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Article from the Alliance for Retired Americans 07/02/10

Another Health Care Myth Debunked: Taxing Health Benefits
With so much misinformation going around about health care, it is important to continue addressing the false rumors about reform as they arise.  In response to an internet scam about the tax on health benefits, Ruben Burks, Secretary-Treasurer of the Alliance, said this week, "There is an internet scam regarding W-2 tax forms that has been in circulation since the passage of health care reform.  In the health care reform law, there is a provision that W-2s will now have a box where the employer puts the cost of a worker's or retiree's health care.  Nothing is added to income.  It is simply a for-your-information box and does nothing to change a person's income or taxes owed."

 

Article from the Alliance for Retired Americans 05/28/10

With Medicare Rebates Just Around the Corner, Some Worry About Scams
One of the most immediate benefits from the new health care law is the $250 rebate that Part D Medicare beneficiaries will receive if they fall into the doughnut hole in 2010.  More than 3 million seniors will receive a one-time check for $250 if they reach the doughnut hole this year and are not eligible for low-income assistance.  The rebate, which will start being mailed on June 10th to seniors already in the doughnut hole, is another piece of the overall plan to close the doughnut hole.  Some policy experts worry that seniors will be targeted by scam artists looking to cash in on the lack of information about how to receive the rebates.  Seniors’ advocates warn that scammers are likely to call seniors, pretending to be part of an organization tasked with helping them register to get their rebates.  They may say things like, “With the health care reform, you'll need a new Medicare card, so I'm going to need some information from you.”  Many seniors who are unaware about the specifics of the rebate program could become victims of identity theft, or be asked to pay money in return for help with processing their checks.  In reality, those qualifying for the $250 rebate do not have to do anything in order to receive their check.  Unlike most parts of Medicare, there is no third party involvement with this program, as the federal government will mail the rebate checks directly to qualifying recipients, no registration necessary. For more on the $250 checks, go to http://bit.ly/bMjHmm

 

 Subject: Medicare updates from the CMS May 2010

Click here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11467.pdf

Information from the Alliance for Retired Americans on the Health Care Bill
Alliance Executive Director Edward F. Coyle was with the President as he signed the bill into law today.  “This landmark act will help current and future retirees in several specific ways,” said Mr. Coyle.  He listed:
  • Closing the Medicare “doughnut hole” coverage gap so seniors will no longer have to cut dangerous corners on their medications;
  • Eliminating co-pays for preventive screenings to help older Americans more quickly and affordably identify and treat diseases such as cancer and diabetes;
  • Cutting wasteful spending to extend the life of the Medicare Trust Fund so seniors can better afford premiums which have doubled over the past eight years; and
  • Reducing costly health problems by assisting pre-Medicare retirees with insurance costs and banning discrimination based on pre-existing conditions.

Many provisions go into effect quickly:

  • A $250 rebate for Medicare beneficiaries who fall into the doughnut hole gap in prescription drug coverage in 2010;
  • A 50% discount on drugs in 2011 for individuals in the doughnut hole;
  • By 2011, free annual check-ups for seniors in Medicare, without having to make a co-payment for mammograms, colonoscopies and other preventive screenings;
  • A prohibition on insurers from placing lifetime limits on coverage; and
  • A prohibition on “rescission,” or dropping coverage when individuals

L-R NARVRE La Junta Unit #099 President Jane Hutchins, Whitey Westphal Railroad Retirement Representative Moody Law Firm  presents Charter to Unit #099.

