Manasota 1013® News

“AN ORGANIZATION OF RETIRED NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICERS OF ALL RANKS” PRESIDENT Anthony Marone 941-706-6324

tjmarone@verizon.net

VICE PRESIDENT Lee Reeves 941-232-2745 NYPD10.13@verizon.net

TREASURER Joseph Timmons 212-991-8314 sijoe22@yahoo.com

SECRETARY Susan Moravsky 914-760-6990

bluecoral65@aol.com

SERGEANT AT ARMS Mark Meyers 914-309-5900

phoenix167@aol.com

Health Welfare

Officer/

NEWSLETTER Editor Lou Lebron 941-809-1325

retpdman@comcast.net 1013 CLUB WEB SITE http://www.10-

13manasota.com PAST PRESIDENTS

Al Turi

Walter Wunderlich

Pat Martinucci

Art Zabriskie

Ken Stokes

Andy Flock

Nick Mattera

Bill Kelly

Jack Cantwell

Joe Maier John Donovan Vic Rohe Rich O’Brien Lee Reeves

Joe Monteleone Richard Adler

Indicates Deceased

Jan, 2017 The NEXT MEETING Tuesday, Jan 24th, 2017 1900hrs

FOP Lodge #3, Sarasota

President's Message Greetings Manasota 10-13 Club Members & their Families. Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year,

I hope all our members and their families had a GREAT holiday season and all your travels went well. Now

that we have entered another new year, let’s make our resolutions come true. One of my resolutions is to

have our Manasota 10-13 Club continue to grow, become more successful, have more fun events and enjoy

the social aspect of our diverse group. After all, we have a most important common background; We were

Officers who worked for the FINEST POLICE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD – THE N.Y.P.D.! As the

flyer handed out at the meetings says, “It Can Not Be Inherited, nor Can It Be Purchased, I have Earned It

With My Blood Sweat And Tears, I Own Forever The Title – NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER”.

We are already planning some events in the New Year. There is a local charity fund raising event open to all

our members, I encourage members to attend. It is The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show staring Brian Keener,

one of the highest ranked Elvis impersonators with the “closest voice to Elvis”, voted 9 years in a row. Also

appearing is the Andy Pursell Band. Presale tickets $12 pp or $15 at the door. Event is sponsored by the

Blue Knight’s LEMC Fl XVIII to be held at the Sahib Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, 3/18. I’ll have all the

details and flyers at the next meeting, Tuesday, 1/24th. I have also sent this information out via e-mail.

Additionally, the next planned event is the annual picnic to be held Sunday, 4/23, 11 AM ‘till 4 PM at the

North Jetty, Venice, $10 pp, children 12 & under free. Also, keep your eye on your e-mail for the next

“Dine-A-Round” dinner get together TBA. Chairman Sy Bonarti will have details, smbonarti@aol.com,

941-554-4944. “Dine-A-Rounds” will be held throughout the year, usually 1 per month.

There are important 10-13 President’s meetings scheduled this year for me and Board Members to attend.

The first is a special meeting of the NY 10-13 Associations of America Inc., by-laws revision/update

meeting held on Saturday, 1/14. I’ll report on the results at the Tuesday, 1/24th meeting. The next

quarterly President’s meeting will be held Saturday, 2/11. I’ll be reporting on the information obtained at

the Tuesday, 2/28thmeeting.

IMPORTANT REMINDER; For those of you who have NOT PAID their dues for 2017, time is running out!

The discounted dues are $25.00 if paid on or before March 1st which is rapidly approaching. You know who

you are. So please send in your dues to Treasurer, Joe Timmons, 6614 Rio Bella Place, University Park,

Florida, 34201, check made out to “Manasota 10-13 Club”. Also, we are accepting Business Card sized ads

for $25.00 annually, a real bargain in advertising. Please mail actual business card to Editor-in-Chief, Lou

Lebron, 4249 Via Del Villetti, Venice, Florida 34293. He’ll make sure it is placed in the Monthly Newsletter.

So, as you can see we are off to a busy star of the year. I would like to thank all the members for their

support of our events and functions. Also, I would like to ask the membership for any and all suggestions as

to how we can improve our Club? What other events and activities would you like the Club to hold or become

involved with? Please let me know at subsequent meetings or send me an e-mail tjmarone@verizon.net.

REMEMBER; KEEP YOUR EYE ON YOUR E-MAILS FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Fraternally,

Tony.

Manasota 10-13 Minutes of Meeting

December 20, 2016

CALL TO ORDER

After enjoying an early Christmas dinner of ham prepared by Chef Paul at the combined annual Christmas meeting with the FOP, President, Tony Marone called to order the regular meeting of the MANASOTA 10-13 Organization at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 3.

ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MOMENT OF PRAYER WAS LED BY PRESIDENT TONY

MARONE.

The following board members were present: A Quorum was met.

President - Tony Marone

Vice President - Lee Reeves

Treasurer- Joe Timmons

Newsletter Editor and Health and Welfare Officer - Lou Lebron-excused

Club Historian and Webmaster Vic Rohe

Sgt. at Arms - Mark Meyers

Secretary - Susan Moravsky-

20 additional members were in attendance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

President Tony Marone requested a motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the last meeting, seconded by Sy

Bonarti and Vic Rohe and approved by the membership. OLD BUSINESS

A. Requesting all members to update contact information so the newsletter gets out to everyone. Membership applications

are in the newsletter, please actively recruit new members. Advertising in the newsletter is only $25 a year. Club dues are

due; please send checks to the treasurer Joe Timmons, 7614 Rio Bella Place, University Park, Fl., 34201. Spring 3100

applications are due for 2017.

