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UPDATED December 26, 2015
Our thanks to Ret. Det. Alan Berkowitz for forwarding this important information:
The following articles are from our Association's Police Surgeon Dr. Gerald Ente email@example.com
From a health point of view, the less salt you eat each day, the healthier it is. But as we age we lose taste buds for discrimination for all other tastes except salt. So as we get older we prefer more salty foods. In the New England Journal of Medicine in August of 2014, a consensus of articles about salt intake agreed that excessive salt was unhealthy and contributed to heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and kidney disease.
The World Health Organization and the American Heart Association recommend 1500-2500 mgs of sodium daily. They pointed out that less than 1% of our worldwide population consume less than 2 grams (2,000 mgs) daily. The average American eats 5 or more teaspoons of salt each day, which is twenty times the recommendation. Our body needs only a quarter teaspoon of salt daily. A common target for a low salt diet is 1500-2000 mgs daily. Salt regulates fluid balance in our bodies and maintains blood volume and pressure. Too little salt will create a lack of energy.
Foods high in salt include;
Smoked, canned, cured or salted meats
Regular or processed cheese, spreads and sauces, cottage cheese Pizza, croutons Olives, pickles, sour kraut Canned vegetables Soy sauce, seasoning salt and marinades Bottled salad dressings Salted butter or margarine Instant pudding Soups… Canned soups are a wealth of salts. A tip to lower the salt if you are a soup lover like I am is to add water. If you don't like the thinned out soup you can than add thin cut potato or eggplant slices and after they absorb salt you can either throw them away, give them to a skinny friend or eat them. Remember, soup is like liquid salt. For example, a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup contains 2,030 mg of salt. You can get reduced-sodium soups that contain 120-150 mg of salt.
Cereals… Cereals are amazing. Kellogg's shredded wheat minis have 0 sodium. Corn grits have 1 mg per serving. Kellogg's puffed wheat has 3 mg. Health Valley Fiber 7 has 53 mg. Special K has 220 mg. General Mills Total Raisin Bran has 446 mg. Cheerios, which advertises as heart smart, had 300 mg in 2007, and according to the box now has 120 mg. Kraft Post Toasties Corn Flakes have 1,020 mg, while for hot cereals Quaker's instant grits product/ham 'n' cheese has 1,930 mg of salt.
So what is my message… EAT SMART… READ THE LABELS… START YOUR ENGINES!
Are you dieting? Aren't you trying to lose weight? Everybody is. One of the latest fads is low carbohydrates. The thing is that carbs are an important part of your diet. But there are good carbs and bad carbs. The "bad" carbs are the weight producing, simple sugars, low in fiber, often time white in color. They include sugar, syrups, white rice, white bread, white pasta, white potatoes, cakes, cookies and sweet desserts. The "badies" also include soda and candy. The "good" carbs are formed by complex sugars and starches, which require more time for the body to break them down. "Goodies" are less processed, more natural and more healthy. Good carbs include fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, whole grains, yams and legumes (which are beans, peas, lentils and nuts). Good carbs have low to moderate calorie density which fill you up, are high in nutrients, and are devoid of refined sugars and grains. They are full of fiber, low in sodium, saturated fat, trans fats and cholesterol. Remember, we're not even mentioning the amount of salt, calories, diabetes type two and fats in this discussion, there is always tomorrow. In most supermarkets, the foods found in the outer aisles are the natural foods which include the good carbs, while the foods in the inner isles contain processed, boxed, and refined items, including the bad carbs. Your grandma and your momma may not have known these facts and they may not have had a choice, but they still did eat better and everyone knows "Momma knows best."
Are you dieting? Aren't you trying to lose weight? Everybody is. One of the latest fads is low carbohydrates. The thing is that carbs are an important part of your diet. But there are good carbs and bad carbs. The "bad" carbs are the weight producing, simple sugars, low in fiber, often time white in color. They include sugar, syrups, white rice, white bread, white pasta, white potatoes, cakes, cookies and sweet desserts. The "badies" also include soda and candy.
The "good" carbs are formed by complex sugars and starches, which require more time for the body to break them down. "Goodies" are less processed, more natural and more healthy. Good carbs include fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, whole grains, yams and legumes (which are beans, peas, lentils and nuts). Good carbs have low to moderate calorie density which fill you up, are high in nutrients, and are devoid of refined sugars and grains. They are full of fiber, low in sodium, saturated fat, trans fats and cholesterol.
Remember, we're not even mentioning the amount of salt, calories, diabetes type two and fats in this discussion, there is always tomorrow. In most supermarkets, the foods found in the outer aisles are the natural foods which include the good carbs, while the foods in the inner isles contain processed, boxed, and refined items, including the bad carbs.
Your grandma and your momma may not have known these facts and they may not have had a choice, but they still did eat better and everyone knows "Momma knows best."
Thanks to Alan Berkowitz for this news:
Dear CEA Member, We have received a copy of a favorable court decision from the NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division – First Department. The case involved the standards utilized by the Police Pension Fund Medical Board in determining whether uniformed members were disabled from police work and qualified for a disability pension. Under an arcane law called the "Safeguards Statute" the City, with the advice and support of the Law Department, had moved to have the Pension Fund Medical Board apply a new medical standard to injured officers seeking a disability pension to determine if the officer was disabled from ANY gainful employment. This unprecedented action would have led to officers disabled from police work, but not completely disabled, being placed in other City service outside of the Police Department instead of being granted a disability pension. The CEA, along with the other police unions, objected to this action as contrary to past practice and authority of the pension fund. The City sought to bypass the police union objections by opining that the Law Department interpretation of the Safeguards Statute supersedes the Pension Fund Board of Trustees. The CEA, as a Trustee of the Pension Fund, commenced a lawsuit in NYS Supreme Court challenging the Law Department's opinion and its authority to direct action of the Police Pension Fund. The initial Court ruled against us and the CEA appealed to the First Department Appellant Division who has now sided in our favor. In the lawsuit titled "Roy T Richter, etc. –against- Michael A. Cardozo, etc." the Appellant Division reversed the lower court and found the Board of Trustees is "empowered to differ with its counsel on matters of statutory interpretation and reach its own position on such questions." "Indeed, the Board implicitly interprets the governing statute with each of its individual determinations in the regular course of business." "[T]he proposition that [the Law Department] interpretation of any statute always trumps the interpretation of an agency is untenable and inconsistent with the basic role of counsel." It is unknown if the Law Department intends to appeal this decision to the NYS Court of Appeals. I will keep you updated on any developments. Fraternally,Roy Roy T RichterPresidentNYPD Captains Endowment Association(212) 791-8292
Lou Hollander received this information from Rick Rottkamp firstname.lastname@example.com
Hello all: After several years of delays,the IRS has finally indicated that compensation received as a direct result of 9/11 is tax free. Please be advised that last month (September 2014) the IRS updated Publication 3920 and included the following:
Payments to Survivors
The following section discusses the tax treatment of certain amounts received by survivors of the attacks and survivors of people who died as a result of the attacks. September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001Payments from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 are not included in income.Disability PaymentsFor tax years ending after September 10, 2001, disability payments (including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments) are not included in income if they are for injuries incurred as a direct result of a terrorist attack (including the September 11 attacks, anthrax attacks, and Oklahoma City attack) directed against the United States (or its allies). However, you must include in your income any disability payments you received or you would have received in retirement had you not become disabled as a result of a terrorist attack.