 

 

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NARVRE AREA 6 LOCAL UNITS

Unit 099 La Junta CO

President Jane Hutchins

Phone: 719-384-9704

 

 Unit 034 Denver CO                                                 Unit 117 Pueblo CO

President Josephine Ziska                                        President H. Donald Gibbs

Phone: 303-433-1147                                             Phone: 719-542-6046

 

Unit 025 Arkansas City KS                                       Unit 008 Chanute KS

President Judy Andreason                                            President Charles Sesher

Phone: 620-441-2830                                            Phone: 620-431-1814

 

Unit 150 Hutchinson KS                                           Unit 090 Kansas City KS

President Ron Pauls                                        President Robert M. Schroeder

Phone: 620-663-8961                                              Phone: 913-341-2416

 

Unit 021 Marysville KS                                              Unit 004 Newton KS

President Dolores Krug                                             President Ronald Calbert

Phone: 785-562-2150                                              Phone 316-288-1829

 

Unit 142 Osawatomie KS                                           Unit 148 Parsons KS

President Larry Walker                                        President Jimmy W. Dodds

Phone: 913-294-4664                                              Phone: 620-717-3980

 

Unit 140 Topeka KS                                                   Unit 009 Wellington KS

President James Brewer                                             President Dolores Carr

Phone: 785-272-3739                                               Phone: 620-326-3257

 

Unit 115 Wichita KS                                                   Unit 174 Fairbury NE

President Richard Stephy                                              President Richard English

Phone: 316-941-9179                                              Phone: 402-729-3832

 

Unit 033 Lincoln NE                                                     Unit 031 Omaha NE

President Keith Flemmig                                              President: John Ayala

Phone: 402-464-2023                                                Phone: 402-731-7350

 

Unit 123 Fargo ND                                                       Unit 146 Minot ND

President John Ceterski                                               President James E. Harris

Phone: 218-233-1767                                                 Phone: 701-838-3587

 

 

WHAT CAN NARVRE BRING TO THE TABLE FOR NEW MEMBERS?


NARVRE is the only Federally Chartered Railroad Retiree Organization in the industry having for its sole purpose the promotion, protection and preservation of our railroad retirement pension system.

158 Units in the United States and one National 801 Unit for members who do not reside in a locality having a NARVRE Unit. A great number of dedicated members who have demonstrated on many occasions their ability to be a dominant force in the Congress of the United States assisting in the passage and/or defeat of legislation affecting railroad retirees.

Two (2) Toll-Free Telephone Numbers to assist our membership in calling their respective Representative in the House of Representatives and their two U.S. Senators in the U. S. Senate.

The principle officers, Thomas J. Dwyer, National President, Richard Renz, National Vice President and Mary David, National Secretary-Treasurer, govern NARVRE. NARVRE has a full time National legislative Director in Gary Faley, of Flint, MI. NARVRE National Officers and National Legislative Director are in constant communication via desktop and Laptop Computers and are completely informed via the Internet. The three National Officers together with the Eight Area Directors make up the Governing Board of NARVRE. Such Governing Board handles all matters of the organization between National Conventions, which are held each two years.
The National Office of NARVRE is located in Pittsburgh, PA and is staffed by the National Secretary Treasurer and one office staff person.

NARVRE has a complete Website on the Internet and may be reached by addressing www.NARVRE.org. Every facet of the organization is public information and is prepared in a very readable format. The site will eventually outline contact information for Asbestos Protection, Long Distance Savings, Metlife $2000 Death Benefit for the surviving Spouse, Prescription Drug Savings and long Term Care at a great saving for NARVRE Members.

NARVRE publishes the NARVRE Newsletter ten (10) times per year. It is scheduled to reach your mailbox on the first of each month.
Note: NARVRE is not a union affiliated organization, but one that represents All Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees both Union and Management.
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A big thanks to Consolidated Associations of Railroad Employees (CARE) Temple Texas for inserting Welcome to NARVRE in their mailings to new care members. Their Web page is www.carehealthplan.com

CARE iscurrently having an open enrollment for the following plans: Plan #3000, Plan #4000, Plan #4100, Plan #5000 and Plan #5100. Plan #4000 is a Medicare supplemental plan that pays for most services approved by Medicare and includes a $3,000 annual prescription drug plan. Plan #4100 is a Medicare supplemental plan that pays for most services approved by Medicare and does not include a prescription drug plan. Anyone can enroll in these CARE plans as long as you or your spouse has a current or former connection to the Burlington Northern Railway, the Santa Fe Railway or the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. For more information regarding the above plans, please call the CARE customer service department at 800-334-1330.

 

 
Last Updated on Thursday, 15 July 2010 17:48