B. Polo shirts are available with an enhanced logo for $25. New T-shirts are available $15, see Tim Van Schultz

C. The meeting schedule and agenda is attached to our newsletter.

D. The Dine-around chairman is Sy Bonarti, so pay attention to your emails for future dates.

NEW BUSINESS A. The National meeting is January 14, 2017. One of the topics to be covered is the national wants to model their

website after ours because they liked ours. Thank you Vic Rohe for the construction of the website and your continued efforts in trying to make our club a success.

B. Two new members were welcomed today. Craig and Eric thank you for joining our club C. A conversation introduced by our President for our club to participate in the Thin Blue Line in the National Law

Enforcement Museum in Washington D.C., which is now being constructed. The price is $1000 for our club’s name to be inscribed in the bridge at the entrance of the museum. A motion was made by Vic Rohe seconded by Steve Wall and approved by the membership for our club to contribute $500 and the rest to be raised by the members. Tony Maggio and Tony Marone contributed $100 each. All the winners of the 50/50 also contribute their winnings.

D. Joe Timmons has created a Facebook page for our club. Manasota (Fl) 10-13 Retired N.Y.P.D. E. The Llamas are having a casino night January 6

, 2017 at the FOP for The Suncoast Charities for Children

F. Rory from the Blue Knights announces an upcoming night of entertainment with Elvis impersonator Brian Keener at the Sahib Shrine 600 N. Beneva Rd. Sarasota on 3/18/17, $12 with the proceeds going to charity.

COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Annual picnic is April 23, 2017. Volunteers are very much needed.

Treasurers Report by Joe Timmons – petty cash $141 and account balance is $4103.17

SICK AND IN DISTRESS There was nothing to report.

GOOD OF THE ORDER 50/50 Winners - Steve Wall $30, Eric Paglione $25, Tim Van Schultz $20 and Rich Macklin $10 some of the winnings were donated to the blue line fund Thank you for your donations.

ADJOURNMENT President Tony Marone’s motion to adjourn was seconded by Paul Redecha and Bill Gregorio at approx.2035Hrs

WE NEED YOUR HELP

We would like to keep our files updated. Please complete this form and return to Louis Lebron as soon as possible. This

information is for the use of the Manasota 1013 Club only. Also, use this form to update any new information you have

already submitted. Thank you.

Manasota 1013 Club member information

Name

Streets address Unit or Apt. #

City, State, Zip

Florida telephone # Northern telephone #

Email: Work #

Birthday (no year) Date appointed to NYPD (include year)

Date of retirement (include year) Rank

Last command ______________________________ S.S./Pension #____________________________

Next of Kin (Name, Address, Telephone)

Present marital status If married, anniversary date (no year)

Spouse name Spouse birthday (no year) Year joined Club

Complete, clip & send to: Louis Lebron, 4249 Via Del Villetti Dr., Venice Fl 34293

EDITOR’S CORNER

ello everyone! We’ve managed to survive

another holiday season. As a reminder to

the membership, we will be having our

yearly picnic. The picnic will be held on April 23rd at

the Venice North Jetty’s. The cost of the picnic this

year will stay at $5 per paid member, $10 per guest

and children 12 and under are free. In the past we

have had a fantastic time. So please, breakout your

suntan lotion, bathing suits and bring a healthy

appetite. Please mark your calendars and make every

effort to attend this function. We always have a great

time! Remember, only paid members and their guests

can attend.

At the next meeting we are going to have a special

guest representing, U.S. Law Shield. This company as

will be explained by the representative, sells an

insurance policy that will pay for an attorney from

the minute you get arrested, for any gun violation

until you are exonerated, no matter how much it

costs, for a very reasonable price. In today’s world it

doesn’t take much to be accused of wrong doings

while carrying a gun. It’s important we protect

ourselves in the event something should occur. See you at the next meeting.

Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year!

Lou Lebron / Editor-in-Chief

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Important Phone Numbers

The following is a list of phone numbers that can be very useful when obtaining information from the various units.

NYPD General Information:

NYPD Operation Desk:

Pension Section (Art 1):

Pension Section (Art 2):

ID Card Sect:

Employee Benefits:

P.B.A. Health & Welfare:

P.B.A. Retiree:

DEA Office:

DEA Health Benefit:

S.B.A. Health & Welfare:

L. B. A.:

Social Security:

G. H. I.:

Empire Blue Cross:

Medicare Reimbursement:

Medicare “A”:

Medicare “B”:

NYC Health Line:

NYPD (D.I.F.):

VA Benefits:

Spring 3100:

Do not call Registry:

646-610-5000

646-610-5580

212-693-5100

646-610-6824/8192

646-610-5150

212-513-0470

212-349-7560

877-977-3880

212-587-1000

212-587-9120

212-226-2180

212-964-7500

800-772-1213

800-358-5500

800-433-9592

212-513-0470

800-433-9592

800-333-7586

800-521-9574

212-374-5508

800-827-1000

646-610-5751

888-382-1222

NYC Pension Web Site: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycppf/home.html

1013 CLUB WEB SITE:

http://www.10-13manasota.com

Manasota Boosters 2016 Henrietta Lange 1/16 $ 25

Sue Moravsky 1/16 $ 15

Kenny Kleinlein 1/16 $ 10

Walt Wunderlich 4/16 $ 50

We need your help, so join the booster club with a small donation

The NYPD adage when you retire is, "When

you’re here you’re the best, when you’re gone

you’re a pest"

