March 14, 2010
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Insurance Changes

 

 

Changes to your health insurance plan will occur on May 1, 2010. A special enrollment period for Fire Department personnel is available from March 8 through March 26, 2010 allowing changes to the medical coverage only. You may enroll, change plans, or cancel medical coverage during this special enrollment period. No further action is required if you do not wish to make any changes. You will automatically continue with the same coverage you currently have. I am attaching the enrollment newsletter and enrollment form.

Lately there has been some confusion about using our open-network health plan with Aetna. Remember you are not required to have or see a primary-care physician for services. You can see any doctor or specialist in the Aetna network. It is nice to have a primary-care doctor (especially a pediatician for the kids), but not necessary. There are no referrals required with your health plan.

Also, you should not be using urgent-care centers or the ER for primary care. The ER has a $75 copay ($100 if your admitted) plus you will be responsible for your deductible (currently $250), and your 10% coinsurance for both the ER and urgent-care centers. You should see an in-network physician or pediatician for primary care. This is the least costly because you only pay your copay for general office visits (after the copay it is covered at 100%).  Remember that all pediaticians should have a after hours answering service you can call in emergencies. You also have a free nurse hotline you can call 24 hours a day with your medical questions. The number is 800-556-1555.

You have until March 15, 2010 to incur cost to your Flexible Spending Account for the 2009 plan year. The claims must be received by March 31. Check your FSA balances on the Aetna website and plan accordingly. You can use your FSA for over-the-counter medications, bandages, and numerous other items. Let me know if you have any questions.

Paul Thompson
Local 51- Trustee
915-256-8094


Download: Fire Changes 2.rtf, Uniform Changes.rtf
Scholarship

 

 It's that time of the year to again accept names of scholarship applicants. The Executive Board has been appointed to serve as the Scholarship Committee. Eligible applicant names will be accepted by our secretary, Valerie at the Fire Fighter's Hall, at 598-8117, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The last time and date that names will be accepted is 2 PM on April 1, 2010. The Scholarship Committee will determine the number of scholarships to be awarded. The names will be drawn at the Executive Board meeting on April 7, 2010. Remeber the By-Laws have requirements for receiving Scholarship Funds. If you have any questions, either refer to the Scholarship Fund By-Laws or contact Earl Hayden at the Fire Fighter's Hall at 598-8117 or at 799-1232.
 
 Fraternally,
 Your Executive Board

 TSAFF is also offering scholarships;

An applicant for scholarship monies shall submit an application to the Board of Directors in the form approved by the Board, by April 15 of the year in which the applicant will be entering an accredited university, junior or senior college.  Click onto their link on the left column for more information.

KTSM News

 

New Policy For Hospital Transports

By Trevor Connor - Anchor/Reporter
Monday, March 8, 2010 - 9:58am

Starting today the El Paso Fire Department will institute a new policy for hospital transports.  This change is supposed to improve the fire department’s service to the public by having more ambulances available for people who are seriously ill or injured. There are currently 23 ambulances in its fleet.  In order to accommodate the transport of non-critical patients to hospitals outside of an ambulance's primary response area, the fire department will be making available two patient transport units as well as a mobile intensive care unit. These units will be in operation Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.  What people may see is if they call 911 for an ambulance and have a minor illness or injury, they will be transported to a hospital within the response area. If a patient prefers to be transported by ambulance to a further hospital, a transport unit or a private ambulance will be requested to transport the patient to their hospital of choice, based upon availability.  This change in policy will allow Fire Department ambulances to be available for higher priority calls such as heart attacks and serious injuries.

Maybe A Campaign Ad EPFD Should Use?

http://whentocall911.com/call911.htm

Prudential

If you are a participating member of deferred compensation, you can now go to www.prudential.com and log in. On the web page select 457 from the drop down menu, and select register now to create a username and password. Let me know if you want to sign up for deferred compensation. If we get more than a few guys interested, we can have the local rep come to a union meeting to sign members up. You can also go directly to the local office and sign up. Remember, deferred compensation is a great way to supplement your pension in retirement.

Paul Thompson
Local 51- Trustee

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PENSION BOARD

 

  EL PASO FIREMEN & POLICEMEN'S PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD

Wednesday, January 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM

El Paso Firemen and Policemen's Pension Fund Office

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201 East MainEl PasoTexas79901 

 

http://elpasofireandpolice.org/default.asp


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Climb for Life

Updated On: Mar 10, 2010 (20:53:00)

Satir Climb for Life Logo

1ST ANNUAL EL PASO CLIMB FOR LIFE

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Cohen Stadium
9700 Gateway North Blvd.
El Paso, TX

The CF Climb for Life is a fun and challenging fundraising event where people will huff and puff their way up and down the stairs at Cohen Stadium for a great cause. It is more than your typical 5K. It is an up and down climb with 14, 28 or 42 flights and even a 56 challenge flight. Whether climbing for a winning time or simply to cross the finish line...this event is a great way to challenge yourself. You can set your own challenge but more importantly, you’ll share in the victory in the fight in finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. For more information, click onto their website below.

http://newmexico.cff.org

Wellness Clinic

Posted On: Mar 10, 2010 (19:51:24)

Wellness Clinic Information


Download: Wellness.ppt
Memoirs from Heaven

Updated On: Jan 12, 2010 (08:50:00)

 

I am currently a Fire Captain with the Long Beach Fire Dept in California.  I have recently started a business which allows individuals to write letters to their love ones and have them delivered upon their death.

http://www.memoirsfromheaven.com

Theodore S Chambon
CEO / Founder       Memoirs from Heaven
 

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Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 (09:37:14)

 

 

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Breast Cancer

Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 (09:32:23)

Local 51 Sectetary Valerie selling pink shirts 

Mergebodymindspirit

Updated On: Jun 06, 2009 (18:19:00)

Mergebodymindspirit

Japanese Kanji (characters) for Reiki - Universal Life ForceOM or AUM - associated with Yoga - the entire Universe permeated with Life ForceChinese Characters for Qigong - Life Force Cultivation

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