Disability payments you receive for injuries not incurred as a direct result of a terrorist attack or for illnesses or diseases not resulting from an injury incurred as a direct result of a terrorist attack cannot be excluded from your income under this provision but may be excludable for other reasons. For details, see Publication 907, Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities. If you know anyone receiving disability payments due to 9/11 please make sure they are aware of this as it effects the taxability of both past and future disability payments. Rick Richard H. Rottkamp, EA466 Ashland AvenueBaldwin, NY 11510-2534(516) 868-0023Fax (516) 377-7712
Our thanks to Lou and Richard for forwarding this important information.
We received the following from Paul DiGiacomo, NYC DEA Vice President. The benefit is available to all retired detective members for a co-pay of only $25 and for all others, the price is discounted to $199.
The DEA is proud to offer a new enhanced benefit to all our retirees who would like to participate in the Heartscan Services cardiovascular and thyroid nodule screening program. THE COPAY FOR OUR RETIREES WILL BE $25, WITH THE DEA PAYING THE DIFFERENCE OF $174. The DEA has discounted pricing for all DEA active members and all DEA families of $199 (normally the price is $300). This preventive screening program focuses on identifying early stages of heart, carotid (stroke), thyroid (nodules), and peripheral arterial disease (early diabetes and hypertension ).
Recent clinical findings show an increase in thyroid cancer and heart disease for 911 responders. Clinical findings show thyroid cancer as the fastest increasing cancer in the US and heart disease remaining as the #1 disease. Every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. dies of a heart attack and every 40 seconds someone has a stroke. These diseases are preventable if detected and treated early. Most people are symptom free and therefore most insurance companies will not cover the screens that identify their risk factors.
Heartscan Services is a mobile company making it convenient for all to take advantage of this program. For our retirees, designated screening locations throughout the Metropolitan and the Long Island areas will be assigned. Retirees can contact Heartscan Services directly to inquire about the various locations at 1-866-518-1112.
Heartscan Services is HIPAA compliant and all results are strictly confidential. The DEA is excited to bring this valuable program to our retired members and hope you will take advantage of this potentially lifesaving screening. Please contact Heartscan Services directly at 1-866-518-1112 to schedule appointment or our Health Benefits office at 212-587-9120 if you have any questions.
Fraternally, Warm Regards, Michael J. Palladino Marilyn Martinucci, MBA DEA President CEO/Founder HeartScan Services Inc.
The preventive screening program is a simple, painless, non-invasive, ultrasound assessment that can evaluate your risk for early stages of heart, carotid (stroke), thyroid (nodules), and peripheral arterial disease (early diabetes and hypertension ).
Echocardiogram or ECHO
An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves (no radiation exposure) to create a moving picture of the heart. It shows the function, size, shape and movement of the heart muscle. This test can also show how the heart valves are working and how blood is flowing through your heart, evaluating the pumping action of the heart. Heart attacks a rising deadly weapon among cops- July 29, 2013 (our data shows 55% of retired members needed follow up) /Law Enforcement Officers More Likely to Suffer from Heart Disease July 2013.
Carotid Doppler
The major goal of carotid ultrasound is to screen patients for blockage or narrowing of their carotid arteries, which if present may increase their risk of having a stroke. #3 disease for men and women/ on average, one American dies from stroke every 4 minutes.
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
ABI is a simple, reliable means for diagnosingPAD (Peripheral arterial disease). Individuals with a high Ankle-brachial index are three to five times more likely to be at risk of heart attacks. Identifies hypertension -67 million American adults (31%) have high blood pressure—1 in every 3 American adults- hypertension is extremely high among law enforcement and increases their risk for heart disease and stroke.
Thyroid Ultrasound
This test uses sound waves to determine if a nodule is solid or a fluid-filled cyst. (The risk of cancer is higher in solid nodules.)This test also monitors the growth of nodules and it helps find nodules that are difficult to feel. National data- thyroid cancer fastest increasing cancer in the US / New York cops' cancer rate soaring in wake of 9/11. Sept. 30, 2013
Paul DiGiacomoVice-President
Detectives' Endowment Association, Inc.Police Department, City of New York26 Thomas StreetNew York, NY 10007
Tel: 212-587-1000Fax: 212-732-4863
Our thanks to Alan Berkowitz for forwarding this impoartant information:
New York City Administrative Code(NEW)
§ 13-252.1 Accidental disability retirement; World Trade Center presumption.
