News - UAW Local 325 Retired Workers Chapter

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Food Bank Collection Total For 2023

Our Retirees Chapter has the MOST GENEROUS members when it comes to helping the unfortunate! Following our Christmas Party on December 21st the money donations made to local food banks was added up and the total for 2023 came to ... Wait For It ... $1,559.00. What an incredible year for us! Since our
Chapter began collecting for the food banks we have donated a total of $10,735.00. Remember, hunger never takes a day off ... and God knows the love in your heart.
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Reimbursement For COVID-19 Funeral Expenses

If you have a family member who died from the Chinese Virus, there is a reimbursement program for the funeral expenses from the federal government. Go to the web-page www.FEMA.gov then scroll down and "click" on "COVID-19 Funeral Assistance". Information about what is required for reimbursement of expenses can be found here. Applications cannot be done through the internet - You are required to call the listed toll-free number and speak with a FEMA Representative to start the process.
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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:

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

Office Work services will only include advice, document preparation, document review, factual and legal research, and correspondence. No representation will be provided by the plan in Court, or in any litigation situation. However, the plan WILL provide full representation, including attendance at hearings, for Social Security disability applications, suspensions, and terminations. All Filing Fees and/or Court Fees will be your responsibility.

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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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.
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 ...