http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB120934207044648511.html?mod=2_1566_topbox ... When Lisa Kelly learned she had leukemia in late 2006, her doctor advised...
At the Stockholders meeting Tuesday, Sam said the average increase would be around 6%. ... retired before Jan. 1, 1997. ... the increase to 2008 net periodic...
This is not the first time that I've heard about this. Seventeen years ago, I knew someone who was uninsured and scheduled to have surgery. The hospital...
... retired before Jan. 1, 1997. ... the increase to 2008 net periodic pension cost and that the effect will be included in the personal pension plan...
What other transaction over $100,000 can you make without having to give some evidence of your ability to pay and / or a down payment ? I feel sorry for those...
IBM's Pension Plan is mentioned in this article ! Or should I say "lack there of" ! 'High Wire,' Peter Gosselin's Look at the Economic Meltdown It would be a...
On the other hand, if hospitals and other medical services would offer the same price to everyone they might not have so many dead beats. I had a procedure in...
... <snip> ... I hope everyone is aware that you can appeal claim denials from UHC and even medicare. I've had diagnosed cancer since 2004 and have had to ...
... employees ... they can ... course, ... UHC and ... to ... medicare ... the ... Having had cancer myself, I decided it was necessary to stay with IBM's most...
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080512/D90JS6E80.html Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes May 12, 12:07 AM (ET) By EILEEN ALT POWELL NEW...
I received a letter from Randy MacDonald today addressing the possibility some of us retirees will receive a pension increase. Here is the text of the message:...
Hold onto your panties. This type of action usually happens right before the sh.t hits the fan. This action is used to keep those getting shafted by a change...
... before ... emmkay: You are absolutely correct. The date should have been "1997", not "1977". I received the letter in hard copy instead of email, so I had...
I wonder if this "adjustment" is targeted at those earlier retirees whose medical premiums have exceeded their pensions? While all of us retirees could use an...
Anybody know how QDRO's work? I have a basic question. I am retirement eligible in the old plan (34 years). Per the agreement in my divorce my ex got 45% of my...
... retirees ... us ... right ... about ... increase. ... I personally would rather see some relief in my medical costs, than a small, if any, increase in my...
I suspect - repeat SUSPECT - she does not get anything until YOU draw your first check. In any case write the plan administrator, certified mail, include a...
Sorry if this has been answered before. I just found your group. I'm not really sure which rules apply to me (although I've asked a few times). I left IBM...
I have not decided if I am among the fortunate or not. I retired from IBM in February 1998. In most of my 30 years with IBM I was led to believe that my...
Hi everyone. I'm hoping someone can clarify something for me. I'm on a long-term disability leave from IBM. My 30th service anniversary is coming up and I...
TC, Did you return to IBM before or after July 1, 1999? Based on the information you provided below, it would appear that you returned to IBM after July 1,...
Correct, I returned to work after 7/1/99. Also, I just read a file on this YG which indicates that I may not even be eligible for the Future Health Acct unless...
It sounds like you are covered by the old PCF (prior plan) for your original period of employment and the Cash Balance plan for the second period. You should...
Thanks for your reply. However, I'm more confused now (except that I realize that I made 2 big mistakes . . . 1. leaving IBM 2. returning to IBM because...
I did a little more digging and found some things that sound like they may apply to your case. Yours is certainly a complex situation since you are covered by...
Thanks for your thorough reply and suggestions. I truly appreciate the time you took to research and reply. I will definitely post when I find out what...
I would interpret the clause "as part of a business arrangement that includes a transfer of assets" to mean that you left IBM because your group was sold off...
I also retired in 1998 but that was from a "bridge". Nonetheless, I got one of those letters about the pension increase but listing a date of 1997. Why would...
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