Federal Law now requires the reporting of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) for covered dependents to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition, if a covered dependent is eligible for Medicare, then the Medicare Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) is also required. In order to comply with these reporting requirements, Railroad Enrollment Services
Read moreEffective immediately union members are eligible for a 15% discount on monthly charges for individual or family wireless phone plans over $29.99, including plans for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The previous discount beginning in 2007 was 10%. Click here to read the letter from TCU about this offer.
Read moreOnce again, the eligibility period for the COBRA subsidy has been extended. On April 15th, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4851). This new legislation is an amendment to The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and extends the eligibility period for the 65% Cobra subsidy program
Read moreSteven Parson a member of TCU Local 6385 was in the middle of a 13-month layoff and was struggling to keep his home. Before his layoff he had re-financed with a Union Plus mortgage. Union Plus Mortgage assistance covered three months of mortgage payments with an interest free loan and Brother Parson was able to
Read moreAnnouncing a ‘Pilot Program’ from United Behavioral Health (UBH) United Behavioral Health (UBH) to begin testing a “Point of Entry” Pilot Program. Beginning in April 2010 and continuing through June, 2010, the Point of Entry program will be available for participants covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or the National Railway
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