The New York State Senate has introduced a bill to eliminate Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) reimbursement for New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) enrollees and their covered dependents who are eligible for Medicare primary coverage and who pay a Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) that is higher than the standard Medicare Part B premium.NYSHIP automatically reimburses the standard Medicare Part B premium on a monthly or quarterly basis, but you must request IRMAA reimbursement and provide acceptable proofs of payment if you are subject to the higher IRMAA.
Spring Luncheon, Tuesday May 3 at La Villini, East Northport
Sad News
Anna Marie Keller, passed away in Upper Yoder Township, Pennsylvania on October 13, 2015 in her 90th year. Anna was a music teacher in the Northport-East Northport schools and in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Her family wanted to be sure that her friends and former colleagues in New York knew of her passing.
Tribute to Fred Meyer
Last week we mourned the passing of Fred Meyer. R-UTN member Bill Hall wrote a tribute to Fred that he wanted to share with our members:
Forever Young. Fred Meyer
Bob Dylan wrote the words first. Rod Stewart popularized them. Fred Meyer lived them.
Fred came to the Northport–East Northport district almost 50 years ago. He joined a young faculty which was dedicated to providing an exemplary education and understood that the philosophy of middle school was based on meeting the needs of students — challenging each student while providing a nurturing, progressive environment. Fred was always there for all students. Fred was always there for all teachers.
He was involved in every aspect of student life and was a true advocate for both students and teachers. Fred always treated everyone in a manner that was dignified, fair and clear. He truly treated everyone as he would have others treat him. Like other fine educators who have left too soon … Tom Anderson, Jim Bagley, Ed Newton and Bill Perilli…Fred will be missed, but not be forgotten.
When we honor Fred, we honor the best in all of us.
AMERICAN FLAG DROP BOX
Do you have an American flag that needs to be retired? You can bring the flag to the East Northport Public Library and deposit it the American Legion’s Flag Drop Box any time during library hours during the month of April. Legion members will dispose of the flag in a proper ceremony.