Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE DECEMBER 2020

Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association
KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE
DECEMBER 2020

The mission of the Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association is to secure and protect retirees' benefits and to provide educational and service opportunities for members.

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Happy Holidays!
This will be your last newsletter until January 2021

Zoom Meeting Details
To join the Zoom meeting via your computer, click this link:
https://tinyurl.com/CDSRA-12-14-2020
 
Or call: 253-215-8782
You will need the meeting ID & passcode.
Meeting ID: 863 9181 4344
Passcode: 216423
 
These details are also available on our Meetings page on the website.

President's Message
 
Chelan-Douglas School Retirees Association has held our last two meetings via ZOOM. We were fortunate to have 2 outstanding programs. Thank you, Jill Fineis from Pinnacle Charter Schools and Mike Battis from Ballard Ambulance.
 
We were hoping to attract ‘active’ teachers to our programs. That has not happened. We realize teachers have so much going on:  a steep learning curve, adjustments, your students, and your own ZOOM adventures.   

The CDSRA Board has decided to not have a program in December. We will have a board meeting only. Any member is welcome to see what happens during a board meeting.  They are not closed.  Our next board meeting will be December 14th at 2pm via ZOOM, but no program. No meeting will take place in January. Wouldn’t it be great to meet in person once again in February!  Time will tell.
 
In the meantime, have a safe and healthy holiday. Take the time to reach out to someone with a phone call or note. It’s that time of year. 
 
Kriss Crilly – CDSRA President
 
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart  Wishing you happiness.” Helen Keller

Did you miss the webinar that explained your options? It's not too late!!

You can watch the recording of the October 27 presentation on our website (there is a blue stripe on the home page with directions to watch the recording) or CLICK HERE to watch the recording now.
 
Another excellent presentation can be found at www.wssra.org. Click on WSSRA "Current News and Projects" and watch the November 9 webinar with the Health Care Authority or CLICK HERE to watch the recording now.

You now have the choice of the following plans:
 
Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Classic
United Healthcare PEBB Balance
United Healthcare PEBB Complete
 
If you decide to change, go to hca.wa.gov/pebb or call the HCA Hotline at 1-855-873-3268
 
Next Suggestion:
List all your medications and potential procedures for the upcoming year - (don't forget hearing aids)
Go to hca.wa.gov/pebb
Scroll down to section "How do I..." and click "Compare medical plans"
Check the plans you want to compare
Check to make sure the things you need are covered
You can also click on "Only show benefits that are different" (Below "Compare the plans you choose")

Botton Line Information:
If you choose to do nothing, your plan WILL NOT CHANGE.
You are currently receiving $183 subsidy for insurance from the state. If that goes away, your insurance cost will go up in 2021.
You can wait and choose one of these plans next year.
If you change and are unhappy with your new plan, you can go back to your original plan next year.
If you plan to change, make sure your provider accepts the new plan.
 
Other Resources:
HCA Hotline: 1-855-873-3268 (Info on specific medications, providers, exercise programs, physical therapy and World Travel coverage)
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA): 800-562-6900 (they will have an advisor from your area call you back)
Springwater Insurance Group (formerly Senior Insurance): 509-888-2600

Are you looking for a chance to "pay it forward"?

The Holiday Season will be very different for many people in our world. Many families and friends will not be able to gather and celebrate together. Many of these people will be some of our own members. Would you be willing to  “connect” with members that need some friendly support by phone, mail, or email and help them know that others are thinking about them?
 
If you would like to be part of this “CONNECTIONS” project, please contact one of the members listed below. You can volunteer to be a “Connector”.  If you know someone that needs a “Connection” or if you would like to be connected with, call us with connection information. Let’s make this a Happy Holiday for as many as possible!
 
Connect With:
Mary Perkins – 509-884-7671
Billi Kraft – 509-741-0527
Sharon Salley – 509-860-4483
Nancy Valeson – 509-679-8751
 
Don’t forget: Now is a wonderful time to give to your favorite charity, food bank, or toys for children program.

Please let us know if we can update your contact information, just email CDSRA@outlook.com

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