News and announcements from the AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds.
 

• COBRA assistance extended again

  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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• Citadel announcement

  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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• Flu shots covered by Wellness Program

  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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• November 2009 Benefits Update

  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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• New educational brochure published

  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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• Fewer dental EOBs mailed

  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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• AFTRA H&R hosts Kids' Career Day

  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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• August 2009 Benefits Update

  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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• Health Plan premium invoices mailed

  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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• AFTRA H&R to attend AFTRA Convention

  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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• 2008 Earnings Statements mailed

  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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• AFTRA H&R welcomes new Trustee

  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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• April 2009 Benefits Update

  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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• COBRA premium assistance available

  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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