1. (a) Notwithstanding any provisions of this code or of any general, special or local law, charter or rule or regulation to the contrary, if any condition or impairment of health is caused by a qualifying World Trade Center condition as defined in section two of the retirement and social security law, it shall be presumptive evidence that it was incurred in the performance and discharge of duty and the natural and proximate result of an accident not caused by such member's own willful negligence, unless the contrary be proved by competent evidence. (b) The New York City Police Pension Fund (NYCPPF) board of trustees is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this paragraph. 2. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter or of any general, special or local law, charter, administrative code or rule or regulation to the contrary, if a member who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations as defined in section two of the retirement and social security law, and subsequently retired on a service retirement, an ordinary disability retirement, an accidental disability retirement, a performance of duty disability retirement, or was separated from service with a vested right to deferred payability of a retirement allowance and subsequent to such retirement or separation is determined by the NYCPPF board of trustees to have a qualifying World Trade Center condition, as defined in section two of the retirement and social security law, upon such determination by the NYCPPF board of trustees, it shall be presumed that such disability was incurred in the performance and discharge of duty as the natural and proximate result of an accident not caused by such member's own willful negligence, and that the member would have been physically or mentally incapacitated for the performance and discharge of duty of the position from which he or she retired or vested had the condition been known and fully developed at the time of the member's retirement or separation from service with vested rights, unless the contrary is proven by competent evidence. (b) The NYCPPF board of trustees shall consider a reclassification of the member's retirement or vesting as an accidental disability retirement effective as of the date of such reclassification. (c) Such member's retirement option shall not be changed as a result of such reclassification. (d) The member's former employer at the time of the member's retirement shall have an opportunity to be heard on the member's application for reclassification by the NYCPPF board of trustees according to procedures developed by the NYCPPF board of trustees. (e) The NYCPPF board of trustees is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this paragraph. 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or of any general, special or local law, charter, administrative code or rule or regulation to the contrary, if a retiree or vestee who: (1) has met the criteria of subdivision one of this section and retired on a service or disability retirement, would have met the criteria if not already retired on an accidental disability, or was separated from service with a vested right to deferred payability of a retirement allowance; and (2) has not been retired for more than twenty-five years; and (3) dies from a qualifying World Trade Center condition, as defined in section two of the retirement and social security law, as determined by the applicable head of the retirement system or applicable medical board, then unless the contrary be proven by competent evidence, such retiree or vestee shall be deemed to have died as a natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty and not as a result of willful negligence on his or her part. Such retiree's or vestee's eligible beneficiary, as set forth in section 13-244 of this subchapter, shall be entitled to an accidental death benefit as provided by section 13-244 of this subchapter, however, for the purposes of determining the salary base upon which the accidental death benefit is calculated, the retiree or vestee shall be deemed to have died on the date of his or her retirement or separation from service with vested rights. Upon the retiree's or vestee's death, the eligible beneficiary shall make a written application to the head of the retirement system within the time for filing an application for an accidental death benefit as set forth in section 13-244 of this subchapter requesting conversion of such retiree's service, vested right or disability retirement benefit to an accidental death benefit. At the time of such conversion, the eligible beneficiary shall relinquish all rights to the prospective benefits payable under the service or disability retirement benefit, or vested right to such benefit, including any post-retirement death benefits, since the retiree's or vestee's death. If the eligible beneficiary is not the only beneficiary receiving or entitled to receive a benefit under the service or disability retirement benefit (including, but not limited to, post-retirement death benefits or benefits paid or payable pursuant to the retiree's option selection), or that will be eligible under the vested right, the accidental death benefit payments to the eligible beneficiary will be reduced by any amounts paid or payable to any other beneficiary. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code or of any general, special or local law, charter, or rule or regulation to the contrary, if a member who: (1) has met the criteria of subdivision one of this section; (2) dies in active service or after separating from service with a vested right to deferred payability of a retirement allowance, but prior to the payability of that retirement allowance; and (3) dies from a qualifying World Trade Center condition, as defined in section two of the retirement and social security law, as determined by the applicable head of the retirement system or applicable medical board to have been caused by such member's participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations, as defined in section two of the retirement and social security law, then unless the contrary be proven by competent evidence, such member shall be deemed to have died as a natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty and not as a result of willful negligence on his or her part. Such member's eligible beneficiary, as set forth in section 13-244 of this subchapter, shall be entitled to an accidental death benefit provided he or she makes written application to the head of the retirement system within the time for filing an application for an accidental death benefit as set forth in section 13-244 of this subchapter.
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In case you haven't received the letter from the NYPD PBA dated February 23rd, the announcement is that the prescription drug plan lifetime cap for eligible retirees of $120,000 has been eliminated. Any eligible member who has exceeded the lifetime cap in the past is now eligible for prescription drug coverage as of March 1, 2012.
The annual cap still remains in effect and any questions can be answered at Caremark Customer Care at 877-722-7911 or at the PBA Funds Office at 212-349-7560.
This info just came to me from my good friend Mike Maurer. Ret. NYPD & US Army. It may help someone out there, so forward it to your friends. Ret. Sgt. Tom Moriarty.
Please pass on to other vets. It's official: DD-214 discharge papers are NOW ONLINE. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214s online:
This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his/her DD-214 for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files.
Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents.
Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be downloaded from the online web site. Because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records centers mailroom and processing time.
Please pass this information on to former military personnel you may know and their dependents.
We received this useful information from Lou Hollander:
As you are well aware of, I unfortunately have been sending out obituary notices for retired and active MOS. This unpleasant task seems to be happening more often. It seems when this happens, the family is so overwhelmed they don't realize what notifications have to be made.
With the assistance of Bobby Ganley, NYPD SBA, Bill Larney, NYPD LBA and the NYPD SOC, I compiled some information that may be very helpful to your loved ones should the situation arise. If I have overlooked something of importance, please let me know and I will update this list. I have attached the list as a .doc file. You will need to have MS Word installed on your PC to open it to view or print. If you don't have MS Word, you can download a free MS Word viewer http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=4 With this program you can view and print Word documents. If you want, I can send you the file in .pdf format, which will allow you to view and print as long as you have Adobe Reader installed on your PC. It may be a good idea to print this out and store with your important papers.
Click here for the attachment Lou sent describing the procedures to follow.
This was taken from the LBA web page. A letter written by LBA President Tommy Sullivan, (Proud to call one of our own), to his membership regarding the guaranteed 20 year pension. Please click on the link below.
Guaranteed Pension BillI am pleased to report that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed the "Guaranteed Pension after 20 Years of Service" bill into LAW!
Guaranteed Pension Bill
This new law amends the New York City Administrative Code to protect uniformed police and fire officers, with 20 or more years of service, from losing their pensions if they are fired.
Click here --->to read the letter from LBA President Tom Sullivan (PDF)
President Ed Russo received the following important information:
Hello Ed,
My name is Frank Matijevich, retired NYPD and I own the NYPDTPF website. I know there is an issue with some of your Brother's and "asbestos" related illnesses. Last year I helped out Tony Greco, retired Transit PD, when I was contacted through my website. He suffered from severe asbestosis in both lungs.
I'm a bit of an expert on the subject, being a lifelong member of the Asbestos Workers Union. My Dad got me into the union and I worked with that poison for 4 years before coming on the job in February, 1968. I live in Port St Lucie, FL, and I am in regular contact with Jim Grogan, the President of the Asbestos Workers Union. Myself, I have developed asbestosis in both lungs but I'm not that bad like other guys.
Your Brothers were exposed to the microscopic dust emitted by the brakes of the subway cars every time they entered a station and stopped. I know that Workmen's Comp has turned down a lot of claims and made it very difficult for your Brothers to file claims and start legal action.
If you or anyone needs any info on the problem, get in touch with me. My email is email@example.com and my phone number is 772-240-1676. Feel free to contact me anytime.
Frank MatijevichRetired NYPDTPF/ESU
PS: I'm not bragging, but I grew up with Peter Marsella.
Thank you for that information, Frank, and let's hope and pray the cases remain low.
2010 Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement Checks as sent by Lou Hollander
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
The standard reimbursement check amount for Calendar Year 2010 is $96.40 per person per month for most people. If you were enrolled in Medicare Part B after 1/1/2010 then your reimbursement is $110.50 a month. The checks are being mailed beginning the second half of the month of August.
