Employee Benefits Division

LAwell Civilian Employee Benefits Programs!

CHOOSEwell offers important health benefit options for City employees. Elect Health/Medical coverage best suited for you and your dependents.

COMMUTEwell offers a variety of transportation benefits to eligible City employees.

The D.C.P is a voluntary tax-advantaged governmental 457(b) plan that allows you to save a portion of your salary now so you can enjoy it later in retirement.

LIVEwell offers a wide variety of practical resources to support City employees in meeting their personal wellness goals.

How often do I get to choose my benefits with the City of Los Angeles?

A. At any time

B. At original time of hire and during Open Enrollment only

C. At original time of hire, during Open Enrollment, and when I have a
life event change.

D. No more than once per year

C. At original time of hire, during Open Enrollment, and when I
have a life event change.

Dental Insurance
☑ HMO – Delta Dental (Default)
☐ PPO – Delta Dental
☐ Preventive Only – Delta Dental

Life Insurance
🗹 Base Life (Included)
☐ Supplemental Life

BENEFIT OPTIONS

Medical Insurance (Includes Vision with EyeMed)
☐ HMO – Kaiser (Default)
☐ HMO – Anthem (Narrow Network)
☐ HMO – Anthem (Full Network)
☐ HMO – Anthem (Vivity - Regional)
☐ PPO – Anthem (PPO)
☐ Cash in Lieu of Coverage ($100 per month)

AD&D
☐ Coverage for Accidents

Employee & Family Assistance Program
🗹 Counseling/Education Resources (Included)

Level Of Coverages

⮚You can choose coverage for

- Employee Only (Default)

- Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner

- Employee + Children

- Employee + Family

Tax-Advantaged Saving Account
☐ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
☐ Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Disability Insurance
🗹 Base Disability (Included)
☐ Supplemental Disability

Level Of Coverages

⮚You can choose coverage for

- Employee Only (Default)

- Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner

- Employee + Children

- Employee + Family

New Employee

✔ You can enroll into LAwell benefits
during the week you receive your 1st
paycheck - as long as you meet
LAwell eligibility requirements.
✔ You do not need to wait until you
receive your new employee benefits
package to enroll.
✔ Log into your Benefits Central Portal
account at keepingLAwell.com/new
✔ Or Call 833-4LA-WELL (833-452-9355).
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

✔ You can visit our page Eligibility for in-depth details.

Adding Eligible Dependents

Employee Benefits Division

Email: per.empbenefits@lacity.org / Tel: (213) 978-1655

Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 12:00pm & 1:00pm to 4:00pm

LAwell Program Benefits Services Center
833-4LA-WELL (833-452-9355)
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email: per.empbenefits@lacity.org

HEALTH CARE MEMBER ADVOCATES

Anthem
Phone: (213) 200-2987
Email: Lorena.Gomez@anthem.com

Kaiser
Phone: (323) 219-6704
Email: LACity.Advocate@kp.org

• City employees may qualify for a
parking permit provided that
there is available space.
• If space is not available, the
employee’s name will be added to
a waiting list.
• Seniority parking waiting list is
based on an employee’s
continuous seniority date. If there
is a break in service, the most
recent hire date shall prevail.
• Parking fees are deducted from
employee paycheck on a pre-tax
basis.
• Parking is provided for vehicles
based on a permit priorities and
conditions set by the Special
Parking MOU.

• Must be 100% Electric (no Hybrids).
• Must be registered/leased in
employee’s name.
• Electric vehicle charging stations
available at City Hall, City Hall East,
Figueroa Plaza, and Marvin Braude
Building with plans to increase EV
stations at other City Parking
structures.

Carpool Criteria:
• 2 City Employees or More.
• Reside within 7 miles.
• 51% of total trip distance.
• 3-days of normal workweek.
• Compatible work schedules.
Required Documentation:
• Carpool application.
• Description of route.
• Provide proof of residence.

Vanpool Benefits
• Save Money.
• Save Gas.
• Save Time.
• Save Wear & Tear on Personal Vehicle.
• Read, Relax, Sleep, etc.
• Meet Co-workers & Make New Friends

Types of Transit Options Available:
• Bus.
• Trai/Rail.
• DASH, Commuter Express, etc.
Transit Reimbursement:
• Up to $150/quarter.
• Request due by the 10th working day
of the following month after the
quarter.
• Proof of transit payment required for
each month.

• Receive up to $150/quarter.
• Must be an employee at one of 28
regulated work sites.
• Commute by bicycle or on foot at
least 51% of monthly commute miles.
• Request must be signed by both your
Supervisor AND the Department
Transportation Coordinator (DTC).
• Request due by the 10th working day
of the following month after the
quarter.
• Request due by the 10th working
day of the following month after
the quarter.

• Set aside up to $280 per month ($140 per
payday) on a pre-tax basis.
• Can enroll or cancel anytime throughout the
year by contacting LAWell and enrolling with
WageWorks.
• TSA/PSA funds are non-refundable. Unused
Funds roll over to following year, as long as
you’re employed by the City of LA and have
not separated or transferred to DWP.
Transit Spending Account:
• Purchase tickets/passes through
WageWorks.
• Transit Match - Up to $50/month.
• Automatic - no monthly forms to fill out.
Parking Spending Account:
• Use to pay for commute parking expenses
(e.g. park-and-ride or parking at non-City
parking lots) through WageWorks.

For more information about the COMMUTEwell Program:

Phone (213) 978-1634

Email lacommutewell@lacity.org

Website LACommutewell.com

LIVEwell is the City’s wellness program for civilian employees of the LAwell Civilian Benefits Program managed by the Personnel Department. LIVEwell focuses on four pillars of wellness:

Physical Activity
Nutrition
Stress Management
Prevention

For information about the LIVEwell Program:

Phone (213) 978-1619

Email livewell@lacity.org

Website LIVEwell.la

An easy way to save for retirement beyond your City pension so you can maintain your working standard of living in retirement.
When you save with the DCP, your savings (called “contributions”) come directly from your bi-weekly paycheck.
✔ Before-tax
✔ After-tax Roth
Get ready to join the DCP at LA457.com/enroll

Account Access

Online | LA457.com
App | Voya Retire App
Phone | 844-LADC457
(844-523-2457)
TDD: 800-579-5708
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday