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Virtual Retirement Meeting May 23,2023

4/29/2023

 
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The link for this retirement information session will be emailed to those who have filled out the Google Form.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
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  • Beginning of May - You will receive an email regarding  plan choices.  It is important that you look over this paperwork before our retirement meeting.
 
  • MAY 23, 2023, at 4pm  - MTABF will host a retirement meeting. This will be virtual.  In this meeting we will go through plan options & cost. We encourage you to bring along a second person to listen in.  When we are given a  lot of information to process,  it helps to have a second set of ears to converse with after the meeting.
 
  • June 9, 2023 - Your completed paperwork & check to cover your annual benefits is due.  This must be done by June 9th so that we can ensure a seamless transition from being an active MTABF member to an officially retired member on July 1.
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If you have questions prior to our May 23rd meeting, please reach out to your building MTABF Trustee.
  • Austin Road  - Tara DelMonaco
  • Falls School, Bus Garage, District Office - Jay Melville
  • Fulmar Road  -  Lisa Tornambe
  • Lakeview  - Kate Legeret
  • Middle School - Kelly Kischak
  • Middle School - Andrea D'Aprile
  • High School - Eileen Clements
  • High School - Jacqueline Lividini​​ ​


Dental Due by March 31st

3/18/2023

 
Get the details on the DENTAL PAGE.
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Ready to Retire? Don't lose your benefits!

2/26/2023

 
To: All Teachers, Managerial Confidential, Custodial Supervisors & UPSEU Members,
Subject: Retiring

When you decide to retire, in addition to informing the district, you must inform the Mahopac Teachers Association Benefit Fund (MTABF).  
Failure to do so will result in the loss of your MTABF Benefits (dental, vision, legal, life, financial, hearing & variable.)

Retirement notification can be completed by using this GOOGLE FORM, which is also available on the MTABF website

Questions can be directed to your MTABF Trustee:
  • Austin Road  - Tara DelMonaco
  • Falls School, Bus Garage, District Office - Jay Melville
  • Fulmar Road  -  Lisa Tornambe
  • Lakeview  - Kate Legeret
  • Middle School - Kelly Kischak
  • Middle School - Andrea D'Aprile
  • High School - Eileen Clements
  • High School - Jacqueline Lividini

March is Dental Enrollment Month

2/26/2023

 
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March is the month to enroll/reenroll  dependent(s)/ family for dental coverage.  Please remember that you, the member, are covered at no additional charge.  If you are covering a spouse or other eligible dependents, you must enroll them every year.  The cost for dental during the plan year that runs July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 will be the same as last year. 

Enrolling a dependent(s) can only be done during the enrollment period of March 1 – 31. Dependents will be covered from July 1 - June 30.   If you don’t re-enroll each year, you are electing to drop coverage for your dependent(s). Your dependent(s) must then wait 3 years to re-enter the dental plan. Dependent children are eligible for coverage from birth to their 26th birthday if they are not eligible for dental coverage under another plan.​

Please note that you use your variable benefit for the same year as the dental coverage is in effect, so you will be utilizing next year’s variable for next year’s dental coverage.  A Variable Benefit Claim Form must be submitted w/ your dental enrollment.  If you are planning on retiring, you are NOT eligible to utilize the Variable Benefit and may need to pay depending on the retirement plan you elect to participate in.
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  • Additional information about your dental benefits can be found on the MTABF DENTAL PAGE.
  • ​Questions about your benefits should be directed to the trustee from your building.


2023

1/5/2023

 
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2 financial counseling webinar links

12/19/2022

 
Our financial counseling provider, Stacey Braun Associates, recently offered two webinars.  If you missed them or want to review, the provided links will bring you to a video.
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Financial Planning Essentials Webinar 
​ Grow Your Money


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Retirement Planning Webinar


Major Medical Benefit

12/19/2022

 
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Keep up-to-date!

12/18/2022

 
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2 financial counseling webinars

11/15/2022

 
Our financial counseling provider, Stacey Braun Associates, will be offering two webinars in the coming weeks.  The provided links will bring you to a page on which details of the webinar and links for registration are available.  You will need to register to receive the link for the event.  We hope to see many of you there.

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November 22, 2022 at 4pm
Mahopac Teachers Association Benefit Fund –
Financial Planning Essentials Webinar - Grow Your Money


https://www.staceybraun.com/mahopac-teachers-association-benefit-fund-financial-planning-webinar/

You will need to register to receive the link for the event.


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December 6, 2022 at 4pm
It's never to early or late to plan for retirement!
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​Retirement Planning Webinar

https://www.staceybraun.com/mahopac-teachers-association-benefit-fund-retirement-planning-webinar/

You will need to register to receive the link for the event

Financial Planning Dates

11/1/2022

 
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Call Stacey Braun Assoc. at (888) 949-1925 to make an appointment today!!

Free Legal Advice @ Your School

10/18/2022

 
​The attorneys retained by the MTA Benefit Fund are Mirkin & Gordon.
To make an appointment with an attorney & meet with them at one of the schools,  members should call the offices of Mirkin & Gordon at 914-997-1576.
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Welcome Back!

9/5/2022

 
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Privacy Notice (HIPPA)

9/1/2022

 
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THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.  PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Welcome New Teachers

8/18/2022

 
​Welcome to our newly hired teachers! We look forward to meeting with you! 🙂
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New Hires ... Get the Benefits Your Entitled to!

8/17/2022

 
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Retirement payment was Due June 30th!!!

7/27/2022

 
​Retirement Reenrollment was due June 30th. 
Don't let your benefits lapse!

If you think you did not receive reenrollment  paperwork from Preferred you need to call them at
​1-800-573-7474
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Updated Dental Fee Schedule

7/6/2022

 
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Dental Fee Schedule.pdf
File Size: 73 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


Happy 4th of July

7/4/2022

 
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Variable Claim Due by July 31st

6/8/2022

 
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The $650 Variable benefit plan year ends June 30th.  Claims must be filed and postmarked no later than July 31st, 2022.  Claims that are not properly completed or filed after July 31st will be returned to the member.

Please fill in the  claim form and submit it with proper documentation to The Preferred Group. 

If you are not sure if you have used up your variable benefit please contact Preferred 518-641-0321.

MORE INFO ON THE VARIABLE BENFIT 

​Any additional questions, should be directed to your building trustee.

Current Retirees

6/6/2022

 
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Dear Retirees,
You should be receiving your re-enrollment information from Preferred within a week's time.  Enrollment paperwork will be due on June 30th.  

As you prepare to renew your retirement plan with the MTA Benefit Fund, please be aware of the following information:
  1. Despite an increase in so many other things, plan prices did not change for this year.
  2. Major Medical Deductible reimbursement for 2022 is $250 and it will not be discontinued starting in 2023.
  3. Dental Plan Change:  
  • Starting in July you will be required to pay 20% of all restorative services and orthodontic services.  
  • Preventative services will continue to be covered in full.  
  • See updated fee schedule on the website for specifics on out of pocket expenses.
 Fill out a CHANGE of STATUS form if in the last year you have experienced any LIFE CHANGES (ie:  address change, name change, marriage/divorce etc.)

Please mail Re-enrollment & Change of Status to Preferred by JUNE 30th.
Preferred Group Plans, Inc.
P.O. Box 15136
Albany, NY  12212-5136

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    P.O. Box # 656
    Baldwin Place, NY 10505
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    Phone: 845.380.8629


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