New Hire Orientation
For recent, permanent new hires, LACERA will explain your Retirement Plan G and discuss ways to enhance certain benefits through reciprocity and/or the purchase of service credit. You will also learn ways you and your family can feel more secure in retirement. Empower will present the 457(b) Horizons plan along with the 401(k) plans offered by LA County.
- Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register here
Pre-Retirement Seminars
For members within five years of retirement, presented in partnership with Empower Retirement: Learn how to maximize your retirement benefits, offer security to your loved ones, and take the steps you need to retire.
- Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register here
- Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register here
- Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register here
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register here
Retiree Healthcare
For members within five years of retirement, presented in partnership with Empower Retirement: An overview of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register here
- Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register here
- Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register here
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register here
Make the Most of Your Retirement Plans
For early to mid-career members, presented in partnership with Empower Retirement: Make sure you are on the right track for retirement. Topics include eligibility requirements for retirement, what a plan transfer does for you, how buying service can enhance your retirement, and what happens when you leave service.
- Thursday, July 7, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register here
LACERA Special Durable Power of Attorney
LACERA Special Durable Power of Attorney can provide you with security if the unexpected happens. This webinar takes you through completing all the appropriate paperwork, including filling out the LACERA Power of Attorney form.
LACERA Retirement Options
Picking the right Retirement Option can be overwhelming. We are here to familiarize you with LACERA’s retirement options, so you select the best option for you. Learn how to structure your monthly payments and what you can leave to your beneficiaries as a continuing benefit.
- Thursday, June 29, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Register here
Note: This webinar does not discuss medical benefits.
My LACERA
Securely, conveniently, and quickly access your LACERA account information with My LACERA. This webinar offers information on creating and using your My LACERA account. We will discuss how to utilize all the great tools My LACERA offers you.
- Thursday, June 23, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register here
- Thursday, July 7, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register here
- Thursday, July 28, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Register here
LACERA Active and Retired Death Benefits
Should the worst happen, you want to make sure your loved ones have the ability to take care of themselves. LACERA is here to cover the various benefit circumstances which could affect your family, so you can have peace of mind.
LACERA Domestic Partnership
Helping our members understand the many details regarding the Domestic Partnership requirements for benefit eligibility can offer peace of mind. We will also provide details regarding the type of Domestic Partnerships LACERA will accept.
LACERA Post Retirement
Congratulations on your retirement! We put together this webinar to help ensure you have all the important information you need as a retired LACERA member. This presentation touches on all aspects of LACERA retirement relating to financial processes, medical processes, and more.
Mini-Webinars Hosted by Empower Retirement
Comprehensive Account Review
This seminar will focus on the importance of a customized and personal review of your Horizons 401(k) and 457(b) retirement accounts and why it is important to check in on a regular basis.
- Thursday, July 7, 2022, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here
- Thursday, July 14, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register here
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here
- Thursday, July 28 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Register here
Navigating the Website
This seminar will walk you through the defined contributions plans' website, www.countyla.com, to help you understand and use your 401(k) and 457(b) accounts' analytical tools.
- Thursday, July 7, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register here
- Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Register here
- Thursday, July 28 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Register here