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Members Jan 04

th John Gallagher

Jan 05th

Dennis McMahon

Jan 05th

Vic Rohe

Jan 13th

Gerald Garofalo

Jan 13th

James Mauritzen

Jan 19th

Henrietta Lange

Jan 21st Walter Wunderlich

Jan 23rd

Woody Schuessler

Spouse Jan 04

th Janet Friend

Jan 05th

Mimi Bonarti

Jan 07th

Luz Malloy

Jan 13th

Joyce Dolan

Jan 14th

Eileen Flock

Jan 16th

Desiray Laschke

Jan 20th

Connie Timmons

Jan 24th

Carolyn Kovarik

Jan 27th

JoAnne LaGois

Anniversaries Jan 09

th Phil & JoAnne Mandzik

Manasota 1013 2017 Meeting Schedule

January 24, 2017 February 28, 2017 March 21, 2017 *April 23, 2017 Sunday Picnic Meeting (in

lieu of regular meeting) held South Jetty

Pavilion, Casey Key, 11:00 AM.*

April 25, 2017

May 23, 2017 June 27, 2017 NO JULY MEETING (SUMMER RECESS) NO AUGUST MEETING (SUMMER ECESS) September 26, 2017 October 24, 2017 *November 21, 2017 (3

rd Tues.) combined

meeting with FOP due to Thanksgiving Holiday,

6:00 PM.* *December 19, 2017 (3

rd Tues.) combined

meeting with FOP due to Christmas Holiday,

6:00 PM.*

*Meetings on, November 21 and December 19, will

incur a small food cost (TBA). At all other meetings, food & beverages will be

provided at no cost to members.

RECEIVING MAIL FROM COMPANIES TO PEOPLE WHO DO NOT LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS

IDENTITY THEFT, FRAUD, AND ATTEMPTED LARCENY MY WIFE’S CAPITOL ONE ACCOUNT WAS HACKED OR POSSIBLY DISCLOSED BY A BRIBED DISHONEST EMPLOYEE, OR IN

SOME OTHER WAY. FOUR (4) NAMES WERE ADDED TO HER CAPITOL ONE ACCOUNT WITHOUT HER KNOWLEDGE OR PERMISSION. THOSE NAMES WERE ON PREAPPROVED SOLICITATION MAILINGS FROM COMPANIES THAT WERE SENT TO OUR HOME BECAUSE

THE CROOKS ILLEGALLY USED OUR ADDRESS. THEY ARE: TONYA MOORE, CHANTALE PIERRE, JACQUELOI MOREAU, AND CORY L. LOVETT. OTHER NAMES USED ON FRAUDULENT MAILINGS WERE RUDDY GERMAINE AND CORY L. LOVETT. FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING DOZENS OF PIECES OF MAIL FROM CORPORATIONS THAT SEND OUT

PRE APPROVAL SOLICITATIONS IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS BY THE INDIVIDUALS ILLEGALLY USING OUR ADDRESS. THE LETTERS ARE ADDRESSED TO INDIVIDUALS WE DO NOT KNOW AND WHO DO NOT LIVE AT OUR HOUSE. THE MAILINGS INDICATE THAT THOSE PERSONS ARE PREAPPROVED FOR SERVICE BY THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES; BP, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CAPITAL ONE, MOBILOANS, BANK OF AMERICA, GEICO AND CITI BANK THOSE COMPANIES WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THE PROBLEMS WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE COMPANIES WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO DATE ARE CITI BANK, WHO SENT INVESTIGATOR JIM REID TO OUR HOME AND

SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE LETTERS STOPPED. A GEICO E MAIL STATED THAT IT WILL TAKE 6 TO 8 WEEKS TO HAVE OUR ADDRESS REMOVED FROM THEIR MAILING LIST. MY WIFE SPOKE TO CAPITOL ONE AND THEY HAVE MADE ADJUSTMENTS AND ISSUED A NEW CARD. AMERICAN EXPRESS IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WILL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY US IF SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS OCCURS. PAUL R. KEESEE OF THE ENGLEWOOD POST OFFICE TOOK THE INFORMATION AND THE MAILINGS AND FORWARDED THE

INTELLIGENCE TO THE POSTAL INSPECTORS OFFICE. OUR MAIL CARRIER HAS ALSO BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SCAM THAT IS RELATIVELY NEW. THE SARASOTA SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS AWARE OF THIS ATTEMPT AT IDENTITY THEFT. DEPUTY RAY PENDLETON WAS MOST

HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE WHEN WE MADE A REPORT. MODUS OPERANDI: THE CROOKS ACQUIRE YOUR NAME, HOME ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH, AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER BY (HACKING, POSSIBLY

BRIBING DISHONEST EMPLOYEES, OR OTHER MEANS), AND APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL IN VARIOUS COMPANIES USING

YOUR ADDRESS AND THEIR NAMES. IF PREAPPROVED MAILINGS BEGIN ARRIVING AT YOUR HOME ADDRESSED TO PERSONS

THAT DO NOT LIVE THERE, IT IS A SIGNAL THAT YOUR INFORMATION HAS PROBABLY BEEN COMPROMISED. THE POST OFFICE HAS A PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS SOMEONE TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS ON LINE TO HAVE YOUR MAIL SENT TO

AN ADDRESS THEY CHOOSE. (GOOD FOR MISCREANTS, NOT VICTIMS). ALERT YOUR LETTER CARRIER TO THE PROBLEM AND PROVIDE HIM/HER WITH THE NAMES OF THOSE USING YOUR ADDRESS. IMMEDIATELY REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE BUSINESSES SENDING THE MAILINGS. CONTACT THE CREDIT BUREAUS: NOTIFY TRANSUNION (877 322-8228), EXPERIAN (800 493-1058), AND EQUIFAX (877 474-8273), AND HAVE A FRAUD

ALERT PLACED ON YOUR ACCOUNT. THEY WILL NOTIFY YOU SHOULD ANYONE ATTEMPT TO OPEN A NEW ACCOUNT IN YOUR

NAME.

