Welcome to the LACERA news section, where we share what’s happening at LACERA and update our members on anything affecting their retirement benefits.
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Active Members: Why You Should Consider a Durable Power of Attorney
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It’s always a good idea to make sure that you have the right estate planning documents in place, especially if you have a spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependents.
Preventing Medicare Fraud and Abuse
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Medicare fraud and abuse can have an impact on your benefits. Review these tips to avoid it.
Consistent Excellence: LACERA Receives Financial Reporting Awards
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The GFOA has again awarded LACERA its Certification of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for LACERA’s 2022 ACFR and Award for Outstanding Achievement for LACERA’s 2022 PAFR.
September PostScript and Spotlight Newsletters Now Available Online
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LACERA publishes and mails two quarterly newsletters—PostScript for active members and Spotlight for retired members—to keep you updated.
General Members: Last Chance to Vote!
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The voting period is about to close for General Member elections.
Retired Members: Did you vote yet? Elections are underway!
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The voting period is open for Retiree elections for the Board of Retirement and the Board of Investments.
General Members: Did you vote yet? Elections are underway!
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The voting period is open for General Member elections for the Board of Retirement and the Board of Investments.
Strategic Plan Approved; Moves to Implementation Phase
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On July 6, 2023, the Board of Retirement unanimously approved the LACERA 2023–2028 Strategic Plan.
General Member August Elections Information
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Elections are being held in August for the Second Member of LACERA’s Board of Investments and the Second Member of LACERA’s Board of Retirement.