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VA To Offer Health Care to Previously Ineligible Priority ( 8 ) Veterans

2009-01-11T22:20:00.001-05:00

The VA has announced plans to re-open enrollment in its health care system by July 2009 to about 265,000 veterans whose incomes exceed current limits.

The change affects veterans whose incomes exceed the current VA means test and geographic means test income thresholds by 10 percent or less. Congress provided funds in VA’s fiscal year 2009 budget to support the new enrollment.

The coming changes which should be complete when the rule takes effect by June 30, 2009. Veterans with questions on this issue can contact VA’s Health Benefits Service Center at 1-877-222 VETS (8387) or visit the VA health eligibility website: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/

VA Increases Travel Reimbursement Rate, Effective Nov. 17, 2008

2008-11-28T21:55:00.003-05:00

On Monday, the VA announced that Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake would use his authority to raise the mileage reimbursement from the 28.5 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile for all eligible veterans to receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care.

Congress, which mandates such increases, recently provided funding to VA to increase the reimbursement rate, which went into effect on Nov. 17, 2008. Service connected veterans, veterans receiving VA pensions, and veterans with low incomes are eligible for the reimbursement.

While increasing the payment, the current deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements will remain frozen at $7.77 for a one-way trip, $15.54 for a round trip, and capped at a maximum of $46.62 per calendar month. On Jan. 9, 2009, these deductibles will decrease to $3 for a one-way trip, $6 for a round trip, with a maximum of $16 per calendar month. Deductibles can be waived if they cause a financial hardship to the veteran.

http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1617

Wal-Mart Expands Low Cost Prescription Plan

2008-05-10T18:28:00.001-04:00

Check Out Our Website For The Updated Listing

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Monday it would expand its discounted prescription drug program to offer 90-day supplies for $10 and add several women's medications at a discount. It also said it would lower the price of more than 1,000 over-the-counter drugs.

The move marks the third phase of a company program that began in 2006 to provide a 30-day supply of generic prescription drugs for $4. With the expansion, the company began filling prescriptions Monday for up to 350 generic medications at $10 for a 90-day supply at Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Market and Sam's Club pharmacies in the U.S. Almost all the prescription generics in the company's $4 program were included in the expanded $10 offer.

In addition, the company will add several women's medications to its list of prescriptions available for $9, including drugs to treat breast cancer and hormone deficiency.
For instance, alendronate, the generic version of osteoporosis medication Fosamax, will be added to the list. Company pharmacies will fill 30-day prescriptions of alendronate for $9 and a 90-day supply for $24 at a comparison of $54 and $102, respectively, that women previously paid for the same amounts, the company said.
Tamoxifen, used to treat breast cancer, will be offered for $9 for a 30-day supply, as well as combination estrogen/methyltestosterone tablets, prescribed for menopause and hormone deficiency.

Wal-Mart also will lower the prices of more than 1,000 over-the-counter medications to $4 or less in its pharmacies. The over-the-counter medication price rollbacks represent about one-third of the retailer's over-the-counter medicines. They include Wal-Mart's Equate versions of popular drugs, including Zantac, Pepcid and Claritin, and Wal-Mart's Spring Valley prenatal vitamins.

Names of all NYCPD killed in LOD

2008-05-08T20:38:00.008-04:00

The names of all New York City police officers killed in the line of duty can be found on the NYPD web site:
Click on link for photos and a short biography:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/pr/pr_2008_015.shtml

Police Memorial Day was established by Congress in 1962 and proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, designating May 15 of each year Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty; and the week in which it occurs Police Week, in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, "night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws."

CITY HONORS 11 POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

2008-05-08T20:30:00.002-04:00

Press Release | No. 2008-015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly today presided over a Police Memorial Day ceremony commemorating 11 New York City Police officers who were killed in the line of duty last year or died of illnesses developed as a result of rescue, recovery and clean-up work they performed at the World Trade Center Site after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Among Fallen are Detective Russel Timoshenko, Eight Who Succumbed to 9-11 Related Illness and Two Auxiliary Police Officers

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly today presided over a Police Memorial Day ceremony commemorating 11 New York City Police officers who were killed in the line of duty last year or died of illnesses developed as a result of rescue, recovery and clean-up work they performed at the World Trade Center Site after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

The names of Detective Kevin Hawkins, Detective Russel Timoshenko, Detective Robert Williamson, Detective John Young, Detective James Zadroga, Police Officer Thomas Brophy, Police Officer James Godbee, Police Officer Ronald Weintraub, Police Officer Angelo Peluso, Auxiliary Police Officer Eugene Marshalik, and Auxiliary Police Officer Nicholas Pekearo were added to those of other fallen officers whose sacrifices are commemorated on plaques in the Police Memorial Lobby inside Police Headquarters.

