News - Updates - Current Events
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Annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners
Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Thursday, November 21, following our regular meeting. Tickets will cost $5.00 each and will be available beginning in October. There are a limited number of tickets available so purchase yours soon! Home-made deserts are always welcome, and water, soda, coffee, beer and wine will be provided with your meal.
Our annual Christmas Dinner and party (still the best around) will be on Thursday, December 19, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tickets will cost $5.00 each and will be available beginning in October. Again, there will be a limited number of tickets available so purchase soon. Bring your favorite desert and help fill the table with the best cakes and pies and all things yummy! Coffee, soda, water, beer and wine is provided. We'll have lots of prizes and gifts after the dinner!
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Our annual Christmas Dinner and party (still the best around) will be on Thursday, December 19, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tickets will cost $5.00 each and will be available beginning in October. Again, there will be a limited number of tickets available so purchase soon. Bring your favorite desert and help fill the table with the best cakes and pies and all things yummy! Coffee, soda, water, beer and wine is provided. We'll have lots of prizes and gifts after the dinner!
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Please Bring Food For The Needy
During the months of October, November and December we will collect any non-perishable food items for donation to local food pantries. Remember, Hunger never takes a day off!
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Legal Services Benefit Returns for Retirees and Spouses
After a long wait we are finally seeing a return of our Legal Services Benefit. Although very limited, there are a few services that may be of some benefit to our membership. The plan will now offer what is known as "office work" services for the following types of legal matters:
The new plan benefit is available to all Retirees and Surviving Spouses.
To open a new case, or to make other inquiries, call 800-482-7700.
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- Wills and Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Deeds
- Name Changes
- Credit Reports
- Residential Leases
- Birth or Marriage Certificates
- Uncontested Family Matters
- Contracts for Goods or Services
- Real Estate Purchase or Sell Contracts
The new plan benefit is available to all Retirees and Surviving Spouses.
To open a new case, or to make other inquiries, call 800-482-7700.
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Important Message from Blue Cross/Blue Shield - If you have any questions about the recent security breach at BC/BS, you can go to the following web-site, or call the following numbers:
www.anthemfacts.com, or call 1-877-263-7995.
Check your credit info: Equifax @ 1-800-525-6285
Experian @ 1-888-397-3742
TransUnion @ 1-800-680-7289
Recent cyber attacks have been discovered on health records of those who have Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans. You may be eligible for credit monitoring, and can get more information by calling 1-855-861-4034.
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www.anthemfacts.com, or call 1-877-263-7995.
Check your credit info: Equifax @ 1-800-525-6285
Experian @ 1-888-397-3742
TransUnion @ 1-800-680-7289
Recent cyber attacks have been discovered on health records of those who have Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans. You may be eligible for credit monitoring, and can get more information by calling 1-855-861-4034.
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Important Message from Deanna Ramsey
to all Local 325 Retirees -
"We all know there are times when you need my help in resolving issues with your medical benefits. With the new HIPPA privacy laws I am now required to have a "signed form" from you AND your spouse to discuss any matters with your insurance carrier. By 'clicking' on your insurance carrier's name below you will be able to print the instructions and the form. Please complete the form and mail it to me at the address shown. If you have any questions about this, feel free to call me at 314-731-2800, or Toll Free at 855-361-4738. Thank you, and God Bless."
Blue Cross/Blue Shield click here GHP-Coventry click here
Please remember - Should you ever need to visit Sister Deanna in person, Region 5 Policy is NO FOREIGN CARS ARE ALLOWED ON THE LOT, AND THEY WILL BE TOWED!
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield click here GHP-Coventry click here
Please remember - Should you ever need to visit Sister Deanna in person, Region 5 Policy is NO FOREIGN CARS ARE ALLOWED ON THE LOT, AND THEY WILL BE TOWED!
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At our Union Meetings we always provide the most up-to-date information on insurance and medical changes.
- A Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative will be present at every other meeting. Our Benefits Rep., Deanna Ramsey, will be present at our meetings on an "as needed" basis. Deanna is knowledgeable of all changes concerning our insurance, and will instruct and guide us in signing up for Social Security Benefits. If you have any questions please call Sister Deanna at 314-731-2800 to make an appointment.
- Pat Olson of SVS Vision is available to answer questions and provide the details you need on getting those "new" glasses.
- We have "guest speakers" who provide information on special needs of Retirees, such as home care, medical benefits, legal advice, etc.
New ideas are on the horizon for our Chapter -
Beginning in 2012 we will have Annual Food Drives for those less fortunate, and Local 325 members have always been the most generous! Plans are also being made for an Annual Picnic with food, fun, and fellowship.
If the weather gets too bad ...
We never want to cancel a membership meeting, but snow and ice could force a cancellation. Be sure to listen to KMOX 1120-AM radio, or KSDK Channel 5 television, during their morning broadcast.