http://www.pionline.com/article/20090807/REG/908079997 Sotomayor expected to stay mainstream in pension rulings By Doug Halonen Source: Pensions & Investments ...
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ibmretiree2006
Aug 8, 2009 1:57 am
Again, I don't care who gets credit for the right plan BUT I do not want to see more people losing everything they worked their whole lives for because of...
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mike metoo
metoolikeyou
Aug 11, 2009 10:21 pm
I am an active employee. I also cover my spouse's health insurance through IBM medical insurance. After I retire, can I still use part of FHA money to buy IBM...
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justa_bean_counter
justa_bean_c...
Aug 11, 2009 10:24 pm
... As of today's rules, yes you can. Kathi Cooper...
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ibm20yrsnot40
Aug 12, 2009 6:34 pm
... Yes, as long as you are eligible for FHA. Retirement eligibility and FHA eligibility or determined separately. Just because you are retirement eligible...
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rogerking915
Aug 17, 2009 2:39 am
I was RAed in February, and my COBRA subsidy runs out in August. I can continue on COBRA for a year more or switch over to FHA. I am inclined to pay the full...
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teamb562
Aug 17, 2009 5:47 pm
You are in the health care casino, there are no right or wrong answers. One definite considerstion is to remember that FHA can be...
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thekanck
Aug 17, 2009 5:47 pm
If you leave COBRA for the FHA can you then pick it back up and use the remainder of your available time? I think not, but ... don't know.... Frankly if that...
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patmorganstr
Aug 17, 2009 11:32 pm
... Be sure to check what your COBRA premium will be versus that of a retiree health insurance plan. Also, estimate your after tax cost of the choices;...
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madinpok
Aug 17, 2009 11:33 pm
Since you can not re-join COBRA once you leave it, I would take the chance that IBM will not discontinue the FHA within the next 12 months before your COBRA...
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mr_quarkwrench
Aug 17, 2009 11:33 pm
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2247938/ibm-employees-resisting-pension <http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2247938/ibm-employees-resisting-pension> IBM workers up in...
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sold_to_hitachi
Aug 17, 2009 11:36 pm
Here is my suggestion: 1. Open a bank account FHA-MY. 2. Instead of paying COBRA, deposit full amount in FHA-MY account. 3. Pay your one-year health care from...
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ray
dataman001
Aug 18, 2009 10:13 pm
Never thought of this before but are there any other Vietnam Vets here that did IBM work while in Nam and would like to reconnect with others? I just met (via...
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espressoperson
Aug 18, 2009 10:14 pm
Does anyone have any have any experience, knowledge, or ideas about appealing the amount of a pension subject to international offset? All comments welcome...
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afteribm
Aug 18, 2009 10:14 pm
... I'm in the same boat and have pretty much decided to end COBRA this month and select the high deductible PPO fully paid by FHA. With the high deductible...
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nyjints5
Aug 18, 2009 10:15 pm
Shortly, I will be eligible to be covered by my wife's employer's health benefits. (Which by the way are very good. She's employed by a healthcare institution...
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capitalistdick
Aug 19, 2009 1:31 pm
... Only positive experiences for me. I have been using an HSA for a couple years. The contribution limits this year are $3000 for an individual and $5950 per...
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Don Shuper
donwshuper
Aug 19, 2009 1:31 pm
... CHECK YOUR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK-- Summary plan description SPD There should/must be an ERISA statement explaining who to contact, how to0 contact, and how...
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ikwum
Aug 19, 2009 8:12 pm
The SPD states that your U.S. pension benefit will be "reduced by amy amount paid or payable to you for service with a non-US branch or subsidary accoriding...
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espressoperson
Aug 20, 2009 3:13 pm
Don, I appreciate your reply. I found instructions for appeal - see below - but these seem to apply to what to do if you have a claim that has been denied. In...
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espressoperson
Aug 20, 2009 3:14 pm
Thanks for your reply Ikwum. I was expecting a <<"dollar-for-dollar" offset>> but it turns out to be a significantly larger offset than that :-(. While I don't...
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donwshuper
Aug 20, 2009 10:32 pm
A few things to keep in mind. m Under ERISA You can ask for an explanation of YOUR benefits one time in any 12 month period. However, the explanation MUST be...
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ranheimchas
Aug 22, 2009 12:45 am
I have a feeling that if the government comes up with any new plan, IBM will be the first to drop medical coverage. They will probably just give us notice all...
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ignatz713
Aug 22, 2009 12:13 pm
... Which government plan was in place in 1999 when IBM stole the retiree medical of the Second Choicers and replaced it with the FHA? Exactly....
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Linda Albury
pkmaiden
Aug 22, 2009 4:53 pm
... With the rumor mill swirling, IBM took advantage of the chaos and disarray when they announed the decision to end the traditional pension plan and...
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justa_bean_counter
justa_bean_c...
Aug 22, 2009 4:54 pm
It's deja vu all over again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhnceE5gmJk...
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mel_zimowski
Aug 24, 2009 3:03 am
Interesting article for those depending on social security: http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20090823/US.Social.Security.Smaller.Checks/ Excerpt: ...
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bleunomore
Aug 24, 2009 3:05 am
Fellow travelers, the Retiree Charitable Contribution Campaign appeal is in the mail. If you would, please reflect for a moment on the voided promises. Our...
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justa_bean_counter
justa_bean_c...
Aug 24, 2009 12:12 pm
I really don't like it when postings are spammed accross other boards, like this one. Oh well... 1) This is not news. It was announced in May. 2) We are in a...
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nowwicked
Aug 24, 2009 2:04 pm
And the interesting thing Kathi is that how many years have we all been saying, How long can house prices keep up this unrealistic rise, how long can we charge...
