JOIN LAPRA

LAPRA Membership benefits

Since 1919, the Los Angeles Police Relief Association, Inc. (LAPRA) has been providing benefits and support for members of the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPRA offers and administers medical and dental plans to active and retired Los Angeles Police Officers and their families. LAPRA also provides its members life insurance, off-duty disability benefits, sick benefits and additional support in times of need and crisis.

Who Can Join?

Recruits employed by the City of Los Angeles to become sworn police officers in the Los Angeles Police Department are eligible for LAPRA membership.


How CAN I Join?

You will be automatically enrolled in LAPRA membership upon your initial hiring as a new recruit by the City of Los Angeles. Your membership benefits are effective on your date of hire. You can cancel your membership any time after you are sworn in.


COSTS

  • LAPRA Active Members: $1.50 per pay period
  • LAPRA Retired Members: $3.00 per month

When a member has been a member in good standing for 25 years, the membership is considered paid in full and dues are no longer required.

Benefits FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS


Life Insurance
(self-insured through LAPRA)

$12,000 death bernefit

Life Insurance
(fully-insured through UHC)

$15,000 of Basic Life and $15,000 of Basic AD&D coverage. Opportunity to purchase additional coverage.

Off-Duty LTD
(fully-insured through UHC)

Opportunity to purchase coverage .

Long Term Care Insurance

Core plan that provides a $1,500 monthly benefit for facility or home care up to two years through Unum. Opportunity to purchase additional coverage.

Emergency Relief

Limited emergency relief is available to members in times of great need depending on the member's circumstances.

Off Payroll & Military Leave Benefits

Contact LAPRA directly for any available benefits.

Sick Benefits

20% of the applicable salary not to exceed 180 days. Available within any 12 month period.

Cost

$1.50 per pay period. Coverage is free while you are in the Academy.




Benefits FOR retired MEMBERS


Life Insurance
(self-insured through LAPRA)

$8,000 death bernefit

Emergency Relief

Limited emergency relief is available to members in times of great need depending on the member's circumstances.

Optional Coverage(s)

Members have the opportunity to purchase optional coverage for Life/AD&D and Long Term Care benefits.

Cash Surrender Value

If dues have been paid in full, retirees may surrender their LAPRA membership benefits for a lump sum $1,500.