Click on link for photos and a short biography:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/pr/pr_2008_015.shtml

Retirees, Disabled Vets still can file for 2008 stimulus payments

2008-05-08T20:18:00.001-04:00

WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- Even though April 15 has passed, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding retirees, disabled veterans and others who normally do not file a tax return that there is still time to submit a 2007 form to receive an economic stimulus payment.

People who have no tax filing requirement but have at least $3,000 in qualifying income should file a simple Form 1040A. Qualifying income includes any combination of earned income, nontaxable combat pay as well as certain payments from Social Security, Veterans Affairs and railroad retirement.

“Don’t worry if you did not file a return by April 15. If you meet the criteria, you are still eligible for a stimulus payment. The quicker you file, the quicker you’ll get your payment,” said Doug Shulman, IRS commissioner.

People must file a return by Oct. 15 to receive an economic stimulus payment this year.

People not otherwise required to file an income tax return must file a simple Form 1040A with basic information to ensure that they receive the economic stimulus payment. This information includes their name; address; dependents, if any; amount of their qualifying income (which must be $3,000 or more); direct deposit information and their signatures. Forms 1040A and instructions are available at www.irs.gov

Castleberry Chili Products & French Cut Green Beans (Botulism) Recall

2007-08-08T22:56:00.000-04:00

Castleberry Chili Products
(Includes Canned Chili, Stew, Hash, BBQ, Gravy, and Pet Food Products)

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/castleberry.html

FDA Warns of Potential Botulism Risk from Canned French Cut Green Beans
Product Marketed Under a Variety of Brand Names

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01676.html

http://www.fda.gov/

Publix Offer 7 Prescription Antibiotics FREE

2007-08-07T23:49:00.000-04:00

From Paddy Costello
http://www.miamiherald.com/775/story/194203.html

The seven oral antibiotics, representing the most commonly filled at the chain's pharmacies, will be available at no cost to anyone with a prescription as often as they need them, Publix CEO Charlie Jenkins Jr. said. Fourteen-day supplies of the seven drugs will be available at all 684 of the chain's pharmacies in five Southern states.

The prescription antibiotics available under the program are:

Amoxicillin
Cephalexin
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
Ciprofloxacin (excluding ciprofloxacin XR)
Penicillin VK
Ampicillin and
Erythromycin (excluding Ery-Tab).

Publix Super Markets Inc. officials say the company is the first large regional chain to offer certain drugs at no cost. In addition to Florida, the company operates stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.

Dentist Daytona-Jacksonville--Dentures, Implants

2007-03-19T22:47:00.000-04:00

From Ed Flynn:

I went to this dentist this morning to have a bridge repaired, went to pay and my bill was reduced. When I questioned the girl about the reduction in my bill she stated that they took our plan. And all N.Y.C. plans.

Being the skeptic that I am I checked my bill when I got home and what the D.E.A. PLAN PAYS WAS DEDUCTED FROM THE ORIGINAL BILL. I CHECKED MY ON LINE BANKING STATEMENT AND IT ONLY SHOWED THE NET PRICE.

THEY DO NOT DO GENERAL DENTISTRY THEY ONLY DO DENTURES PARTIALS IMPLANT OVER DENTURES.

Gwendolyn Manning, D.D.S

1516 South Nova Road (CORNER OF BEVELLE Rd.)

Office Depot Shopping Center

Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

The Dentist has two other offices:

Jacksonville Denture Center 904 779 4497

JDC (J’ville Denture center?) Fern Beach 904 261 0022

ALWAYS CHECK TO SEE IF THEY TAKE YOUR PLAN
They do some extractions.

Honoring Phil Cardillo

2007-02-13T13:14:00.000-05:00

PHOTOS FROM NE 10-13 FEBRUARY 5th, 2007 MEETING
HONORING PATROLMAN PHILLIP CARDILLO ARE NOW ON OUR WEBSITE

Christmas Party Dec 16, 2006

2006-12-21T11:34:00.000-05:00

The NE Christmas Party, at the Elks Club, Ormond Beach was attended by over 150 members, spouses and friends. A great time was had by all. The company was great, the room was comfortable, the food was very good and the music was wonderful. Visit our website to view the photos.

I want to thank Milt Williams and Ed Flynn for the great pictures and the members want to thank you also.

Thank you for your support.

Eddie

Barry Horney is Home

2006-11-30T12:58:00.000-05:00

BARRY HORNEY IS HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AFTER HIS SECOND LIVER TRANSPLANT AND IS DOING WELL. HE IS ABLE TO TAKE PHONE CALLS @ 386-437-6261

BARRY AND HIS FAMILY THANK ALL THE MEMBERS FOR KEEPING HIM IN THEIR PRAYERS.

