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08/22/08 - Teamsters 2008 Health Fairs
Enjoy life and stay healthy! Use your 2008 preventative health benefits.
Anchorage
Saturday October 4, 2008 (8 am – 12 noon)
Location: Alaska Regional Hospital, 2801 DeBarr Road , Anchorage AK
Fairbanks
Saturday, October 11, 2008 (8 am – 12 noon)
Location: Friends Community Church, 1485 30th Avenue, Fairbanks AK
Formal notice for each Teamster health fair will be mailed out during September 2008. If you have any questions, please contact the Trust Customer Service Office at (907) 565-8300 or (800) 478-4450.
08/22/08 - Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Alaska Urological Associates and Alaska Regional Hospital partner to save lives
August 21, 2008--In recognition of prostate cancer awareness month, Alaska Urological Associates and Alaska Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings in mid-September. Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men. It may be survivable when detected early, and the only way to detect it in the early stages is through screening.
According to the Prostate Cancer Education Council, men should get a baseline PSA test at age 40 and annual screenings starting at age 45. Men 40 and older with a family history of prostate cancer should be tested annually.
Appointments can be made by calling 276-1474. The free screenings will take place at Alaska Urological Associates' Anchorage office on Alaska Regional's campus (1200 Airport Heights, Suite 101) on the following dates:
Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, September 15, 4 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16, 4 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 18, 4 - 8 p.m.
08/16/08 - Trust Fund News
In This Issue
- The Biggest Myth:
The health plan is insured by
an insurance company
- 2
Understanding Preferred Provider
Organizations (PPOs)
- Quit Smoking with Real Support
- Health Terms Defined
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08/16/08 - "Open Houses" for Alaska Teamsters
Reminder: Between the period of October 4, 2007 and October 4, 2008, as a member of the Teamsters Local 959, you are invited to go into any of The Alaska Club locations – Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and Palmer, as well as Fairbanks and Juneau – and receive free enrollment. For further details, please contact The Alaska Club nearest you.
06/22/08 - Attention: Vietnam Veterans
During the Vietnam War, herbicides were used to destroy jungle foliage in order to expose enemy troops. These herbicides, including Agent Orange, may have harmed veterans who were exposed to them. Compensation is available for veterans suffering from illnesses or disabilities proven to be related to exposure. For further information, please contact the nearest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Vet Center or Regional Office or you may go online to the Department of Veterans Affairs website at http://www.va.gov/AgentOrange/. You may also call the toll free Helpline at 1-800-749-8379. If you need assistance in locating the VA facility nearest you, please go to this website link: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/allstate_flsh.asp. 06/22/08 - A & I Insight Newsletter (November 2007 Edition)
In This Issue
- Massachusetts
Health Care
Reform Reporting Requirement
- Raving Fan
Service
- Employee Update
- A&I Memberships & Affiliations
- 2007 Employee of
the Year
- New Claims
Manager Joins A&I
- Lee Centrone
Recognized
by Portland
Business Journal
- Showing Our
Support
Click here to view full article. 11/08/07 - RECAPTURED VESTING AND BENEFIT SERVICE PROGRAM EXTENDED
At the May 16, 2007 Pension Board of Trustees meeting, the Trustees voted to extend the Recapture program two (2) years, from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009. Therefore, Participants (including retirees) who work at least 500 Contributory Hours in one of the six Plan Years beginning July 1, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 or 2008 will be eligible to recapture any previously forfeited Contributory Vesting and Benefit Service on a "dollar for dollar" and an "hour for hour" basis. Recaptured service is credited in the Plan Year that the recapture occurs, not the Plan Year of the earlier forfeiture.
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09/09/08 - You're Invited!
In 2008, the Teamster Trust Office will be featuring several educational seminars and informal Q&A forums that will be held just prior to the monthly Teamster General Membership meetings. All Teamster members and their spouses are invited to attend.
There will be a variety of topics that offer a lot of good information. The Q&A forums, to meet with the Trust staff, are available so you may ask questions and get answers regarding your Teamster health care and retirement benefit plans.
Have Questions? Please join us!
09/09/08 - Important Announcement
Important to remember, when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, your direct deposit will post to your bank account the next business day. The following months will be impacted for the remainder of 2008 and for 2009.
November 2008 - deposit Nov 3
February 2009 - deposit Feb 4
March 2009 - deposit Mar 3
June 2009 - deposit Jun 2
November 2009 – deposit Nov 3
05/20/08 - The Alaska Club’s Special Membership Offer for Alaska Teamsters
Between the period of October 4, 2007 and October 4, 2008, as a member of the Teamsters Local 959, you are invited to go into any of The Alaska Club locations – Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and Palmer, as well as Fairbanks and Juneau – and receive free enrollment. For further details, please contact The Alaska Club nearest you. 11/07/07 - Pension Board Doubles Accrual Rate for Plan Year 2007
The Board of Trustees of the Alaska Teamster-Employer Pension Plan met September 24, 2007 and, based on advice from the Actuary and Investment Manager, raised the accrual rate from 1% to 2% for the 2007 Plan Year ( July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007).
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