IMPORTANT NOTICEIf sending mail to the Association Office, please be sure to address it to "Los Angeles Retired Fire and Police Association". Otherwise, we will not receive it! We are dedicated to the welfare and assistance of retired Los Angeles City Firefighters, Police Officers, their spouses or surviving spouses, dependent parents and children.
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We're Here to Help!
The LARFPA Benevolent Association, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, who's mission is to obtain resources for and administer temporary assistance to pensioners of the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department, their spouses, widows and widowers, and dependent parents, is here for you if you find yourself affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). You can send an email to benevolent@larfpa.com to speak to a member of the Welfare Committee and obtain an Assistance Request Form. Please email or call the office for additional information.
Firemen's Relief Association FAQ for COVID-19, Benefit Coverage
TESTING FOR COVID-19
Does LAFRA cover the test for COVID-19?
LAFRA will waive cost sharing (copayment, coinsurance, and deductible) for COVID-19 testing during this national emergency. We are also waiving cost sharing for COVID-19 testing related visits during this same time, whether the testing related visit is received in a health care provider’s office, an urgent care center, an emergency department or through a telehealth visit.
Other costs beyond the test and test-related physician office, urgent care, emergency room, and telehealth visit and items and services related to the visit will be covered based on terms in the medical plan and applicable state and federal mandates. Therefore, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance would apply to care, and certain services or supplies beyond the test itself and test-related provider visit.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES
Is there a Telehealth option for members?
Yes. Members may contact a medical provider through LAFRA’S Telehealth vendor – LiveHealth Online. Telehealth visits to a provider outside of LiveHealth Online will not be covered unless, it is for the screening of COVID-19.
Will LAFRA waive cost share for Telehealth visits?
To increase flexibility when it is needed most, we are expanding our telehealth policies to make it easier for Members to connect with a healthcare provider.
DESIGNATED LIVEHEALTH ONLINE TELEHEALTH
LAFRA will waive the upfront collection of cost-share for medical telehealth visits through LiveHealth Online until June 14, 2020. You can visit with a board-certified doctor from the comfort of home, minimizing the risk of exposure to yourself and others. Doctors are available 24/7.
COVID-19 SCREENING
LAFRA is waiving cost-sharing for in-network and out-of-network telehealth screening-related visits for COVID-19. Telehealth screenings for COVID-19 are not limited to LiveHealth Online providers.
Can telehealth providers evaluate symptoms and send the individual for a COVID-19 test?
A telehealth provider may determine whether the individual should be sent to a CDC approved location for a COVID-19 test. The COVID-19 test and test-related telehealth visit is paid at no cost share.
PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Have any changes been made to the prior authorization program for medications covered through the pharmacy benefit? Are you extending authorizations?
Yes, we have identified prior authorizations expiring for select medications between March 1 and July 1st and are extending these for 90 days. Opioid medications are excluded from the automatic extension.
Does LAFRA cover the test for COVID-19?
LAFRA will waive cost sharing (copayment, coinsurance, and deductible) for COVID-19 testing during this national emergency. We are also waiving cost sharing for COVID-19 testing related visits during this same time, whether the testing related visit is received in a health care provider’s office, an urgent care center, an emergency department or through a telehealth visit.
Other costs beyond the test and test-related physician office, urgent care, emergency room, and telehealth visit and items and services related to the visit will be covered based on terms in the medical plan and applicable state and federal mandates. Therefore, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance would apply to care, and certain services or supplies beyond the test itself and test-related provider visit.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES
Is there a Telehealth option for members?
Yes. Members may contact a medical provider through LAFRA’S Telehealth vendor – LiveHealth Online. Telehealth visits to a provider outside of LiveHealth Online will not be covered unless, it is for the screening of COVID-19.
Will LAFRA waive cost share for Telehealth visits?
To increase flexibility when it is needed most, we are expanding our telehealth policies to make it easier for Members to connect with a healthcare provider.
DESIGNATED LIVEHEALTH ONLINE TELEHEALTH
LAFRA will waive the upfront collection of cost-share for medical telehealth visits through LiveHealth Online until June 14, 2020. You can visit with a board-certified doctor from the comfort of home, minimizing the risk of exposure to yourself and others. Doctors are available 24/7.
COVID-19 SCREENING
LAFRA is waiving cost-sharing for in-network and out-of-network telehealth screening-related visits for COVID-19. Telehealth screenings for COVID-19 are not limited to LiveHealth Online providers.
Can telehealth providers evaluate symptoms and send the individual for a COVID-19 test?
A telehealth provider may determine whether the individual should be sent to a CDC approved location for a COVID-19 test. The COVID-19 test and test-related telehealth visit is paid at no cost share.
PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Have any changes been made to the prior authorization program for medications covered through the pharmacy benefit? Are you extending authorizations?
Yes, we have identified prior authorizations expiring for select medications between March 1 and July 1st and are extending these for 90 days. Opioid medications are excluded from the automatic extension.
LAPRA Office Working Offsite
2020 COLA
Yesterday, March 19th, the Pension Commission approved 3.4% as the 2020 Cost of Living Adjustment. For Tier 2 Pensioners the COLA is 3.4%. For Pensioners in Tiers 3 & 4, the COLA is 3.0%. There is no COLA Bank for Tiers 3 & 4. The COLA for Tiers 5 & 6 are 3.0%; 0.4% goes into your COLA Bank.
The Pension Commission also approved 5.5% COLA on the subsidy for non-Medicare medical plans. The exact COLA each member will receive is dependent of the medical plan you have and the number of dependents within your plan. For example, if a 5.5% crease would make the subsidy more than the premium amount, you will only receive an increase up to the premium amount. If the 5.5% subsidy increase does not cover your full premium, then you are responsible for that amount above the subsidy.
The Pension Commission also approved 5.5% COLA on the subsidy for non-Medicare medical plans. The exact COLA each member will receive is dependent of the medical plan you have and the number of dependents within your plan. For example, if a 5.5% crease would make the subsidy more than the premium amount, you will only receive an increase up to the premium amount. If the 5.5% subsidy increase does not cover your full premium, then you are responsible for that amount above the subsidy.
Information Regarding Grocery Shopping for Seniors & Other at Risk Individuals
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Mayor Garcetti's COVID-19 Guidelines |
California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidelines |
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Firearms Qualification Schedule February & March 2020
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LARFPA Annual Barbecue
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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(888) 288-5073 - (323) 283-4441 - (626) 285-5138
Fax: (626) 285-1461 - email: info@larfpa.com