Question: Many people received their check and I didn't get mine yet. What should I so?
Answer: You must wait until the first week of October and then write to the Health Benefits Program, 40 Rector Street, Attn: Medicare Unit, New York, NY 10006. Include the retiree's Social Security number, current address, telephone number, and a copy of your Medicare card. The investigation process takes approximately 6-8 weeks from receipt of the information.
Question: The check that I received is not the correct amount. What should I do?
Answer: You have to write to the Health Benefits Program, 40 Rector Street, Attn: Medicare Unit, New York, NY 10006. Include your name, Social Security number, current address and telephone number, and a copy of your Medicare card. State the reason you believe the check amount is incorrect. The investigation process takes approximately 6-8 weeks from receipt of the information.
Question: The check that I received is torn/ripped and the bank will not cash it. What should I do?
Answer: You have to return the check to the Health Benefits Program, 40 Rector Street, Attn:Medicare Unit, New York, NY 10006. Include your name and Social Security number. Areplacement will be issue in approximately 6-8 weeks.
Question: I am the retiree and received a check for my spouse who died. What should I do?
Answer: Return the check and explain the reason for the return of the check. Include both the retiree's and spouse's name, Social Security numbers, address, and a copy of the death certificate. Mail the information to the Health Benefits Program, 40 Rector Street, Attn: Medicare Unit, New York, NY 10006.
Question: My spouse was a City retiree who died before the checks were issued. How do I claim the reimbursement?
Answer: Write to the Health Benefits Program, 40 Rector Street, Attn: Medicare Unit, New York, NY 10006. Include the retiree's name, Social Security number, your name, your address, and a copy of the death certificate. Request an affidavit form to claim the reimbursement.
Question: I am a City retiree. Is my spouse entitled to Medicare Part B reimbursement?
Answer: You are eligible for the reimbursement for your spouse if your spouse is covered on your health plan and was enrolled in Medicare Part B in 2010. A copy of the spouse's Medicare card (along with your name and Social Security number) has to be sent to the Health Benefits Program, 40 Rector Street, Attn: Medicare Unit, New York, NY 10006.
Question: How do I enroll for Medicare Part B reimbursement?
Answer: Send a copy of your Medicare card(s) to the Health Benefits Program, 40 Rector Street, Attn: Medicare Unit, New York, NY 10006. The information should be submitted when you are issued your Medicare card.
Question: Do I have to re-enroll every year for Medicare Part B Reimbursement?
Answer: No, but if you change your address or if one of the recipients dies, you must notify the Health Benefits Program, in writing. The address is 40 Rector Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10006.
Question: I paid more than the standard premium for Medicare Part B in 2010. Am I entitled to the higher premium reimbursement?
Answer: You may be entitled to the higher reimbursement. Follow the instructions on the Medicare Part B reimbursement check stub to get more information.
We wish to thank Ret. P.O. Bob Geary for sending this information.
When I retired, I took a job with another company that also had medical benefits. I thought I was well covered, having this as primary and the City as a secondary. In 1997, after a 17 year remission, my wife's cancer came back with a vengeance. The oncologist gave her six months but had a treatment that he wanted to try. He wanted $20,000 up front, but I thought I would get it back from the insurances. Wrong!
She went through two years of heavy chemotherapy with three autologous stem-cell treatments. The protocol worked and gave us ten years. At the end of the treatments I still owed well over $60,000. This doctor was good and was willing to take payments over time when I could send money.
After I retired, I joined the Civil Service Retired Employee's Association (www.CSREA.org). I found that this organization is for all civil service retirees, not cop oriented. They have a catastrophic insurance policy, which I ignored because I had double coverage. Shoulda, coulda, woulda.
This insurance is cheap. It has a high deductible, but that should be covered by our basic insurance.
I would urge anyone who is retired or getting ready to retire, take a look at this. I am not a shill for the CSREA, but I don't want anyone to get stuck like I was.
Stay healthy,
RET. P.O. Bob Geary email@example.com
A few years ago, the PBA had a bill
passed in Albany that gave spouses of deceased police officers who
retired on 3/4 disability, the benefits in their Welfare Fund and
eligibility for the Medicare Part 'B' re-imbursement. Needless t o
say, this information will be helpful to some widows and their families.
I would suggest they start with either
the PBA at 125 Broad Street., NY NY 10004-2400, 212-298-9100 or the NYC Office
of Labor Relations Employee Benefits Program at 3rd floor - Retiree
Section, 40 Rector St. , NY NY 10006 tel. #212-513-0470 or
212-306-7753. If possible, they should go in person to
make an application for benefits.
If anyone has a problem, I would be happy
to help them. Feel free to contact me at my home - 631-586-4529.
Jim, the information you provided will
be extremely helpful to concerned surviving spouses and the membership
appreciates the trouble you have gone through to help your fellow
Transit retiree. Thanks again!
Thanks for the info, John.
Sounds like NYCERS screwed up and won't admit it. - Tony
Have a nice summer and hope to see you at the METS game in
the fall.
From Ret. Lt. Jack
Rooney, I received this information:
According to an article in
the "Retirees Corner" of a recent NYPD LBA
newsletter, an IRS tax exclusion of up to $3000 is allowed if premiums
for accident or health insurance or long term care insurance is
deducted from the pensioners monthly allowance.
IRS Publication 575 pages 5 and 6.
Premiums for Retired Public Safety Officers
If you are an eligible retired public
safety officer (law enforcement officer, firefighter, chaplain, or
member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew), you can elect to exclude
from income distributions made from
your eligible retirement plan that are used to pay the premiums for
accident or health insurance or long-term care insurance. The
premiums can be for coverage for you ,
your spouse, or dependents. The distribution must be made directly from
the plan to the insurance provider. You can exclude from income the smaller of the amount o f
the insurance premiums or $3,000. You can only make this election for
amounts that would otherwise be included in your income. The amount excluded from your income
cannot be used to claim a medical expense deduction.
An eligible
retirement plan is a governmental plan that is: a qualified trust, a
section 403(a) plan, a section 403 (b) plan or a section 457 (b) plan.
If you make this election, reduce the
otherwise taxable amount of your pension or annuity by the amount
excluded. The amount shown in box 2a of Form 1099-R does not reflect
this exclusion. Report your total distributions on Form 1040, line 16a;
Form 1040A, line 12a; or Form 1040NR, line 17a. Report the taxable
amount on Form 1040, line 16b; Form 1040A, line 12b; or Form 1040NR,
line 17b. Enter "PSO" next to the appropriate line on which you report
the taxable amount.
If anyone has a more
thorough (and easier) explanation of these items, please contact me at email@example.com and I
will post it here.
