PRESIDENT'S MESSAGES RE HEALTHCARE, WELFARE FUND, EVENTS, AND OFFICE UPDATES
President Bob Gervasi issued a President's Message on May 19, 2023, discussing DC 37 Welfare Fund Benefits & the Aetna Managed Care Plan. Please CLICK HERE to read the entire message.
President Bob Gervasi issued a President's Message on May 1, 2023, discussing Aetna Managed Care, related events, lobbying elected officials and office updates. Please CLICK HERE to read the entire message.
UPDATE ON GHI SENIOR CARE COPAYS
Attention Retirees utilizing GHI Senior Care (* ONLY). Following is a message from DC 37 Retirees President Bob Gervasi:
Thank you.
Bob Gervasi
President, DC37 Retirees Association
- Court filings on NYC MAPP and GHI Senior Care copays can be found on the website of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees at https://www.nycretirees.org/announcements
MEDICARE PART B REIMBURSEMENT
From OLR: Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents will be reimbursed annually for the standard Medicare Part B amount of $170.10 per month ($170.10 x 12 months = $2,041.20), excluding any penalties and late enrollment fees, and subject to be pro-rated.
2022 Medicare Part B reimbursements will be issued in April 2023. Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check).
If you already submitted your Medicare Part A & B card to the Health Benefits Program, this payment is automatic and you will receive it annually.
Please note that members who paid above the amount of $170.10 per month (IRMAA surcharge) will have to complete a form on the NYC OLR website. The New York City Office of Labor Relations usually makes the annual IRMAA form available on its website in May. For details, please CLICK HERE to visit the NYC OLR website.
IRMAA 2022 REIMBURSEMENTS
IRMAA 2022 annual reimbursements will be issued during the 3rd week of October 2023. Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents can submit an IRMAA application if they paid above the standard amount of $170.10 per month. If you did not pay more than the standard amount, then you are not eligible for IRMAA.
- If you are currently receiving your pension check through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or direct deposit, your reimbursement will be deposited directly into your bank account. This is separate from your pension payment. If you don’t have EFT or direct deposit, you should receive a check in the mail.
- Please submit the IRMAA 2022 Reimbursement Application, along with all required documents, electronically to: https://nycemployeebenefits.leapfile.net