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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Retired Member August Elections Information
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Elections are being held in August for the Eighth Member of LACERA’s Board of Investments and the Alternate Retired Member of LACERA’s Board of Retirement.
LACERA Not Affected by CalPERS Third-Party Breach: Your Data is Safe
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In June, CalPERS announced that a vendor, PBI Research Services/Berwyn Group (PBI), was impacted by a data security breach as a result of a file transfer service that the two organizations use to share data.
Happy Fourth of July!
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We want to extend our warmest wishes to all of you as we head into the holiday on Tuesday, July 4th.
June 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.
Calling All Candidates
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Election time is approaching! Elections will be held this summer to fill the seats of the Board of Investments and the Board of Retirement.
URGENT: Member Compromised by Phishing Scam - Here's How to Stay Safe
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Recently LACERA members have reported that they have been targeted and or fallen victim to a phishing scam.
Member Contribution Rates Are Changing July 1
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On May 2, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted changes to contribution rates for LACERA plan sponsors (employers) and active members (e
March PostScript and Spotlight Newsletters Now Available Online
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Our latest issues of Postscript and Spotlight have been posted online. Read up on LACERA news, services and benefits info…
Good News! COLA Approved for 2023
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We are pleased to announce the LACERA Board of Retirement has approved the maximum allowed COLA increase for all plans for 2023.
Your LACERA Tax Documents Are on Their Way
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The 2022 1099-Rs were delivered for mailing on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. After weather-related delays, the U.S.