LACERS - Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System

10/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2026 15:12

October 2026 Paycheck Flyer

REMINDER: OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS NOVEMBER 16, 2026

LACERS will accept applications for health plan changes, adding eligible dependents, and new enrollments from October 15 to November 16, 2026. Changes made during this period will become effective on January 1, 2027. If you wish to keep your current LACERS health coverage for 2027, you do not need to take any action. LACERS recommends reviewing the Open Enrollment material to stay informed of your benefit options and costs.

Open Enrollment packets were mailed in early October. If you have not received your packet and would like Open Enrollment materials mailed to you, email [email protected] or call (800) 779-8328. Information is also available online at lacers.org/enrollment.

ATTEND AN IN-PERSON OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETING

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

In-Person Meetings

All plan carriers attend each in-person meeting.

Valley/Ventura County

Wednesday, October 28

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
880 S Westlake Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Inland Empire

Thursday, October 29

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
DoubleTree Hotel
222 N Vineyard Ave
Ontario, CA 91764

Southern Los Angeles County

Tuesday, November 3

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Centre Lakewood
5000 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712

Thursday, November 5 (EVENT FULL)

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Almansor Court
700 S Almansor St
Alhambra, CA 91801

HEALTH PLAN PREMIUM INCREASES FOR 2027

The rising use of medical services, combined with escalating labor costs, has led to higher health plan premiums for 2027. Although rates will increase, the current plan offerings will remain unchanged for the upcoming year. LACERS remains committed to collaborating with its health plan partners to effectively manage costs while ensuring Members continue to receive high-quality, reliable benefit options.

Below are the monthly one-party premium rates for 2027:

  • Medical
    • Anthem HMO - $1,654.26
    • Anthem PPO - $1,982.71
    • Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) Plan - $455.13
    • Anthem Life & Health Medicare Plan (Medicare Supplement) - $914.41
    • Kaiser HMO - $1,276.94
    • Kaiser Senior Advantage - $272.04
    • SCAN - $226.93
    • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage HMO:
      • California - $439.11
      • Nevada - $349.40
      • Arizona - $439.08
  • Dental
    • Delta Dental PPO - $53.77
    • DeltaCare USA DHMO - $15.10

For more information, view the 2027 Health Benefits Guide at lacers.org/health-benefits-guide.

JOIN US FOR LACERS WELL EVENTS

Visit the LACERS Well webpage to view upcoming events and Champion-led activities at https://www.lacers.org/lacers-well-events.

Register for these events through your MyLACERS account or call LACERS at
(800) 779-8328. If you need assistance, email [email protected].

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.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

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