We’re excited to announce one of the major victories we secured in our new Fringe Benefits contract: Beginning January 2, 2026, all eligible CAPE-represented employees will gain access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan.
This is a significant step forward in retirement security and a major new benefit we fought hard to achieve for our members.
What This Means for CAPE Members
The new 401(k) Savings Plan will work alongside the existing 457(b) Horizons Plan, giving members an additional, tax-deferred way to build long-term retirement savings.
Enrollment opens January 2, 2026, through www.countyla.com by selecting “Register” and following the prompts.
Download the official 401(k) Savings Participant Notification
17 Virtual Enrollment Webinars in January
To help members get started, the County and Empower will offer 17 virtual enrollment webinars throughout January, with morning, mid-day, and afternoon options. All webinar dates, times, and registration links will be posted on this page once available.
Updated IRS Contribution Limits for 2026
The County has also published the updated 2026 IRS contribution limits for both the 457(b) and 401(k) plans, including:
- Deferral limits
- Catch-up contribution limits
- Compensation limits
- Annual additions limits
These updates give members more flexibility to maximize retirement contributions.
Download the 2026 IRS Contribution Limits Flyer
A Win We Secured Together
This expanded retirement option is a direct result of our unified efforts at the Fringe Benefits bargaining table. We stood together, we made our priorities clear, and we secured meaningful improvements that will benefit CAPE members for years to come.
We will continue to share updates, resources, and enrollment information as we get closer to the January rollout.