THE CRIMINALS MAY ATTEMPT TO HAVE THEIR NAMES ADDED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD AS LEGITIMATE USERS AND THEN

PURCHASE ITEMS USING YOUR ACCOUNT. CHECK YOUR STATEMENTS FREQUENTLY TO DETERMINE IF NAMES UNKNOWN TO YOU HAVE BEEN ADDED OR IF PURCHASES YOU

DID NOT MAKE HAVE BEEN MADE. THE CROOKS MAY ATTEMPT TO OPEN UP NEW ACCOUNTS WITH OTHER COMPANIES USING YOUR NAME AND INFORMATION

CREATING CHARGES WHICH YOU COULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR. CREDIT BUREAU FRAUD ALERTS WILL PREVENT THIS

FROM OCCURRING. THANKS TO THE FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE, THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE US POSTAL

INSPECTORS, THE ENGLEWOOD POST OFFICE, OUR MAIL CARRIER, CITI BANK, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MOBILOANS, AND

GEICO FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER, GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’S. PRAY FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE ALMOST SEVENTY POLICE OFFICERS KIA BY COWARDLY ASSASSINS IN 2016. TAKE CARE, BE CAREFUL, AND I’LL SEE YOU AT THE NEXT CRIME SCENE.

KEN KLEINLEIN IS A FORMER DETECTIVE WITH THE NYPD SPECIAL FRAUDS SQUAD,

COORDINATING WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ACCREDITED SECURITY

COMPANIES ON MATTERS OF CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION.

North Carolina Republican Rep. Richard Hudson Congressman Introduces Concealed

Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 Charlotte Observer

4:49 PM 01/07/2017

5404086 North Carolina Republican Rep. Richard Hudson Tuesday introduced the bipartisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of

2017 Tuesday. The bill, initially introduced in 2015 by Hudson, has 58 of its original cosponsors.

“Our Second Amendment right doesn’t disappear when we cross state lines, and this legislation guarantees that. The

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 is a common sense solution to a problem too many Americans face. It will

provide law-abiding citizens the right to conceal carry and travel freely between states without worrying about

conflicting state codes or onerous civil suits,” Hudson said in a statement.

“As a member of President-elect Trump’s Second Amendment Coalition, I look forward to working with my colleagues

and the administration to get this legislation across the finish line.”

Supported by major Second Amendment organizations, like the NRA, the legislation would permit individuals with state

issued conceal carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state that allows concealed carry.

This would mean that even law abiding individuals who are residents in tough restrictive gun law states like Maryland,

California, and New York, for example, can use a non-resident concealed carry permit from another state, like Utah, to

conceal carry in their own state. Additionally, the bill permits residents of constitutional carry states the right to carry in other states that acknowledge

their own resident’s permit.

The original 2015 legislation introduced by Hudson in the 114th Congress was similar in nature to his latest bill and had

216 cosponsors as well as an amendment to stop President Obama’s “green-tip” bullet ban. The legislation made it to the

House floor but was ultimately referred to committee.

Democrats have vowed to fight any legislation that gives concealed carry permit holders reciprocal rights in any state. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a strident gun control advocate, said any kind of national reciprocity

bill would be “dead on arrival” in the upper chamber.

CBP Covers and Costs EmblemHealth (HIP/GHI) VIP Rx Carve out cards that eliminates our

prescription drug coverage, and increases visits to Specialty Doctors from $5 to $25 and Emergency Room visits from $50 to $75 effective January 1, 2017. The SBA filed a "friend of the court" brief supporting the NYPD PBA lawsuit against NYC preventing health insurance increases effective July 1, 2016 for active NYPD Police Officers and Sergeants.

Summary of Benefits and Coverage

City of New York CBP (Basic)

City of New York CBP (Enhanced)

City of New York CBP (Full)

Benefits At-a-Glance: GHI CBP

Medical Care Your In-Network Cost Your Out-of-Network Cost‡

Specialist office

visit

$20 copay

For specialist office visits, diagnostic lab/X-ray, routine

physical exams, well child care, outpatient mental health and

urgent care, you pay the difference between the provider’s

fee and GHI’s reimbursement†

Diagnostic lab/X-

ray

$15 copay

Routine physical

exam (age 45 or

older)

$0 copay

Well child care $0 copay

Outpatient mental

health

$15 copay

Urgent care $15 copay

Ambulatory

surgery*

20% coinsurance/maximum of

$200 per person per year

$500 per person per admission to a maximum of $1,250 per

year plus 20% coinsurance

Ambulance Not applicable Reimbursement at 80% of the allowed charge†

Inpatient care* $300 per person/$750 max

per year

$500 per person per admission per visit to a maximum of

$1,250 per year plus 20% coinsurance

Anesthesia Included in hospital copay Reimbursement at 80% of the allowed charge†

Emergency room* $50 copay (waived if

admitted)

$50 copay (waived if admitted)

Cost Sharing In-Network Out-of-Network

Annual deductible $0 $200 individual/$500 family

Annual

coinsurance

None None

Coinsurance

maximum

None None

Out-of-network

annual maximum

Not applicable Unlimited

Out-of-network

lifetime maximum

Not applicable Unlimited

*Hospital benefits are underwritten by and provided through Empire BlueCross and BlueShield. Certain services billed by physicians and providers who are not hospital employees during an emergency room visit or inpatient stay may not be considered to be a part of your emergency room and/or hospitalization benefit. These services are covered according to the terms and conditions that otherwise apply to the type of service under the GHI CBP plan.

†The allowed charge from out-of-network providers is determined by the reimbursement rates set in the NYC Non-Participating Provider Schedule of Allowable Charges. The reimbursement rates in the schedule are not related to usual and customary rates or to what the provider may charge but are set at a fixed amount based on GHI’s 1983 reimbursement rates.

‡Covered services from out-of-network doctors have deductibles and coinsurance. Payment for services provided by out-of-network providers is made directly to you under the NYC Non-

Participating Provider Schedule of Allowable Charges. You will be responsible for any difference between the provider’s fee and the amount of the reimbursement; therefore, you may have a

substantial out-of-pocket expense.

Optional Rider

You can add the following optional rider benefits to your GHI CBP plan through a payroll deduction if the benefits are not provided by the welfare fund:

Enhanced Non-Participating Provider Schedule — For lower out-of-pocket costs. It increases the reimbursement of the basic program’s non-participating provider fee schedule for some in-hospital services, on average, by 75 percent.