Target Offers $4 Generic Drugs

2006-11-21T20:23:00.000-05:00

Target Corp. announcement Monday that it will offer its own $4 generic prescription-drug program at all of its 1,287 pharmacies nationwide.

Wal-Mart has accelerated its program to sell 30-day supplies of 314 generic drugs for $4 each. The program, started in Tampa, Fla., on Sept. 21, now covers 38 states and 3,009 pharmacies, or roughly 75 percent of Wal-Mart's stores nationwide

Barry Horney Update

2006-11-19T11:46:00.000-05:00

Eddie, Lorraine and I went to see Barry Horney Saturday. He is now staying at the Candlewood Suites, which is very close to St. Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonville. Barry will be there for a few weeks so as he can be closely watched and medically treated. The address is 4990 Belfort Rd, Room 104, Jacksonville, FL 32256

The telephone number is: [904] 296-7785. Extension 104.

Barry is now doing very well. He and his family appreciate your support and prayers.

-Joe Sanchez

Barry Horney

2006-11-13T12:08:00.000-05:00

Dear Members,

I called Barry last night and he is doing well. He expects to be released from the hospital on Tuesday. Barry will be put up in a hotel close to the hospital so he can be monitored. Chaplain Dennis, Ormond Beach PD Chaplain, spent three hours with Barry yesterday. Joe Sanchez is supposed to visit Barry today. Vic Nevins is ready to assist Barry with any of his needs. Barry daughter Andrea has my phone number and thanks us for our support.

If you wish to call Barry his phone # is 904-296-5404.

FDA Issues Nationwide Recall

2006-11-09T20:32:00.000-05:00

FDA Alerts Public of Nationwide Recall of 500mg Strength Store-Brand Acetaminophen Caplets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public to a voluntary recall being conducted by Perrigo Company (Perrigo) of Allegan, Michigan for 383 lots of acetaminophen 500mg caplets manufactured and distributed under various store-brands as a result of small metal fragments found in a small number of these caplets.

Approximately 11 million bottles containing varying quantities of acetaminophen 500mg caplets are affected by this recall.

Click here for FDA list of stores that carry store-brands potentially affected by this recall. http://www.emergencyemail.org/Default.asp

Consumers can determine if they are in possession of a recalled product by locating the batch number printed on the container label.

Barry Horney

2006-10-31T23:12:00.000-05:00

Eddie, Barry's daughter ,Jennifer, just called me and told me that Barry's operation went well. The doctor that did the first operation went into the operating room upon finishing another operation to assist the doctor that was operating on Barry's second liver transplant . Barry will be sleeping until tomorrow and they will let me know when he wakes up.

His family can all rest now and get some sleep.

-Joe Sanchez

Barry Horney

2006-10-30T00:48:00.000-05:00

Dear Members,

I received a call from Frank Maraviglla and he told me that Barry received a liver transplant Friday. Barry is in St Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonville.

Joe Sanchez emailed me today that Barry had some complications with the transplant and is in ICU, at the male clinic, St Luke’s Hospital. He is awaiting another liver transplant. God willing he will not wait too long and the next transplant will be okay. God Bless Him. Joe Sanchez.

Please keep Barry in your prayers.

.

Latest Wal-Mart $4.00 Generic Drug List

2006-10-21T18:10:00.000-04:00

CHECK OUT THE LATEST UPDATE (10/18/06) FROM WAL-MART $4.00 GENERIC DRUGS.

SEE IMPORTANT LINKS!!! THIS LINK WILL AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE WITH THE LATEST CHANGES.

Old VA ID Cards to be Replaced

2006-10-06T21:30:00.000-04:00

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that all VA health care facilities are beginning an aggressive campaign to assure that enrolled veterans with old versions of its ID cards are issued the new Veterans Identification Card (VIC).

VA indicates that prior versions of its identification cards display sensitive information such as social security number and date of birth on the front of the card. The new VIC, which was introduced in 2004, removed the sensitive information from the face of the card.

VHA estimates that between 3 and 4 million enrolled veterans have not yet been issued a new VIC. VA hopes to complete the massive replacement program within the next 12 months.

For more information about the new VIC card, contact your Medical Center's Eligibility & Enrollment Office or visit the VA's Eligibility Web site at

http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility

Wal-Mart expanding $4 generic drug program statewide

2006-10-06T00:06:00.000-04:00

Wal-Mart Stores, reacting to what it described as a "considerable response" to a test program in Tampa in which it offers nearly 300 generic prescription drugs for dramatically reduced rates, announced today that it will expand the program statewide starting TODAY.

