The lifetime maximum under the negotiated medical plans for early retirees will increase by $4,700 from $131,500 to $136,200, effective January 1, 2013, due to automatic adjustments based on medical cost inflation. The change affects members enrolled in the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Plan (UnitedHealthcare Policy GA-46000). These early retirement plans provide
The IAM Disaster Relief Fund provides assistance to those devastated members at a true moment of need. Like our brothers and sisters currently affected by hurricane Sandy, these members need all the strength and support that we can provide. “The IAM’s Disaster Relief fund relies on donations from individuals and Local lodges. I am urging
Members helping members in times of need is a strong tradition in the Machinists union, and the recent string of snow, wind and rain storms across the East coast generated by Hurricane Sandy has caused widespread damage. TCU/IAM members adversely affected by severe weather like Hurricanes Sandy and Isaac, or other natural disasters, can get
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is reminding rail employees out of work due to Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath that they may qualify for unemployment benefits. To determine eligibility or file claims for benefits, affected railroaders should call the RRB’s toll-free telephone number (1-877-772-5772) or visit its website at www.rrb.gov. Rail workers who are
The Open Enrollment process has started! Please go to the Railroad Information Depot site at www.rrinfodepot.com to log into the on-line enrollment system. Just click on the Railroad Enrollment Services icon in the lower left portion of the home page to connect to the on-line enrollment system. Log-in instructions were included in the enrollment materials you recently
A new Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan will be available to certain freight railroad employees for the plan year beginning January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013. Click here to read the informational flyer from United Health Care.
A recent letter from TCU President Bob Scardelletti announced that for the first time, the annual 2013 Open Enrollment for members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Plan), would be done online. Members will be receiving a postcard in the near future, which will announce the new electronic Open Enrollment. The
Amtrak Agreement covered employee health and welfare contributions (“cost sharing”) will be $189.53 per month, effective July 2012. The monthly employee contributions are set by Agreement at 15%, subject to specific caps, of Amtrak’s cost for providing employee health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D). The calculations indicate an increase of $7.91
Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan released important changes to the benefits under the plan. The release includes information on: Grandfathered Status In-Network Deductibles In-Network Benefits In-Network Out-Of-Pocket Maximum Emergency Room and Urgent Care Co-Pay Pharmacy and Prescription Services Deductible Information …. and many other important
A new benefit year under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act begins July 1, 2012. The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims under this Act remains at $66 in the new benefit year. Benefits are normally paid for the number of days of unemployment or sickness over four in 14-day registration periods, so maximum benefits
