News - Updates - Current Events
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Join Us For The Annual Thanksgiving And Christmas Dinners
Make your plans to attend our Annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. The Thanksgiving Dinner will follow our regular meeting on Thursday, November 17th and will include Turkey, Beef, and sides. The Christmas Dinner will be during our Christmas Party on Thursday, December 15th and we'll have Ham, Turkey, and all the fixin's. Coffee, soda, water and adult beverages are included in both dinners. The price per person is still just $5.00, and you can purchase them at the November and December meetings or by calling any Executive Board Member to reserve your tickets. We must warn you though ... There are limited numbers of tickets for each dinner, so plan on buying or reserving yours soon. We ask that desserts be made and put on the table for everyone's enjoyment. We really enjoy the Holiday Sweets!
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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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Food Bank Contributions Very Generous For 2021
Our Retirees Chapter collected a total of $1,235.00 in cash contributions for our donation to the Oasis Food Pantry in St. Charles in 2021! Also collected throughout the year was more than 35 sacks of canned and dry food for the pantries. Since 2012 our membership has collected $7,116 along with countless canned and dry goods. Your generosity, your kindness and your love has helped many people. We all know that hunger doesn't take 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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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 ...
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.