In a letter to all Local Chairmen TCU President Bob Scardelletti spelled out the changes the Health Care Reform (recently signed into law) would have on the National Rail Health Care Plan. Click here to read the letter.
Read moreUnion Plus has recently introduced discounts for union members on The Princeton Review’s college preparation classes. Union members can now save: 30-60% on SAT and ACT Online and Classroom Courses 50% on online College Affordability and Admissions Courses by visiting UnionPlus.org/CollegePrep 20-50% on GRE, GMAT, LSAT or MCAT test prep Click here for an overview
Read moreFederal Law now requires the reporting of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) for covered dependents to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This includes participants of all medical plans, including the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan. In addition, if a covered dependent is eligible for Medicare, then the Medicare Health Insurance Claim
Read moreThe maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act will increase to $66 from $64 beginning July 1, 2010. Benefits are paid for the number of days of unemployment or sickness over four in 14-day registration periods, so maximum benefits for biweekly claims will total $660. Click here to read
Read moreMembers whose benefits are administered by United Healthcare under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or AmPlan may have received a Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action and Final Settlement Hearing regarding a Class Action Lawsuit between the American Medical Association, et. al vs. United Healthcare Corporation. If you received a notice,
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