Opt-In Update - December 21, 2011

The 45-day Opt-In enrollment period to elect to contribute an additional 2% towards your retiree health subsidy benefits ended September 29, 2011.  (Note:  The last day for members who graduated from the Los Angeles Police Academy on September 9, 2011 to opt-in was October 27, 2011.)  If you did not opt-in during the designated period but would like to, the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) will begin considering members’ requests on a case-by-case basis.  The DRC consists of a representative from your labor organization, your employing department and the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).  The Committee’s decision is final – there is no appeal.

To request to opt-in, you must submit a Dispute Resolution Committee Application along with correspondence explaining the reason for your request to Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP).  You may submit your form in-person, by mail or by fax:

After submitting your form to LAFPP, it will be verified and forwarded to the DRC for review.  The DRC will notify you of its decision.  If the DRC approves your application, LAFPP will process your election to make the 2% opt-in contribution from your bi-weekly paycheck.  If your application is denied, LAFPP is not authorized to process your request to opt-in.

For questions on how to submit an application, please contact LAFPP Active Member Services at (213) 978-4522.  For questions concerning the review process, you are encouraged to contact your labor organization. You may also review Ordinance No. 181893 for more information on the Opt-In Election and DRC provisions.