LAPRA 2017/18 Benefits Guide for Retired Members

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If You Get Divorced or Dissolve a Domestic Partnership
LAPRA does not provide coverage for ineligible dependents, including former spouses, former
domestic partners or children who do not qualify as dependents under the plans. You must complete
the appropriate forms and notify LAPRA within 31 days of the date of divorce or the date your
domestic partnership dissolution is final.
You may not cover a divorced spouse, even if the divorce decree states that coverage must be
provided. If the court orders you to provide coverage for your divorced spouse, you must arrange for
coverage on your own.
In the case of divorce, COBRA continuation will not be offered to your former spouse and any
stepchildren who cease to be your dependents, if LAPRA does not receive notification within 60 days
following the date your divorce is final.
If you miss the 31-day deadline noted above:
1. Coverage for your ineligible dependents will be retroactively terminated to the first of the month
following the date your divorce or domestic partnership dissolution is final, up to a maximum of 6
months.*
2. You may be financially and legally responsible for the cost of medical, dental and vision services
provided to your former spouse, former domestic partner and any stepchildren who cease to be
your dependents during the period of ineligibility.
3. You may be financially and legally responsible for the cost of any subsidy paid to LAPRA, on your
behalf, by either the City of Los Angeles or LAFPP.
* If your former spouse is enrolled in Medicare Part D, his/her coverage will terminate the first of the month following a
21-day notification period.
If you are currently covering dependents who do not meet the eligibility requirements
of the plans, you must notify LAPRA within the time frames listed above. Failure to do
so will result in the penalties listed above. Call LAPRA at 213-674-3701 or 888-252-7721
for more information.
Legally Required Notices
Each year there are legally required notices and disclosures that LAPRA is required to make available to
participants in LAPRA’s benefit plans. o access the legally required notices on the LAPRA
website. You can also call LAPRA at 213-674-3791 or 888-252-7721 or email to
requested a printed copy of any legal notices or disclosures be mailed to you at no charge.