Prescription drugs — For generic and brand drugs from network retail drug stores and home delivery service.

For details, see the plan’s Certificate of Insurance.

Special Provisions

Coverage for Psychotropic, Injectable, Chemotherapy and Asthma Medications For Non-Medicare eligible employees retirees and their dependents, pharmacy benefits for Chemotherapy and Injectable Medications are provided under the City of New York PICA Program and pharmacy benefits for Psychotropic and Asthma medication are provided under the GHI Optional Rider Program. The City of New York PICA Program is administered by NPA, a division of Express-Scripts, Inc. (ESI). If you have questions regarding the PICA program, you should call ESI at 1-800-467-2006.

Coverage for Cancer Second Opinions Coverage is provided for second opinions for eligible members who have been diagnosed with cancer. Members may visit any appropriate specialist for the second opinion.

Coverage for Breast Reconstructive Surgery Coverage for breast reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy, including breast reconstruction on a healthy breast required to achieve reasonable symmetry, is provided.

Subject: This is for surviving spouses/ domestic partner who are presently on Medicare and are entitled

to continuation of Health Coverage under NYS Chapter Law 436 of 2001.

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

As promised, I always try to keep you updated or I like to remind you of different benefits affecting all NYC

Police Officers including Pre Merged members of the NYC Transit and Housing Police Departments. Today I

am reminding all police retirees to inform their spouse and domestic partner what to do when the retiree passes

away and their spouse or partner is on Medicare. Chapter 436 of 2001 law relates to Special Continuation of

health care coverage for certain NYC Retirees. Today I am focusing on police spouses/domestic partners who

are entitled to continuation of health coverage for life. Remember you have one year from the date of the

retirees’ death to date to apply for this coverage. For Medicare eligible spouses the monthly cost for the GHI

plan today is $292.00 a month which includes a drug plan and the additional 2% Administrative fee. Spouses

who are not Medicare eligible the total monthly cost will be considerably higher as it not a supplemental plan. I

am not endorsing the GHI plan; all I am doing is giving you another option.

A letter must be sent to the City of New York Office of Labor Relations requesting this Continuation.

City of New York

Office of Labor Relations

Employee Benefits Program

40 Rector Street 3rd Floor

New York City NY 10006

SURVIVING SPOUSE INSTRUCTIONS

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF SURVIVING SPOUSES. IT HAS

BEEN EXCERPTED FROM VARIOUS ARTICLES DISSEMINATED BY OUR C.E.O. GENE LOEWY, IN THE PAST,

BASED ON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AT MANY 10-13 MEETINGS OF VARIOUS CLUBS. QUESTION: When a member passes away, what will happen to his/her spouse as far as medical coverage? ANSWER: If the retiree has retired on 3/4 and dies from the condition that mandated the retirement, (Heart Bill,

etc.) the City will continue the same medical coverage that was in effect with the retiree. This will also include

Health & Welfare Benefits (dental, eyeglass & prescription drugs). If the retiree has retired for regular service or

ordinary disability, the spouse will be able to continue the medical coverage but must pay for it at the group rate.

The group rate is a bargain and is calculated at the cost of 102 percent of the amount that the City was paying.

Due to special legislation that we were able to achieve several years ago this coverage does not expire after 36

months. This applies only to New York City Police and Fire Retirees. Upon learning of the death of a police

retiree the Retiree Benefits Section of the Office of Labor Relations sends the SPOUSE an application which is

referred to as “Cobra for Life.” The surviving spouse fills it out and sends it to the medical plan of choice and is

thereafter billed and covered by that health carrier. The survivor also can continue the Health and Welfare

coverage with the respective union, PBA, DEA, SBA, SOC, (based on retirement rank) only for a period of 36

months but they must pay for that continuing benefit for a 36 month period. The Health and Welfare coverage is

no longer available after the 36 months but it does not affect the Medical Coverage which is for life. However, if

they are of Medicare age, we recommend they take the health plans (GHI etc.) prescription drug rider instead,

and they will be partially subsidized by Medicare but only if they can forego dental and optical benefits. QUESTION: What happens when the 36 months expire? ANSWER: If the spouse is not yet of Medicare age, then they should contact their medical plan provider and

inquire about paying for the prescription drug rider. They can also shop for other prescription drug plans.

ANOTHER OPTION FOR THE MEDICARE ELIGIBLES AT THIS TIME, IF THEY CHOSE THE COVERAGE WITH

THEIR SPOUSES RESPECTIVE UNION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU GO TO YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY WITH

A LIST OF YOUR MEDICATIONS AND THEY CAN RECOMMEND WHICH AVAILABLE PLAN IS BEST FOR YOU. QUESTION: I am receiving the Medicare rebate for myself and also my spouse. When I die will my spouse

continue to receive the rebate? ANSWER: The survivor continues to be in the rebate program only if the CITY is paying the health coverage. If

the CITY is not paying for the health plan then there is no justification for the CITY to provide a rebate. NOTE: It is important to remember that the City will take the widowed spouse off the record for Medicare

premium reimbursement. However, you are still entitled to all of the retroactive payments for both you and your

spouse up until his/her date of death. Since this payment is always a calendar year behind, It is incumbent upon

the surviving spouse to ensure this payment is received. Contact the Employees Benefits Section 212- 513 -

0470. THE FOLLOWING IS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR THE WIDOW / WIDOWER REGARDING NOTIFICATIONS THAT

MUST BE MADE BY THE SURVIVING SPOUSE AND INFORMATION YOU SHOULD HAVE ON HAND WHEN A

RETIREE DIES: For Members appointed after June 30, 1940 and for members who merged from Transit/Housing

as of May 1995- Notify NYC Police Pension Fund either in writing or by telephone at 233 Broadway, 25th Floor,

