Applying for Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement
The Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement Program is available to pensioners and Qualified Surviving Spouses/Domestic Partners who meet LAFPP health insurance subsidy eligibility requirements and are not enrolled in a Board-approved health plan.
For more information, visit Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement (HIPR).
How do I apply for reimbursement?
- Complete and sign a Retired Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement Claim Form for each period of coverage to be reimbursed.
- Submit proof of premium coverage and payment of premiums, such as:
- Proof of coverage: statement/premium bill from the company and/or a copy of a health insurance card indicating coverage for the reimbursement period requested.
- Proof of payment: copies of canceled checks (front and back), bank statements, credit card statements, and/or a letter from the insurance company indicating receipt of monthly premiums paid.
- If you are enrolled in Medicare, you must provide a photocopy of your Medicare card and your Part D insurance card (if applicable) the first time you file a claim and upon request thereafter.
Please keep copies of all documents submitted, as they become part of the claim. No documents will be returned.
When will I receive reimbursement?
| Coverage Period Within | Claim Forms Received By | Reimbursement Issued |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 – March 31 | NO LATER THAN April 15 | May 31 |
| April 1 – June 30 | July 15 | August 31 |
| July 1 – September 30 | October 15 | November 30 |
| October 1 – December 31 | January 15 | February 28 |
Note: Claim forms received after the deadline will be processed according to the payment schedule for the following quarter. Claim forms received later than 12 months after the end of the coverage period will not be processed.
Questions?
If you have, please contact the Medical and Dental Benefits Section at (213) 279-3115 or toll-free at (844) 88-LAFPP, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PDT), excluding weekends and City Holidays.