Betty Flanagan - President D.C. 47 Retiree Chapter - Vice Chair AFSCME Retiree Council

The new Medicare law will have such an impact on Employee/Union Health Care Plans that there will be a difference in your future health care coverage. Because this new law will have a horrendous effect on so many lives, District Council 47 Retirees Chapter is having an open meeting on October 25th so all attendees will have an opportunity to learn about these major changes.

Along with members of this Chapter an invitation is extended to others, with or without the D.C. 47 Health Plans. Whether you have the Union health plans or not, you will gain valuable knowledge at the October 25th meeting. If any working members are free on the above date at 11:00 A.M. please drop by.

Our guest speakers are Robert McAllister, D.C. 47 Benefit Administrator and a spokesperson from Blue Cross. The following topics will be discussed.

A. Medicare Part D
B. How will the new law effect Health Plans
C. Alternative Health Plans

Materials will be personalized for everyone who confirms his/her attendance. We are asking you to confirm your attendance by calling 215-893-3765. When you call please state your name, phone number, and be sure to state whether you are a member or a non-member. If you hear the phone machine please smile and leave your message because the voice mail operates 24-7. We really need your confirmation so we can collate your material.

The General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
11:00 A.M.
Central Library Auditorium
1901 Vine Street
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Hope to see you on the 25th.