New York, NY 10279—Attention: Retiree Death Benefits Unit, Telephone (212) 693-5607/5919. For Members appointed prior to July 1, 1940 contact the NYCPD at 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038,

Telephone 646-610-8073/74 the Audits and Accounts Section, Article 1 You will need to provide the deceased first, middle and last name, the date of death, social security number, next

of kin as well as the executor/of the estate and his/her address and phone number. You may also be required to

provide, to complete certain records, the following: a copy of the will, a copy of the paid funeral bill, the original

or certified copy of the death certificate and a certified copy of your marriage certificate and the surviving

spouses social security number. BE CERTAIN TO KEEP BENEFICIARY INFORMATION CURRENT AS MEMBERS MAY HAVE CHANGES IN SOCIAL

CONDITION (MARRIED, SEPARATED, DIVORCED, ETC.) WITH BOTH THE PENSION SECTION AND YOUR UNION.

ALSO, NOTIFY THE SAME ADDRESS CHANGES, AS WELL TO THE NYC HEALTH BENEFITS SECTION, AS SOON

AS POSSIBLE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS TAKEN FROM OUR NY 10-13 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA WEBSITE.

PREPARATIONS BEFOREHAND Get organized now. When someone dies, one of the big problems for beneficiaries is locating the things

necessary to settle the estate. Make sure you know before the death occurs where to find the following

documents and information...

Will Living Will Trusts Deeds (if any) Safe-deposit boxes (location of boxes, contents and keys) Life insurance policies Funeral and burial instructions Names and addresses of creditors and debtors List of assets and where they are located

List of all advisers—attorney, accountant, insurance agent, stockbroker, etc. STEPS TO BE TAKEN AFTER DEATH Notifications NYC Police Pension Fund either in writing or by telephone 233 Broadway, 25th Floor New York, New York 10279 Attention: Retiree Death Benefits Unit Telephone (212) 693-

5607/5919

Contact the appropriate Union for a possible existing life insurance policy and also for continuation of optional

benefits, if qualified.

Police Officers- Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (P.B.A.)(212) 233-5531 Sergeants - Sergeants Benevolent Association (S.B.A.) (212) 431-6555 Detectives - Detectives Endowment Association (D.E.A.) (212) 587-1000 Lieutenants and above-Superior Officers Council (S.O.C.) (212) 964-7500 HEALTH INSURANCE: C.O.B.R.A. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. COBRA has a

safety net. If spouse or dependent was covered under deceased's health plan they may continue coverage

under COBRA for up to 36 months. New York State in 2001 amended the Administrative Code to continue

Health Care Coverage for Surviving Spouses for Life. This enables the deceased's spouse and/or

dependents to receive coverage at the group rate. The City and the Line Organization health benefits stop at

the death of the member. The rate, though high, is cheaper than the non group rate. NYC Employee Benefits

1-(212) 513-0470. Contact the NYPD Operations Unit located at One Police Plaza, telephone # (646) 610-5580, for pall bearers (all

five boroughs, all of Long Island and Upstate New York but not beyond Dutchess County). Social Security: 1-800 772-1213 (Funeral Director will usually do this for you) Fraternal Organizations to arrange for visitors, Color Guard and possible insurance benefits. If a veteran, Notify the Veterans Administration 1-800 827-1000, (Usually Funeral Director will do this for you also

Church or Temple for announcements and to arrange for funeral). DISCHARGE PAPERS: DD 214 - Original needed for BURIAL IN NATIONAL CEMETARY; Grave marker, Funeral

Allowance, Flag or Social Security, if spouse was not already receiving benefits. Service time counts toward

qualification. They will Photostat 1 for Veterans Administration & Social Security, if a veteran and can't find

discharge or DD 214, Need date of Enlistment, date of Discharge, Branch & Serial Number. If deceased had 100%

disability for 10 years spouse is entitled to an additional benefit. (See Funeral Director for assistance) PAID FUNERAL BILLS: 1 for Pension Bureau, 1 for Probate Court, 1 for I.R.S. if taxable estate.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED DEATH CERTIFICATES: Death Certificates are necessary in every step to the successful administration of a

decedent's estate. (Usually Funeral Director will obtain certificates as part of his service at current cost)

Pension Bureau

Veterans Administration (if a veteran)

Motor Vehicle Bureau (if auto was in deceased's name ONLY). 1 for each insurance policy

Probate Court (If probate is needed)

Your State Department of Revenue to obtain non-tax certificate (if real property is involved).

Bank accounts held in Trust for another (1 for each account if property held in a Trust)

Personal Records

Note: If estate is probated, some of the above will take a Letter Testamentary instead of a Death Certificate.

THE FOLLOWING IS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR THE WIDOW / WIDOWER REGARDING NOTIFICATIONS THAT

MUST BE MADE BY THE SURVIVING SPOUSE AND INFORMATION YOU SHOULD HAVE ON HAND WHEN A

RETIREE DIES: For Members appointed after June 30, 1940 and for members who merged from Transit/Housing

as of May 1995- Notify NYC Police Pension Fund either in writing or by telephone at 233 Broadway, 25th Floor,

New York, NY 10279—Attention: Retiree Death Benefits Unit, Telephone (212) 693-5607/5919. For Members appointed prior to July 1, 1940 contact the NYCPD at 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038,

Telephone 646-610-8073/74 the Audits and Accounts Section, Article 1 You will need to provide the deceased first, middle and last name, the date of death, social security number, next

of kin as well as the executor/of the estate and his/her address and phone number. You may also be required to

provide, to complete certain records, the following: a copy of the will, a copy of the paid funeral bill, the original

or certified copy of the death certificate and a certified copy of your marriage certificate and the surviving

spouses social security number. BE CERTAIN TO KEEP BENEFICIARY INFORMATION CURRENT AS MEMBERS MAY HAVE CHANGES IN SOCIAL

CONDITION (MARRIED, SEPARATED, DIVORCED, ETC.) WITH BOTH THE PENSION SECTION AND YOUR UNION.