There is a program that provides
audiology (hearing) services to military retirees and hearing aids at
cost, as well as reduced prices for batteries and free exams. The
Military Audiology Association makes these services available at
several military bases around the country (unfortunately none in
Arizona, but there is one at Nellis AFB, Nevada).
Here is the Web site:
http://www.militaryaudiology.org/. Click on the Hearing Aid
link and learn more about these services.
As a caveat, you should probably check with the VA here (or in your
locality) to see if similar services might be available to you through
VA without necessitating travel, but a friend tells us she has ordered
her hearing aids from Nellis at a very reduced price. Be sure to
read the
information on the Web site carefully.
Thanks, Sam. I'm sure there are
quite a few Transit retirees who are somewhat "hard of hearing" from
all those years on train patrol who could use this service. - Tony
Should anyone need a copy
of Bill's letter as a guide, let me know and I will e-mail it
to you. Lou Hollander email@example.com
Hello Everyone:
Tax Settlement
The City's Law Department reached
a settlement with the IRS, which will reimburse civil servants
who paid Social Security and Medicare taxes on their line-of-duty
That means more than 70,000 cops, firefighters and other uniformed city
workers will share a $140 Million settlement.
The announcement marks the end of a
protracted battle between the city and the IRS over the taxation of
uniformed workers - police officers, firefighters, sanitation workers
and correction officers - who are injured in the line of duty.
But it's not clear whether and how this
settlement will affect retired workers who are receiving Social
Security. One retiree is now fretting that his monthly payments
will be reduced if he accepts the reimbursement.
Since 1992, the city has told the IRS it
should not be taking Social Security and Medicare taxes from
line-of-duty injury payments. The city argued these payments are
similar to Worker's Compensation payments which are exempt from Social
Security and Medicare taxes and apply to other city workers. The
City eventually sued the IRS.
"It's a fascinating legal issue, and a
thrill to prevail at the end," said Karen Griffin, a senio r
counsel in the Law Department's appeals division who has worked on the
case for more than 10 years.
"Uniformed forces will be treated as they
should be treated. They are in high risk industries as it is."
In addition to this article, I
received information from a fellow Security Officer at St. Francis
Hospital, Ret. PO Edward Keevan who
started in Transit and switched over to NYPD in the early '90s (and
regrets it). Ed tells me there is a number to call for
information on the settlement above. It is 212-669-2333.
The following
is an excerpt from the Social Security website regarding Military
time and Social Security benefits as researched by 1st VP Ron Forte:
Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for activeduty (including active for training), you paid Social Security taxes onthose earnings and they are on your record. Inactive duty service inthe Armed Forces reserves (such as weekend drills) has been covered bySocial Security since 1988. People who served in the military before1957 did not pay into Social Security directly, but when they apply forbenefits, their records are credited with special earnings for SocialSecurity purposes that count toward any benefits that might be payable.Under certain circumstances,special earnings for periods of active duty can be credited to yourmilitary pay record for Social Security purposes. These extra earningsmay help you qualify for Social Security or increase the amount of yourSocial Security benefit. For military earnings from 1968 to thepresent, these were included when we prepared the benefit estimates foryour Statement. However, they are not displayed in the year-by-yearlist of earnings on page 3 of your Social Security Statement.Extra credits for military service from 1941 - 1967 will be added whenyou actually apply for benefits and provide proof of that service.
How Special Military ServiceCredits Are Granted
Note:Change in military service credits. InJanuary 2002, Public Law 107-117, the Defense Appropriations Act,stopped the special extra earnings that have been credited to militaryservice personnel. Your military service in calendar year 2002 andfuture years no longer qualifies for these special extra earnings.The information that follows applies only to your military serviceearnings from 1940 through 2001.
Service From 1978 Through 2001
For every $300 in active duty basicpay, you are credited with an additional $100 in earnings up to amaximum of $1,200 a year. If you enlisted after September 7, 1980, anddidn't complete at least 24 months of active duty or your full tour,you may not be able to receive the additional earnings. Check withSocial Security for details.
Credits For Service In 1957Through 1977
You are credited with $300 inadditional earnings for each calendar quarter in which you receivedactive duty basic pay.
Service In 1940 Through 1956
If you were in the military duringthis period, including attendance at a service academy, you did not paySocial Security taxes. However, under the following circumstances, yourSocial Security record may be credited with $160 a month in earningsfor military service from September 16, 1940, through December 31, 1956:
you were honorably dischargedafter 90 or more days of service, or you were released because of adisability or injury received in the line of duty; or you are still on active duty; or you are applying for survivorsbenefits and the veteran died while on active duty.You cannot receive these specialearnings credits if you're already receiving a federal benefit based onthe same years of service. But there is one exception to this rule: ifyou were on active duty after 1956, you can still get the specialearnings for 1951 through 1956, even if you're receiving a militaryretirement based on service during that period.
You can get both Social Securitybenefits and military retirement. Generally, there is no offset ofSocial Security benefits because of your military retirement. You willget your full Social Security benefit based on your earnings. However,Social Security survivors' benefits may affect benefits payable underthe optional Department of Defense Survivors Benefit Plan. Check withthe Department of Defense or your military retirement advisor for moreinformation.
If you have health care protectionfrom the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or under the TRICARE (formerly CHAMPUS) orCHAMPVA program, your health benefits may change or end when you becomeeligible for Medicare. You should contact the Veterans Administration, the Departmentof Defense or a military healthbenefits advisor for more information.
Our thanks to Ret.
PO John Curtin for sending us this information:
When I applied for Social
Security in 2001, I hadn't known that veterans are entitled to extra
payments for the time they served in the military. I found out about
this in Charles Drha's VETERANS AFFAIRS column
in the CIVIL
SERVICE SENTINEL of Dec., 2005.
I then notified
the Social Security office in Oneonta and presented a copy of my
D.D.214. Yesterday I received a letter from S.S. telling me that future
S.S. checks would include an additional $25.00 {because of my military
service] and that I would receive the sum of $1,150.00 as retroactive
There are probably other
retired TPOs who are veterans but unaware of the benefits to which they
are entitled - or am I the only guy who never gets the word?
John A. Curtin
Ret. Ptl. (and 4-year military vet)
The SBA has been pursuing a plan of
action whose goal is to provide Medicare qualified members and their
Medicare qualified dependents with a pharmaceutical plan. After
comprehensive evaluation it was determined our basic retiree coverage
would need to be modified to be qualified under the Medicare
guidelines. It is with this in mind Chairman Ed Mullins and
the Board of Trustees of the Sergeants Benevolent Association Health
and Welfare Fund has voted to amend our prescription drug
benefit plan, creating SBA Part D, for our Medicare eligible
participants so they will receive coverage set forth by the Medicare
guidelines. Each eligible participant will now have their own individual
coverage under the new SBA Part D plan.
