Post-Layoff Resources
NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING POST-LAYOFF SUPPORT SESSIONS
The Personnel Department is working with various City partners to host "Post-Layoff Support Sessions" to employees affected by layoffs. These sessions will include benefit and payroll information, wellness resources, re-employment opportunities, and more. Information on these sessions will be made available to employees as they are finalized.
If you would like to submit ideas on what other topics/areas to cover during post-layoff sessions, please provide input on the Post-Layoff Session Survey.
BENEFITS COVERAGE NOTICE: POST-LAYOFFS
The Personnel Department is working with various City partners to host "Post-Layoff Support Sessions" to employees affected by layoffs. These sessions will include benefit and payroll information, wellness resources, re-employment opportunities, and more. Information on these sessions will be made available to employees as they are finalized.
If you would like to submit ideas on what other topics/areas to cover during post-layoff sessions, please provide input on the Post-Layoff Session Survey.
LAwell Program Benefits and Layoffs Contact Info:
213-978-1655 / per.empbenefits@lacity.org
Important Notes for Employees
* Processing time varies and may affect the appearance of coverage in outside (non-City) systems. In many cases, provider systems (e.g. medical, dental, etc.) will not be updated timely. Employees will be financially responsible for any services they or their dependents seek after their effective employment termination date.
** Being laid off qualifies as a Life Event.
- You may be able to enroll in a spouse’s, domestic partner’s, or parent’s health plan. Contact their HR/benefits department right away.
- This also qualifies as a life event under the healthcare market place. Apply at CoveredCA.com to see if you qualify for state/federal subsidized health care, including Medi-Cal/Medicaid.
*** COBRA Enrollment
- Coverage is retroactive to your last day
- You typically have 60 days to elect coverage after receiving your COBRA packet
**** EFAP Support available until Month-End:
- Services include mental health counseling, financial advice, and legal referrals
- Contact Optum directly at (800) 213-5813, or visit Liveandworkwell.com using the access code: CityofLA
Mental Health & Financial
Counseling Services
“SUPPORT PLUS” - EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EFAP)
It is understandable that employees may be experiencing stress during this process and are encouraged to use the City’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for support.
What is it?
Support Plus is an employee and family assistance program. The City’s EFAP provides: access to counseling and emotional support services; legal and financial resource services with the ability to speak with an attorney or access legal document support; and, convenience service support which can help identify finding support services (e.g., day care, lodging options, etc.)
Services are available to anyone in your household for free.
*Discounted rates are available to continue services on each issue once the free sessions are exhausted.
How to Access
Call 800-213-5813 and use Access Code: CityofLA (Available 24/7)
The following is contact information for Employee Assistance Programs covering other groups of City employees:
Harbor Department Employees:
(800) 367-7474
Department of Water and Power Employees:
(888) 439-7327
Los Angeles Police Relief Association:
(888) 285-2858
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City:
(800) 252-8352 Ext. 225
Emotional Wellness Support
for LAwell Members
Resources for employees & dependents enrolled in health coverage with Kaiser or Anthem
Kaiser Permanente: Whole-Person Wellness
Explore Kaiser’s connected care approach to mental health and wellness. Members have access to therapy, addiction services, self-care tools, and wellness coaching — all integrated with your primary care team.
- Video, phone, and in-person counseling appointments
- Stress, sleep, anxiety, depression support
- Free access to Calm & Headspace apps
- kp.org/mentalhealth
Anthem Blue Cross: Support When You Need It
Anthem makes it easy to access confidential, compassionate care through LiveHealth Online and the Sydney Health app. Whether you're managing stress, navigating grief, or supporting a loved one — help is a call or click away.
- Therapy & psychiatry from home
- Mindfulness and resilience tools
- 24/7 support through the Sydney Health app
- anthem.com/mental-health
Free Wellness Apps available
through the Employee and
Family Assistance Program
These free wellness apps are included as part of the Employee and Family Assistance Program to help support your mental and emotional wellbeing:
Optum Assist
Your support system, anytime and anywhere. With this app, you can:
- Learn about Support Plus (Employee & Family Assistance Program)
- Speak with an Emotional Wellbeing Specialist
- Search for and schedule appointments with providers
- Access articles and videos on anxiety, caregiving, parenting, relationships, and more
Access Code: CITYOFLA
AbleTo
Need help managing stress, anxiety, or depression? This eight-week virtual coaching program offers personalized support and guided tools to build real coping skills—on your schedule. Includes 24/7 access to additional mental health resources.
Access Code: CITYOFLA
Calm
Reduce stress, improve sleep, and bring more mindfulness to your day. Calm is one of the world’s most popular wellness apps—and it’s free for you.
Access Code: CITYOFLA
