News and announcements from the AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds.
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3/8/2010 11:43:40 AM
Summary … The eligibility period for the federal COBRA premium subsidy has been extended to those who involuntarily lose employment on or before March 31, 2010.
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12/22/2009 9:41:31 AM
Summary ... Though Citadel Broadcasting recently filed for bankruptcy, at this time current Citadel employees’ AFTRA H&R benefits are unaffected.
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11/2/2009 1:58:19 PM
Summary ... Fees for administering flu vaccines are covered under the AFTRA Health Plan’s Wellness Program.
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10/27/2009 4:57:12 PM
Summary ... This update announces upcoming Health Plan premium increases and introduces a new Retirement Plan pension payment option.
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9/16/2009 10:53:48 AM
Summary ... A new brochure, Understanding Your EOB, was mailed to Health Plan participants this week.
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8/31/2009 1:58:27 PM
Summary ... Fewer Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) for dental claims are being mailed to participants.
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8/20/2009 11:34:51 AM
Summary ... AFTRA H&R's Kids' Career Day allowed children of employees to learn more about careers and their parents' jobs.
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8/14/2009 11:21:39 AM
Summary ... This update announces important changes to the way Senior Citizen Health Program benefits are coordinated with Medicare.
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8/11/2009 5:56:22 PM
Summary ... The Health Plan premium invoices for the fourth quarter of 2009 have been mailed and are due September 15.
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7/17/2009 4:25:50 PM
Summary ... The AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds will join AFTRA members, delegates, officers and staff at the upcoming AFTRA National Convention in Chicago.
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6/12/2009 5:30:03 PM
Summary ... Registered performers receiving Earnings Statements should verify the accuracy of this information, as reported earnings can affect your qualification for benefits.
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5/5/2009 4:22:02 PM
Summary ...
Mr. Hank Lachmund, Senior Vice President of Labor Relations for Warner Bros. Television, joins AFTRA H&R's Board of Trustees.
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4/6/2009 2:34:42 PM
Summary ... This update announces important changes to the way benefits are accrued under the Retirement Plan.
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3/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
Summary ... The new federal economic stimulus bill provides for a 65% reduction in premiums for eligible individuals who extend their health coverage under COBRA.
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