The SBA Part D benefit is as follows:
The following drug classes will
have limitations:
PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS - Brand name coverage will be limited to Protonix
which will have a 50% co-pay. The generic drug Omeprazole is
subject to standard plan co-pay and all members are eligible for our
free Prilosec OTC program.
NON-SEDATING ANTI-HISTAMINES - Brand name coverage will be limited to Clarinex
and Zyrtec which will have a 50% co-pay. All generic drugs
(i.e., Fexofenadine) in this class are subject to standard plan co-pay
and all members are eligible for our free Alavert OTC program.
All other guidelines of the SBA Plan, as
outlined in the current Drug Summary Plan Description, will still be in
No Premiums! No
Deductibles! No Donut Hole of 100% Out of Pocket!
Please note this change will have no
impact on member dependent coverage where a member, spouse or dependent
become Medicare eligible and the remaining members of the family are
not. In those cases we have actually enhanced the benefit, for the
non-Medicare eligible family member(s), to a $6,000.00
family cap. Coverage maximum allowable benefits are based on a plan
fiscal year July 1-June 30.
All SBA members,
spouses or dependents who are Medicare
qualified or become Medicare qualified in the future will automatically
be enrolled in the SBA Part D Pharmaceutical Plan.
**Members who are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage
Program HMO, ex: HIP VIP, Cigna, Humana, Oxford Medicare Advantage,
that has a prescription component in the base plan, are automatically
being registered with Medicare by their carrier as having credible
prescription coverage. Members must notify the SBA Health and Welfare
if they have this type of coverage so we can coordinate both plans with
For additional
information on NYC Health Plans please visit the NYC Office of Labor
Relations web site at www.nyc.gov/olr.
The SBA has created a comprehensive
benefit. As a creditable plan it allows our Medicare qualified S.B.A.
members, spouse or dependents to remain with the SBA plan and not be
mandated to sign on to a regional Pharmacy Drug Program (P.D.P.).
However there may be circumstances where a member, spouse or qualified
dependent may find it beneficial to enroll in a P.D.P. For example, if
a member's drug utilization requires expenditures in excess of our
level of coverage, or a member is on a drug regiment of injectable
drugs or specialized bio-tech drugs not covered by our plan, they
should consider alternative coverage. If a member elects alternative
coverage for himself, spouse or qualified dependent, the remaining
family members are still entitled to SBA coverage. Members should
carefully review their individual needs and pursue the options that are
best suited for their given situation.
In the event a Medicare covered
participant of the SBA Health and Welfare Part D plan enrolls in a
P.D.P. it is mandated that the member notify the SBA Health and Welfare
office. The guidelines of Medicare Part D do not allow for participants
to be claimed as a participant on multiple plans.
Members are reminded enrollment in the
Medicare Part D benefit begins on November 15, 2005 and ends May 15,
2006. All Medicare qualified members, spouse or dependents that elect
not to remain in the SBA Plan D and fail to select alternative coverage
such as a regional P.D.P. or medical coverage that includes a qualified
prescription benefit will be subject to late enrollment penalties
created by Medicare.
NOTE: The law states any eligible
individual who goes without creditable coverage for a continuous period
of sixty three (63) days or longer, after the initial enrollment period
and then elects to enroll in a qualified Medicare Part D plan will be
assessed a penalty of 1% for each month that the person does not have
qualified coverage. This penalty will be added on to future premiums
based on the number of months the participant had no creditable
are required by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (C.M.S.) to
provide the names and Social Security numbers of Medicare qualified
participants in the SBA's creditable prescription plan. Please prepare
the enrollment form (Click here to download)and return it to the SBA Health & Welfare Fund:
Please forward
this form as follows:
212-431-6487, Attention: MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY UNIT
Mail : Sergeants Benevolent Association Health & Welfare Fund
Attn: MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY UNIT
35 Worth St
New York , NY 10013
Failure to prepare this form or
provide the necessary information will delay enrollment notification to
Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (C.M.S..) and could result in
penalties and a discontinuance of coverage in the SBA Health and
Welfare Plan for covered spouse and qualified dependents.
For more information about this notice or
your SBA Plan D prescription drug plan, contact the SBA Health and
Welfare Fund at 212-431-6555.
You can obtain more detailed
information about Medicare plans that offer prescription drug coverage
from the following:
Visit http://www.medicare.gov/ for personalized help,
Call your State Health Insurance
Assistance Program (see your copy of the Medicare & You handbook
you received from Medicare, for their telephone number)
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY
users should call 1-877-486-2048.
For those with limited income and
resources, extra help paying for a Medicare prescription drug plan is
available from Social Security Administration (SSA). For more
information about extra help, visit SSA online at
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/, or call them at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY
Starting January 1, 2006, prescription
drug coverage will be available to everyone with Medicare through
Medicare prescription drug plans. All Medicare prescription drug plans
will provide at least a standard level of coverage set by Medicare.
Some plans might also offer more coverage for a higher monthly premium.
Because your existing coverage is
on average at least as good as standard Medicare prescription drug
coverage, you can keep this coverage and not pay extra if you later
decide to enroll in Medicare coverage.
People with Medicare can enroll in a
Medicare prescription drug plan from November 15, 2005 through May 15,
2006. However, because you have existing prescription drug coverage
that, on average, is as good as Medicare coverage, you can choose to
join a Medicare prescription drug plan later. Each year, you will have
the opportunity to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan
beginning November 15th through December 31st.
If you do decide to enroll in a
Medicare prescription drug plan, you will still be covered by the Fund.
Your prescription drug coverage through the Fund will be secondary to
your Medicare prescription drug coverage.
For further information, click on
this web-link:
For retirees on a drug plan, this
information may be of no value but for others, searching for better
prices will undoubtedly be beneficial.
McClellan Outlines New Rules On
Medicare Drug Coverage
Medicare's new drug benefit includes incentives aimed at keeping
employers from dropping retiree coverage, Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services Administrator Mark McClellan said today. HHS (Health
and Human Services) today released the final rules that will govern the
new Medicare drug benefit, outlining for the first time how the law
will work. Lawmakers will be closely watching provisions giving
employers subsidies to prevent them from dropping drug coverage they
provide their retirees. The new law called for subsidies but left the
details to HHS. Under the new rules, Medicare will subsidize employers
who keep retiree drug coverage by an average of $668 per retiree, which
could be worth more than $1,000 in taxable income to companies. To
qualify, employers must offer a plan at least as generous as the
Medicare plan and contribute at least as much as Medicare does.
