06/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2026 16:15
LACERS COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1
The LACERS Board of Administration has approved the maximum allowable Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for eligible LACERS Retired Members and Beneficiaries at 3.0% for Tier 1 and Tier 1 Enhanced Members and 2.0% for Tier 3 Members. Click here to view the July 2026 Approved COLA chart for details on COLAs, excess COLA banks, and prorated COLA scenarios. Retirees and beneficiaries will receive the COLA increase in their July 31st paycheck.
*Tier 1 and Tier 1 Enhanced Members are City employees who became LACERS Members on or before February 20, 2016. Tier 3 Members are City employees who became LACERS Members on or after February 21, 2016.
UPCOMING LACERS HOLIDAY CLOSURE SCHEDULE
Below are the upcoming holidays when LACERS offices will be closed, and services will be unavailable. Please plan accordingly if you anticipate needing assistance during these dates.
| HOLIDAY | DATE |
|---|---|
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day | July 3, 2026 |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | November 26 & 27, 2026 |
| Christmas | December 25, 2026 |
JOIN US FOR LACERS WELL UPCOMING EVENTS
Register for these events through your MyLACERS account or by calling LACERS. If you need assistance, call us at (800) 779 - 8328 or email [email protected].
In-Person Events
Sip and Paint Educational Event - Friendship Auditorium
3201 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027: Thursday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m.
UnitedHealthcare / Delta Dental Lunch & Learn - California Endowment Center
1000 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012: Thursday, June 11 at 9:00 a.m.
Aquatic Fitness Class - John C. Argue Stadium
3980 Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90037: Monday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Wrigley Mansion Tour - Pasadena
391 S. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91184: Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m.
Virtual Events
Anthem Benefit Webinar - Diabetes Awareness: Wednesday, June 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Aging Well Discussion - A Journey of Renewal & Hope - Rising Beyond Cancer: Wednesday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Stronger U Academy - Stronger Flexibility: Wednesday, June 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Anthem Benefit Webinar - LACERS Townhall Meeting for Anthem Members Only: Tuesday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. - Registration required at http://anthem.ly/lacers.
Mom's Computer Technology Webinar: Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m.
County of L.A Mental Wellness w/ Dr. Fakhrabadi - Hoarding & Decluttering: Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Kaiser Permanente - Chair Yoga: (Open to All Members): Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Join Us for Your First Event for a Chance to Win!
Attend one of our classes or webinars for the first time and let us know at the start of the session. You'll be entered into an opportunity drawing for a $25 gift card.
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.