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oldmako 12-10-2017 04:46 PM

Kru,

I would never attempt to answer that question as it's over my head. Were I in your shoes, my first call would be to your council's R&I guy. I am confident that if he can't answer your question, he will be able to direct you to someone who will. Just another benefit that union membership gets all of us. Contractual gains and nuance often don't mean a thing and are overlooked until you're the recipient. (For you dimbulbs, it's not the answered call, it's the language on the page that prompts the call).

Sorry to hear that you've been rolled into the hangar. Unless of course...well, let's leave it at that. Hurry back? Or, don't. ;)

Enjoy your retirement.

awax 12-10-2017 06:21 PM


Originally Posted by krudawg (Post 2481186)
I'm out on sick list and have 42 days vacation coming up in January. I will not be returning to work becau as I will hit the magic age shortly after my vacation . Is there anyway I can sell the vacation back to the company (which will go to RHA) and remain on sick list so I won't leave any sick list on the books when I am mandatorily retired.

You're not going to like the answer, but read 11-H-2. However, I'm not sure how the sick leave plays into the scenario so I'd second calling the MEC office and talk to a benefits specialist.

APC225 12-10-2017 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by oldmako (Post 2481012)
I received the letter.

"You are receiving this notice because you may be eligible to make a post-tax contribution to the United Airlines Pilot Retirement Account Plan (“PRAP”) for the 2017 plan year, which ends December 31, 2017.

Post-tax contributions can be made after you have made the maximum pre-tax and/or Roth 401(k) deferral contribution for 2017 ($18,000 if you are under age 50, plus an additional $6,000 if you are age 50 or older in 2017). Contributions made on your behalf will also be considered in the calculation"

I don’t think this is the RHA VEBA ping.

APC225 12-10-2017 08:38 PM

This is last year's letter. Came out 12/8. I would think this year's would be out very soon.

https://www.alpa.org/~/media/UAL/Fil...2016-12-08.pdf

757Driver 12-12-2017 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by jumppilot (Post 2481141)
Not a bad stipulation for such an amazing program. Originally an executive perk, the VEBA can be used for all sorts of things including Medicare and health insurance premiums, items typically associated with a FSA, massages, medical travel (think buying tickets to see your doctor in Florida) and more.

I have a friend who's dad was an executive with a VEBA and he told me about all the things he purchased with it. It's not just for copays, folks!

It's a very flexible benefit and the more I learn about it the more I like it.

Any chance you could provide a link or post something that spells out what is allowed using VEBA money? I'm getting way more than I'd like to in my account but was under the false impression that it was strictly for deductibles and/or medical bills.

Thanks

APC225 12-12-2017 01:44 PM

https://crewroom.alpa.org/ual/Deskto...cumentID=49609

oldmako 12-12-2017 02:07 PM

General Ripper,

Thanks for that.

jumppilot 12-12-2017 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by 757Driver (Post 2482280)
Any chance you could provide a link or post something that spells out what is allowed using VEBA money? I'm getting way more than I'd like to in my account but was under the false impression that it was strictly for deductibles and/or medical bills.

Thanks

Many people have the misconception and I don't blame them since I don't think enough education was done on just how flexible this benefit is.

See the below link:

https://www.selectaccount.com/wp-con...pense-List.pdf

According to that list, you can use it to pay for personal training fees if your doctor writes a letter of medical necessity. Much like a sick note, it would not be hard to get that letter.

syd111 12-12-2017 04:56 PM

Just received the email tonight.

APC225 12-12-2017 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by syd111 (Post 2482383)
Just received the email tonight.

Same. Pretty simple. Reply yes or don’t reply. Designate number of days with vacation bid.


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