The world's biggest retailer, during a press conference in Orlando, also said it was expanding the list of generic drugs it will sell for $4 per prescriptions from 291 to 314. The program will also include as many as 143 drug compounds as well as other drugs such as the oncology medicine megestrol and the cholesterol drug lovastatin.

Wal-Mart, which started testing the sales program in Tampa last month, hadn't planned to expand it statewide until January. But it said today it had changed its mind based on public comment and the urging of Gov. Jeb Bush.

As of Friday, the $4 prescriptions will be available at 235 Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Market and Sam's Club pharmacies across Florida. The drugs covered include common medicines used to treat conditions such as allergies, cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes.

LoDI Refund Claim

2006-09-25T12:41:00.000-04:00

From: John Wohlberg PBBx

The City has reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) involving FICA (i.e. Social Security & Medicare) tax refunds to both the City and eligible uniformed members of the City’s Correction, Fire, Police and Sanitation Departments. The years covered by this settlement are 1989 through 2005.

Eligible uniformed members of these departments who were on authorized Line of Duty Injury (LoDI) leave at some point during the years 1989 through 2005 will likely be eligible for a refund of the FICA taxes paid on LoDI payments received for a period of six months or less. Correction, Fire and Police Department members are eligible from 1989

http://www.nyc.gov/html/opa/html/lodi_refund/lodi_refund.shtml

Wal-Mart to Offer $4 Generic Prescriptions

2006-09-21T22:39:00.000-04:00

Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer, will test a program to sell generic prescription drugs to its workers and customers at sharply reduced prices, according to people briefed on the plans and will sell generic versions of about 300 widely prescribed drugs for as low as $4 for a standard prescription, On average, generic drugs cost between $10 and $30 for a 30-day prescription.

Wal-Mart will test the lower prices at 65 stores in the Tampa, Fla., area and, depending on consumer response, is likely to expand the program next year.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/21/business/21cnd-walmart.html?

MEDICARE PREMIUMS AND DEDUCTIBLES FOR 2007

2006-09-13T22:28:00.000-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CMS Media Affairs

The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $93.50 in 2007, an increase of $5.00 or 5.6 percent from the current $88.50 Part B premium, considerably lower than was earlier projected. This premium is the smallest percent increase in the Part B premium since 2001 and less than half of the dollar increase in the premium for 2006.

Premiums and Deductibles for 2007

Part A Premium: $410 (paid by about 1 percent of beneficiaries)
Part A deductible: $992
Part B standard premium: $93.50
Part B deductible: $131

Background

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updates the premiums, deductibles, and co-payments made by Medicare beneficiaries each year. These adjustments are made according to formulas set by statute. The law requires that the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B must be sufficient to cover 25 percent of the program’s costs for aged beneficiaries, including the costs of maintaining a reserve against unexpected spending increases. The federal government pays the remaining 75 percent. Statutory formulas are also used to determine the Medicare Part B deductible, the Part A deductible for hospital stays, and other enrollee contributions.

Medicare Costs to Increase for Wealthier Beneficiaries

2006-09-11T23:59:00.000-04:00

It is expected to affect one million to two million beneficiaries: individuals with incomes exceeding $80,000 and married couples with more than $160,000 of income. For individuals with incomes over $200,000, the premium, now $88.50 a month, is expected to quadruple by 2009.

The surcharge was established under a little-noticed provision of the 2003 law that added a prescription drug benefit to Medicare.
“The surcharge will come as a shock to many people because they have not received any warning.” In July, Medicare officials estimated that it would be $98.40 a month. The surcharge will be phased in from 2007 to 2009.

Here is how it will work: The surcharge for 2007 will be computed by the S S A, using income data obtained by the I R S from tax returns for 2005. If an individual has modified adjusted gross income of $80,000 to $100,000, the surcharge will be 13.3 percent, which adds about $13 to the monthly premium, for a total of about $111.50. For a single person with income of more than $200,000, the surcharge will be 73.3 percent, or about $72 a month, for a total premium of about $170.50.

When the transition is complete in January 2009, according to Medicare actuaries, the total premium for a person with income of $80,000 to $100,000 will be 1.4 times the standard premium. A person with income of $100,000 to 150,000 will pay twice the standard premium. A person with income of $150,000 to $200,000 will pay 2.6 times the standard premium, and a beneficiary with more than $200,000 of income will pay 3.2 times the standard amount.

If the basic premium rises 10 percent a year — a relatively conservative forecast — the most affluent beneficiaries will be paying premiums of more than $375 a month in 2009.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/11/washington/11medicare.html