PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
LACERA provides free Pre-Retirement Workshops which provide helpful tips and the essential information you need to know before you retire. At the workshop, you will receive a Pre-Retirement Workbook. You will learn about retirement eligibility, selecting your official retirement date, service credit, taxes, health care, ARC purchases, various retirement forms, and gain other useful knowledge. We also offer Pre-Retirement Workshops at your location via our Outreach program. See our Pre-Retirement Workshop web page for more information.
Retirement doesn't happen overnight, it takes planning and time. Here is a great page of information to help you understand the process. The Process of Retiring
Retiring within five to two years?
Follow the steps below to have a successful retirement experience.
- Contact LACERA to attend a Pre-Retirement Workshop for valuable information about retirement, financial planning, and the retirement application process.
- Contact LACERA to obtain a Request for Estimate form at least six months before your retirement date.
- Receive a Retirement Benefit Estimate and Election form showing your retirement allowance options from LACERA.
- Complete and return the Retirement Benefit Estimate and Election form prior to your retirement effective date. (Please notify your Department of your retirement date.)
- Approve your retirement application per the Board of Retirement.
NOTE: To rescind your application for retirement, LACERA must receive your request in writing prior to your retirement date.
7/31/08
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