Democrats, and some Republicans, fear employers will drop retiree
coverage once retirees are eligible for the Medicare benefit. During a
briefing to discuss the rules, McClellan dismissed those concerns,
saying the benefit "is designed to work with other sources of coverage,
not just replace them with a costly government plan." McClellan said
the rules intend to prevent employers from pocketing "windfalls"
through subsidies but acknowledged employers could drop the level of
coverage to equal the Medicare benefit and get the subsidy. "But
employers are already doing that today," he said. "We've seen an
erosion in the generosity of benefits."
In 2006, about 9.8 million beneficiaries will get their drug coverage
from an employer or union-sponsored plan, CMS estimates. Under other
provisions of the rules, Medicare will automatically enroll
"dual-eligibles," those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid,
McClellan announced. Medicare will enroll those people in selected
plans during the first half of 2005, and give them the option of
changing plans before the full drug benefit becomes available in 2006.
CMS also outlined rules governing new Medicare Advantage plans, the
private managed care plans in Medicare, saying the plans would
competitively bid to provide Medicare coverage. McClellan likened the
Medicare Advantage plans to those that cover federal employees.
-- by Emily Heil
We'll be keeping an eye on this matter
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Thread: I'm getting me some Obamacare
Sep 30, 2013, 11:57 AM #1
I'm getting me some Obamacare
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most people in the middle class will come to realize this.
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the people screaming the loudest are the ones who least understand it - it's sadly hilarious to listen old white people on Medicare rant about the evils of government-assisted health care. i'm good with the ACA - let's me insure my 23 y/o, when i could not previously. bring the rest of it on - long overdue, imo,
Oct 1, 2013, 07:18 AM #4
Not one single government program is run efficiently examples include welfare, social security , post office so please explain to me why healthcare will be any different? Say no to socialism and embrace capitalism.
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If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait till its free!
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These ideas actually came from conservative/Republican/free-marketers back in the 90s, but they won't talk about now because they can't see past their own hatred for Obama.
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Oct 1, 2013, 11:50 AM #8
So you that are opposed think it's ok for the insurance cos to keep people off due to preexisting condition and to kick people off due to life time limit? Obama care has it's problems but it's better than what's going on. The "fine" for the mandate is 90 bucks a year. In Va, if you don't get car insurance, you pay an uninsured motorist fee. All this bullschitt about the problems already caused by Ocare, is false because today is the first day.
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billabongmoney - right on the money with that statement... this is going to be another gov shlt show. this is compounded due to the condition of the economy to begin with. all they needed to do was remove regulations on state-to-state healthcare insurance markets (increase competition) and cost would be driven down to the consumer. as with anything, increased competition leads to a better value for the consumer theyre competing for. this country is in deep deep financial trouble.
Oct 1, 2013, 02:38 PM #10
One thing they didn't touch that they should have is states holding power over mandating what's in insurance plans. NC doesn't have much of a problem in that regard, but NY and NJ are horrendous--that's pretty much the main reason why insurance is so high in those states.
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Richie Sambora Congratulates Bon Jovi on New SingleIs there hope for a Sambora-Bon Jovi reunion?
5 Artists Who Should Play Super Bowl Halftime ShowIf Adele's not gonna do it, someone has to.
Bon Jovi Drops New Single and Video for 'This House is Not For Sale'It's the first track off their new album, coming October 21st.
Jon Bon Jovi Stars in Steamy Shower SceneA camera man walks into the room where Bon Jovi is showering, and asks him how long before his next single "This House is Not For Sale" drops.
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Roger Waters Condemns Bon Jovi's Decision to Play Tel AvivWaters reached out to Bon Jovi, asking them not to play a scheduled show in Tel Aviv on October 3rd.
Richie Sambora Investigated After Allegedly Threatening to 'Bury' His ExSambora has yet to issue an official response.
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Radio.com Minimation: Bon Jovi Revisits Tommy and Gina from 'Livin' on a Prayer'On our latest installment of Minimation, Jon Bon Jovi discusses writing about two characters from one of his biggest hits in an interview from 2010.
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Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 14:01 Written by TradersHuddle StaffNASHVILLE, Tenn.-( Business Wire )-
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) today announced it will release its fourth quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, after the stock market closes. It will also host a live webcast on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 8:30 a.m. CT to review its financial results, business outlook for the firm and other matters. The fourth quarter 2011 earnings release will be available on the investor relations page of Pinnacle's website at www.pnfp.com.
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Steve McNamara's men ran in five tries in a 30-10 triumph in the fourth international origin match at Warrington, their last competitive outing before they take on Australia in the World Cup opener on October 26.
"I think we got a massive amount out of it," said Tomkins, who was named man of the match. "It was perfect preparation. We needed to win to send a message and we did that."
He added: "The mood is happy. We don't get to play too many games together so we've got to enjoy certainly ones like that when we've had a win.
"We're looking forward to moving on to the World Cup now."
Tomkins, England's record tryscorer, was at the heart of a purple patch that brought them four tries in 15 minutes and enabled them to turn around 24-0 in front.
They failed to build on the promising platform, however, and clearly missed the prompting of skipper Kevin Sinfield, who failed to appear for the second half after dislocating his right thumb, as well as second rower Gareth Ellis, who suffered a back spasm.
"It was a good test in the second half," Tomkins said. "We missed Gareth Ellis and Kevin Sinfield, two of our best players without a doubt. But we handled it pretty well.
"Kev is going to make a difference. He's a quality player and he was our leader in the first half. But in the second half, they probably played a little bit better. You've got to give them credit. They ran harder, they got in a few more offloads and they troubled us a little bit.
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Despite recent conversation at Aiken City Council meetings about whether the label of "public safety" is appropriate for the department, Chief Charles Barranco defended the label during the first of Council's two-day retreat, considering officers are certified in both law enforcement and fire safety.
Public Safety prorates:
- Burn Building for fire training
Engineering and Utilities Project Priorities:
- Silver Bluff Water Treatment Plant
- Shiloh Springs radium reduction
- Crosland Park sanitary sewer replacement
- New roof and HVAC for Smith-Hazel facility
- Underground electric wires in The Alley
- Safe routes to schools
- Chesterfield/Newberry Railroad storm water line replacement
- GEM Lake sanitary sewer, manholes and anaerobic protection
- Ascot/Springstone stormwater pipe repair
- Connector road to Aiken Mall at Murrah/Christie
- Bike paths on Hayne and Hampton
- Underground electric wires on Barnwell and South Boundary
- Connector from Pawnee/Neilson to Walmart
- Infrastructure assessment - water and sewer
- George's Pond/Whiskey Road storm water
- The Vale water system connection
- Laurens Street sanitary sewer lines rehab
- Industrial Park storm water outfall
- Airport taxiway and RW 1/19 maintenance
- Municipal Building renovation
- Hitchcock Woods Sand River study
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- In 2010 three homes pre-sold and constructed
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- Three lots identified as potential for immediate development
- In the process of hydrology review due to stormwater issues
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- Community garden is growing
- Discussed lighting issues for "dark spots"
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- Stormwater issues are being addressed with installation of storm water pipes
- Lighting issues also discussed
Crosland Park
- Public Services repaired damaged roads due to tree roots, railings
- Three homes have been abated and demolished
- Held three open houses and one exclusive realtor open house
- Partnering with S.C. Housing in promotion for grant incentives
The 28th Annual Horizons meetings started on Friday at Rye Patch and staff updated Council on several issues, including storm water, City finances and major initiatives like the Northside Revitalization.
