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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Annual Enrollment Effective January 1, 2012 for the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 23, 2011Member Benefits

Beginning September 26, 2011, Railroad Enrollment Services will begin mailing the annual enrollment packages to eligible Railroad employees for coverage under The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (H&W Plan). Enrollment in the H&W Plan will provide coverage for railroad employees and their eligible dependents effective January 1, 2012. The enrollment period for the

TCU Members Receive Disaster Relief Checks

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 26, 2011Member Benefits

Pictured is Assistant National Representative Randy Bower presenting the TCU Disaster Relief Checks to TCU Members Wallin, Hansen, Holter and Maki. On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Lodge 6440 Local Chairman Darren Treiber and Assistant National Representative Randy Bower met with members Jeremy Holter, Brent Wallin, Jeff Hansen and Kevin Maki, who lost their homes as

Effective July 1, 2011, Amtrak Retirees Save on Supplemental Coverage with New GA-23111 Plan P

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMay 27, 2011Member Benefits

Under the direction of Rail Labor, United Healthcare announced that effective July 1, 2011, all Amtrak Early Retirees currently covered under GA-23111 – Plan E will be moved to a new plan called GA-23111 – “Plan P”. Also, during a special open- enrollment period, Amtrak Early Retirees who did not previously take advantage of enrolling

Protect Your Kidneys, Save Your Heart

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMarch 10, 2011Member Benefits

Enhancing Lives Affected by Kidney Disease – Vision of International Kidney Foundation The International Kidney Foundation has designated the second Thursday of March as World Kidney Day. Since its inception in 2006, their campaign each year focuses on a single theme to help bring awareness to kidney disease which is life-altering. On March 10th, the

2011 Railroad Tier I Tax Reduced

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgJanuary 7, 2011Member Benefits

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, signed recently by President Obama, also effects railroad workers. The law provides a 1 year reduction in employee payroll taxes and extends unemployment benefits for railroad employees. Click here to read the release from the RRB. Click here to view a listing of

Dependent Children Up to Age 26 and No Lifetime Limits added to the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan – Effective January 1, 2011

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgDecember 3, 2010Member Benefits

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law by President Obama required the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare plan to be amended to include coverage for dependent children up to age 26 and to remove the lifetime limits of coverage. The previous November 3rd deadline to register adult dependent children has been

Final 60-Day Notice for Collecting Social Security Numbers under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgDecember 2, 2010Member Benefits

TCU Members were notified in July that the FederaL law now requires the reporting of Social Security Numbers(SSNs) for covered dependents to the Center for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) .In addition if a covered dependent is eligible for Medicare then the Medicare Health Insurance claim Number(HICN) is also required. Those notified now have until January

2011 Rate Renewal for Railroad Employees Covered by the National Plan

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgNovember 19, 2010Member Benefits

The annual rate renewal meeting for the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (the “Plan”) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 26, 2010, at which time payment rates for 2011 were established. Rail Labor (the Cooperating Railway Labor Organizations, or “CRLO”), as a Joint Policyholder, participated in the annual rate-setting meeting. The payment

Claims for Railroad Sickness Benefit is now Available Online

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgNovember 5, 2010Member Benefits

The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has announced that railroad workers can now file biweekly claims for railroad sickness benefits online. Employees can access this new service by visiting the RRB’s website at www.rrb.gov and clicking “Benefit Online Services.” This new feature, along with existing ones, requires a secure Internet Services Account for each individual.

Open Enrollment Period for Former Railroad Employees and Dependents

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgOctober 29, 2010Member Benefits

During the months of November and December 2010, UnitedHealthcare will hold an open enrollment. During this open enrollment, any individual eligible for coverage under one of the GA-23111 Plans for former railroad employees can enroll and will be accepted for coverage without any medical underwriting or requirement of good health. There are no limitations for

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