The April Meeting for the Southwest Coastal Area Local Retiree Chapter will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
The meeting begins at 11:00 AM.
The location is Denny’s located at 1695 E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865.
Please RSVP at bd62748@aol.com or call me at 714 206-2931.
California Voters
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Important Dates
February 5-Mach 5, 2024 – Early Vote by Mail period
February 6, 2024 – Vote by Mail secure drop boxes open
February 20, 2024 – last day to register to vote for this election
March 5, 2024 – Primary Election date 7:00AM – 8:00 PM
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
January 2024 Southwest Coastal Area Local Retiree Meeting will be on Wednesday January 17, 2024. The meeting starts at 11 AM. The location is our regular meeting location Denny’s.
Each year, the Medicare Part B premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates are determined according to provisions of the Social Security Act. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $174.70 for 2024, an increase of $9.80 from $164.90 in 2023. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries will be $240 in 2024, an increase of $14 from the annual deductible of $226 in 2023.
| Full Part B Coverage | |||
| Beneficiaries who file individual tax returns with modified adjusted gross income: | Beneficiaries who file joint tax returns with modified adjusted gross income: | Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount | Total Monthly Premium Amount |
| Less than or equal to $103,000 | Less than or equal to $206,000 | $0.00 | $174.70 |
| Greater than $103,000 and less than or equal to $129,000 | Greater than $206,000 and less than or equal to $258,000 | $69.90 | $244.60 |
| Greater than $129,000 and less than or equal to $161,000 | Greater than $258,000 and less than or equal to $322,000 | $174.70 | $349.40 |
| Greater than $161,000 and less than or equal to $193,000 | Greater than $322,000 and less than or equal to $386,000 | $279.50 | $454.20 |
| Greater than $193,000 and less than $500,000 | Greater than $386,000 and less than $750,000 | $384.30 | $559.00 |
| Greater than or equal to $500,000 | Greater than or equal to $750,000 | $419.30 | $594.00 |
The charts below provide information on biweekly and monthly premiums, including the total premiums, the amount the government pays, and the change in the enrollee’s portion of the premium compared to last year. All FEHB plans offer Self Only, Self Plus One, and Self and Family enrollment types.
Notice for USPS employees: In 2024, the employer contribution rate for FEHB plans is the same across all Postal labor unions and management associations, except for USPS non-career employees or where specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement. FEHB-eligible career USPS employees fall under the same rate category called “Premium Rate.” These premiums do not apply to USPS non-career employees, to USPS annuitants, or where specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement. If you are a Postal service employee and have questions or require assistance, please contact USPS Human Resources Shared Service Center: 877-477-3273, option 5, Federal Relay Service 800-877-8339.
Disclaimer: In some cases, the enrollee share of premiums for the Self Plus One enrollment type will be higher than for the Self and Family enrollment type. Enrollees who wish to cover one eligible family member are free to elect either the Self and Family or Self Plus One enrollment type.
The 2024 biweekly maximum government contribution for most employees and annuitants (72% of the weighted average) is $271.43 for Self Only, $586.50 for Self Plus One, and $646.18 for Self and Family. The monthly maximum government contribution (72% of the weighted average) is $588.10 for Self Only, $1,270.75 for Self Plus One and $1,400.06 for Self and Family.
For 2024, the biweekly program-wide weighted average premiums for Self Only, Self Plus One, and Self and Family enrollments with a government contribution are $376.99, $814.59, and $897.47, respectively. The monthly program-wide weighted average premiums for Self Only, Self Plus One, and Self and Family enrollments with a government contribution are $816.81, $1,764.95, and $1,944.52, respectively.
Attached is the Medicare and You 2024 Medicare Handbook Medicare & You 2024
Below are some beneficial legislative files from the APWU and NARFE.