer

LACERS 2024 OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS OCTOBER 16

This year, LACERS Open Enrollment period will be held from October 16 – November 16. The Open Enrollment period is an opportunity to enroll in a health or dental plan, change your plan, or add dependents, with changes becoming effective on January 1, 2024. Open Enrollment packets will be mailed in early October and will also be available online at lacers.org/enrollment. 

For Members under age 65 and non-Medicare, your packet will include a Health Plan Statement, Open Enrollment Overview, and instructions on accessing the 2024 Health Benefits Guide online.

For Members aged 65 and older with Medicare A & B or B only, your packet will include a Health Plan Statement, Open Enrollment Overview, and a 2024 Health Benefits Guide.

For Members who are non-Medicare but whose dependent has Medicare A & B, a Health Benefits Guide will be included in your packet.

If you do not receive your packet by October 17, you may request materials be mailed to you by emailing lacers.health@lacers.org or calling us at (800) 779-8328. 

NEW ANTHEM MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN 

LACERS is excited to announce that the Anthem Medicare Supplemental plan will be available in 2024. More information about the benefits of this plan will be published in the 2024 Health Benefits Guide in October. Members wishing to enroll in this plan must complete and submit enrollment forms to LACERS during the Open Enrollment period.

ATTEND AN IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETING 

If you are considering changing your retiree health or dental plan, LACERS encourages you to attend an Open Enrollment meeting to learn more about benefit plan options and ask questions directly to LACERS staff and insurance plan carrier representatives. Registration is required to attend. Space is limited, so register early. Use your MyLACERS account to register or call LACERS to reserve a space for the following dates and locations:

Virtual Open Enrollment Meetings

• Anthem Blue Cross, October 18, at 10:00 a.m.
• Kaiser Permanente, October 19, at 10:00 a.m.
• UnitedHealthcare and SCAN Health Plan, October 25, at 10:00 a.m.
• Delta Dental, October 26, at 10:00 a.m.
• Anthem Blue Cross (repeat of October 18 presentation), October 31, at 2:00 p.m.

In-Person Open Enrollment Meetings (All LACERS plan carriers attend each in-person meeting)

• Almansor Court, November 2, at 10:00 a.m.
  700 S Almansor St
  Alhambra, CA 91801 
   
• DoubleTree Hotel, November 7, at 10:00 a.m.
  222 N Vineyard Ave
  Ontario, CA 91764
   
• Airtel Plaza Hotel, November 9, at 10:00 a.m.
  7277 Valjean Ave
  Van Nuys, CA 91406

Registration is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

JOIN US FOR LACERS WELL UPCOMING WEBINARS

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

• Mom’s Computer Technology Webinar: October 11, at 2:00 p.m.
• Fitness Made Simple Webinar: October 18, at 9:30 a.m.
• Anthem Benefit Webinar Series – Benefits Beyond Medicare: October 25, at 10:00 a.m.
• Brain Health Webinar: October 25, at 2:00 p.m.

Have you Missed past LACERS Well events? We have event and seminar recordings on various topics – finances, emotional wellness, fitness, and more! Visit the LACERS YouTube channel at youtube.com/lacersyoutube, and be sure to hit the subscribe button to receive alerts of newly posted videos.

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