ALSO NOTIFY SAME OF ADDRESS CHANGES, AS WELL AS NYC HEALTH BENEFITS SECTION, AS SOON AS

POSSIBLE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS TAKEN FROM OUR NY 10-13 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA WEBSITE.

PREPARATIONS BEFOREHAND Get organized now. When someone dies, one of the big problems for beneficiaries is locating the things

necessary to settle the estate. Make sure you know before the death occurs where to find the following

documents and information...

Will Living Will Trusts Deeds (if any) Safe-deposit boxes (location of boxes, contents and keys) Life insurance policies Funeral and burial instructions Names and addresses of creditors and debtors List of assets and where they are located

List of all advisers: attorney, accountant, insurance agent, stockbroker, etc. STEPS TO BE TAKEN AFTER DEATH Notifications NYC Police Pension Fund either in writing or by telephone 233 Broadway, 25th Floor New York, New York 10279 Attention: Retiree Death Benefits Unit Telephone (212) 693-

5607/5919

Contact the appropriate Union for a possible existing life insurance policy and also for continuation of optional

benefits, if qualified.

Police Officers- Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (P.B.A.)(212) 233-5531 Sergeants - Sergeants Benevolent Association (S.B.A.) (212) 431-6555 Detectives - Detectives Endowment Association (D.E.A.) (212) 587-1000 Lieutenants and above-Superior Officers Council (S.O.C.) (212) 964-7500 HEALTH INSURANCE: C.O.B.R.A. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. COBRA has a

safety net. If spouse or dependent was covered under deceased's health plan they may continue coverage

under COBRA for up to 36 months. New York State in 2001 amended the Administrative Code to continue

Health Care Coverage for Surviving Spouses for Life. This enables the deceased's spouse and/or

dependents to receive coverage at the group rate. The City and the Line Organization health benefits stop at

the death of the member. The rate, though high, is cheaper than the non group rate. NYC Employee Benefits

1-(212) 513-0470. Contact the NYPD Operations Unit located at One Police Plaza, telephone # (646) 610-5580, for pall bearers (all

five boroughs, all of Long Island and Upstate New York but not beyond Dutchess County). Social Security: 1-800 772-1213 (Funeral Director will usually do this for you) Fraternal Organizations to arrange for visitors, Color Guard and possible insurance benefits. If a veteran, Notify the Veterans Administration 1-800 827-1000, (Usually Funeral Director will do this for you also

Church or Temple for announcements and to arrange for funeral). DISCHARGE PAPERS: DD 214 - Original needed for BURIAL IN NATIONAL CEMETARY, Grave marker, Funeral Allowance, Flag or Social Security, if spouse was not already receiving benefits Service

time counts toward qualification. They will Photostat 1 for Veterans Administration & Social Security. If a veteran

and can't find discharge or DD 214, Need date of Enlistment, date of Discharge, Branch & Serial Number, if

deceased had 100% disability for 10 years spouse is entitled to an additional benefit. (See Funeral Director for

assistance) PAID FUNERAL BILLS: 1 for Pension Bureau, 1 for Probate Court, 1 for I.R.S. if taxable estate.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED DEATH CERTIFICATES: Death Certificates are necessary in every step to the successful administration of a

decedent's estate. (Usually Funeral Director will obtain certificates as part of his service at current cost)

Pension Bureau

Veterans Administration (if a veteran)

Motor Vehicle Bureau (if auto was in deceased's name ONLY). 1 for each insurance policy

Probate Court (If probate is needed)

Your State Department of Revenue to obtain non-tax certificate (if real property is involved).

Bank accounts held in Trust for another (1 for each account if property held in a Trust)

Personal Records

Note: If estate is probated, some of the above will take a Letter Testamentary instead of a Death Certificate. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES WITH OFFICIAL RAISED SEAL:

Social Security, (not necessary if surviving spouse already receiving benefits)

Veterans Administration (if a veteran).

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION:

Motor Vehicle Bureau if auto is in the deceased's name ONLY.

One for each bank account, brokerage house account, share of stock or bonds, etc. that were in the deceased's

name alone.

THINGS THAT MAY APPLY Cancel the lease. If your parent or loved one rented a home, cancel the lease after clearing out the furnishings. Inform insurance companies. File life insurance claims for any policies on the person's life, and request that the

insurers send you Form 712, Life Insurance Statement (a statement about the life insurance that must be filed

with the estate tax return). Make sure the car insurance company continues to cover the person's car until it's sold or transferred to a

beneficiary. Make sure the homeowners policy continues to provide adequate coverage for the person's things until removed

from the home. Notify companies the person did business with.

Cancel credit cards, and close charge accounts.

Tell airlines to transfer frequent-flier miles (in attendance with the will to the primary beneficiary).

Gather assets. This doesn't mean piling them all together. It means getting a list of all the assets at the time of

the decedent's death, along with copies of statements, deeds, etc. This information is needed for probate. It's

also essential for filing federal and state estate tax returns, if required. Review IRAs. If the surviving spouse is

the beneficiary, decide whether to roll an IRA over to the surviving spouse. Get good advice—and get it now.

The money you pay to attorneys and other advisers to resolve issues up front can be much lower than if you

deal with problems after a person's death.

In case of couples, usually most of the property is held in joint names and the survivor obtains same "by

operation of law". However, there may be some items which were held in the name of the deceased only, and in

that case it would be necessary to go to Probate Court to transfer ownership of that property, unless listed in a

trust. Consideration should also be given to making pre-death funeral arrangements. This provision, no matter

how painful, should be discussed by couples and by parents with their families. Too often, spouse and children

spend much too much money on a funeral and do so without really knowing what were the deceased's wishes in

this regard (Place of burial, Cremation, etc.) Consideration should also be given to having a "Family Durable

Power of Attorney" (Someone to take over your finances if you become incapacitated or incompetent)

There are no words of comfort at such a difficult time, however if you have all the necessary information at the

ready it will expedite any claim that is pending, make the process run smoothly and your stress level can be

minimized.