Barranco spoke passionately about why a public safety department is beneficial to the Aiken community.
"If you're familiar with traditional law enforcement, and simply to use an example, other than a fender bender, look at today's roadway issues or maybe you're providing some type of medical care ... Public Safety can do all of that when they arrive on scene," Barranco said.
Public Safety officers can patrol the City of Aiken as law enforcement as usual, but in the event of a fire, an officer could help and support firemen while under command of the fire chief, assistant fire chief and captain.
Barranco said Public Safety is more than just a regular department and with that, it has an appropriate title.
"The focus is not just on the law enforcement side," Barranco said. "It's also to direct traffic and provide basic first aid or first responder skills if needed. It's not just the fire department."
Council talks budget projects and water revenue
Council and City staff talked most about the City's financial status. Councilman Reggie Ebner said the City's biggest headache is that big projects seems to be overstated by millions in the budget.
Council's budget for the fiscal year 2012-2013 was about $52 million, and about $51 million the year before.
"Our budget on the big items, not the little, but some big projects – we're overstating by millions. We're way below the $50 million of what we actually spend. Shouldn't we be a little closer?" Ebner said.
City of Aiken Finance Director Kim Abney told Council the dark spot of budget revenue lies within water and sewer fee revenue – revenue is not expected to meet the budget due to rainfall.
"We didn't meet our budget from last year, and we didn't start a whole lot better this year," Abney countered.
Aiken's total water fee revenue in 2014 is expected to be about $6.8 million – a reduction from $7.3 million in 2013, according to a revenue analysis. Based on the fiscal year prior, water fee totals were budgeted for about $7.5 million, but actually came out to about $7.3 million in a six-month period. Sewer was budgeted for about $6.1 million and came out to roughly the same.
Aiken's water rate is the second lowest in the state, according to the City.
"A lot of other places had a rate increase, and the state average is 52 percent higher than Aiken," Abney said. "Only Myrtle Beach has a lower rate than Aiken."
Abney said water revenue is closely related to growth and, currently, consumption is down and rain is up.
Water loss may not result in lost revenue, according to Utilities Director George Grinton.
The City of Aiken Utilities and Engineering Department experienced a calculated water loss rate of 17 percent last year – a number Grinton said he wasn't sure could represent lost revenue.
About 16.9 million gallons of water is available for consumption per day, which could possibly rise to about 18.9 million gallons once the Silver Bluff plant is finally constructed.
"There's a possibility that some of the water loss was a phantom loss, but it's something we can do a better tracking of. It's something we need to investigate," Grinton said.
Redevelopment caps off Friday session
Special Projects Coordinator Emory Langston reaffirmed the City's stance that since July, the Northside initiatives have really taken off.
"We're working hard to address issues and make progress and in the six months I've been working with the City, we've been working in the process of developing partnerships, rekindling partnerships and taking positive steps forward," Langston said.
The Northside Revitalization's theme is health and wellness, and according to Langston, with the new Rural Health Services construction and Public Safety's Safe Communities, several neighborhood associations are happy with what they are seeing.
A main focus of the project has been to re-energize Crosland Park, which has 10 renovated homes for sale. The homes, dating back to the 1950s, were revamped and made more energy-efficient by the City in an effort to influence positive change.
Horizons will continue at 8:30 a.m. today at Rye Patch, located at 100 Berrie Road off Whiskey Road. The meeting is open to the public.
Maayan Schechter is the city beat reporter with Aiken Standard. An Atlanta native, she has a mass communications-journalism degree from the University of North Carolina Asheville.
Staff photo by Maayan Schechter Chief Charles Barranco (middle) of Aiken Public Safety updated City Council, including members Reggie Ebner (left) and Lessie Price (right) about needed renovations to its Burn Building for fire training and vehicle depreciations during the first day of Councils Horizons Retreat. Horizons will continue today at 8:30 a.m. at Rye Patch located at 100 Berrie Road.×
Staff photo by Maayan Schechter Aiken City Council member Reggie Ebner spoke to other Council members and City staff about overstating projects within the annual budget during the first day of Councils Horizons Retreat. Horizons will continue today at 8:30 a.m. at Rye Patch, located at 100 Berrie Road.×


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ROLLINSFORD — Two trucks collided on Rollins Road Wednesday afternoon leaving one vehicle stuck in the snow.
A 2004 white Chevy Silverado driven by Steve Whitcomb of Rollinsford ended up in snowbank after the collision with a green Ford pickup truck driven by Otis Woodard of Rollinsford.
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Tiger Woods' opening round at AT&T National neither good nor bad
|Tiger Woods is only five shots back of the lead despite a rather lackluster opening round. (Getty Images)
Most times, you can take an angle on a Tiger Woods round. He hit the ball well but didn't make any putts. He stripped it all day and got the most out of his rounds. He flat out played beautifully.
But on Thursday at Congressional, at the the tournament Tiger hosts each year, there really wasn't a lot to be said for Tiger's 1-over 72.
We have said all week: The AT&T National is playing more like the U.S. Open than the U.S. Open did a year ago at Congressional, with fast fairways and tough greens with birdies more of a gift than a necessity.
The leader, Bo Van Pelt, sits at just 4-under, and despite a ho-hum round by Tiger, he's only five back after the first day.
And it isn't just Tiger. Forty-six golfers are within five shots of the lead after the opening round, meaning that unlike the U.S. Open a year ago at Congo, nobody is running away with this one.
What did Tiger do on Thursday? Nothing super special or super disappointing. He had three bogeys and two birdies, struggling out of the sand because, as Tiger mentioned after his round, his wedges aren't built for Congressional-style sand (whatever that means).
What can you take from Tiger's round? Well, he's still struggling a bit with his distance control and his wedges, something that really plagued him over the weekend at Olympic Club. He had some birdie putts he left short on Thursday at Congressional, but he also made some strong par putts to keep his round respectable.
The good news: Tiger knows the course is going to play tough, and 1-over right now is absolutely fine. The golf course isn't going to get any easier, and if Tiger can dial in the wedges a bit, he definitely could post a 2-under round on Friday and be right in the hunt going into the weekend.


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