State of Florida Approves New Tax Exemptions for LOD Disability

In the recent November election, more than 83% of the voters of the State of Florida approved new

waivers of property taxes for First Responders who are totally and permanently disabled in the line of

duty. This is not just for 9/11-related disabilities, but for others as well. For those retirees who believe

this may be applicable to you, check with your local government tax office and inquire as to how to

file for this tax exemption. It took effect in Florida on January 1, 2017.

https://ballotpedia.org/Florida_Tax_Exemptions_for_Disabled_First_Responders,_Amendment_3_(20

16)

Greetings members of the Manasota 10-13 Club

Important information to print out and/or otherwise SAVE for future reference.

The Club meetings generally start at 7 PM on the 4th

Tuesday of each month, except for July

& August when no meetings are held.

There are exceptions to the start time in the event we are having special dinners such as:

St. Patrick’s Meeting in March, 3rd

Tuesday, 6 PM. Combined FOP.

Oktoberfest Meeting in September, 4th

Tuesday, 6 PM.

Columbus Meeting in October, 4th

Tuesday, 6 PM.

Thanksgiving Meeting in November, 3rd

Tuesday, 6 PM. Combined FOP.

Christmas Meeting in December, 3rd

Tuesday, 6 PM. Combined FOP.

2017 MEETING DATES

January 24th

7 PM, FOP Lodge 3, Beneva Rd. Sarasota.

February 28th

7 PM, FOP.

March 21st

6 PM, FOP, St. Patrick’s Day, Corned Beef & Cabbage etc.

April 25th

7 PM, FOP.

May 23rd

7 PM, FOP.

June 27th

7 PM, FOP.

July – No meeting.

August – No meeting.

September 26th

6 PM, FOP, Oktoberfest, bratwurst, etc.

October 24th

6 PM, FOP, Columbus Day, spaghetti and meatballs.

November 21st

6 PM, FOP, Thanksgiving, turkey with trimmings.

December 19th

6 PM, FOP, Christmas, ham dinner with trimmings.

PLEASE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,

Fraternally,

Tony

All members are welcomed to add items under “new business” at the meeting,

MANASOTA 10-13 CLUB AGENDA FOR JANUARY 24, 2017 MEETING

Prayer/moment of silence

Pledge to the flag

Call to order

Determination of Quorum

Reading/Approval of last meeting’s minutes

Committee Reports

o President’s Report (Tony).

o Treasurer’s Report (Joe).

o Picnic date Sunday, 4/23/17 and pavilion reserved. (Joe).

o Health and Welfare report. (Lou).

Old Business

o Keep new/revised membership applications with you & update your own info with Lou

when appropriate (handouts).

o Spring 3100 subscription due for 2017 (handouts).

o Pay attention to your e-mails for “Dine-A-Round” events scheduled throughout the

year. Check your e-mails, date TBA. Contact “Dine-A-Round” chairman Sy Bonarti to

attend, cell 941-554-4944 smbonarti@aol.com.

o DUES ARE IN ORDER! Check made out to Manasota 10-13 Club or mail to Treasurer,

Joe Timmons, 7614 Rio Bella Place, University Park, Fl 34201.

o To place business card ad in 10-13 Newsletter for calendar year 2017, please make

check out to Manasota 10-13 Club, mail actual business card to Lou Lebron, 4249 Via

Del Villetti, Venice, Fl 34293.

o Manasota 10-13 Club “T” Shirts for sale with new enhanced Club logo screened on

shirt for $15.00. (Tim)

o Retiree ID Card renewal program established for out of N.Y. State residents. Only

pictures on file from 2002. Prior to 2002 you must appear in person to take picture. If

no expiration date on ID – hold on to it!

New Business

o Fund raising event sponsored by the Blue Knight’s Fl XVIII. Elvis Tribute Show

3/18/17 – handouts.

o NYCPDVF 10-13 Association Scholarship Application – 2017.

o SPRING 3100 applications available for 2017, still only $18.00 for 6 editions per year.

o Manasota 10-13 Club application forms for potential new members - handouts.

o Thin Blue Line collection/donation for “Manasota 10-13 Club” to be etched in glass at

new NLEOM.

o Guest speaker, Keith Hardesty a representative of “Carry Policy” from U.S. Law

Shield Insurance Company.

o Collection for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in DC.

Sick & Distressed

o Artie and Joyce Wright

Good of the Order

o 50/50 winners announced at end of meeting. (Mark).

Adjournment

******* MANASOTA 10-13 CLUB MEETING DATES FOR 2017*******

2017 MEETING DATES

January 24th 7 PM, FOP Lodge 3, Beneva Rd. Sarasota.

February 28th 7 PM, FOP.

March 21st 6 PM, FOP, St. Patrick’s Day, Corned Beef & Cabbage/

combined with FOP.

April 25th 7 PM, FOP.

May 23rd 7 PM, FOP.

June 27th 7 PM, FOP.

July – No meeting.

August – No meeting.

September 26th 6 PM, FOP, Oktoberfest, bratwurst, etc.

October 24th 6 PM, FOP, Columbus Day, spaghetti and meatballs.

November 21st 6 PM, FOP, Thanksgiving, turkey with trimmings/

combined with FOP.

December 19th 6 PM, FOP, Christmas, ham dinner with trimmings/

combined with FOP.

PLEASE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Manasota 1013® News

C/o Louis Lebron

4249 Via Del Villetti Dr.

Venice, FL 34293

Protecting, preserving and pursuing the rights of the New York City Police Department Retiree