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4 Unit News Central Ohio Retired Firefighters

Chapter Twelve

www.centrohretfirefighters.com [email protected]

June/July 2017

WHAT’S INSIDE Page 3 - President’s Report, Chaplain’s Corner Page 4 –April Minutes Page 5 - May Minutes Page 6 - Donations Page 9 - Birthdays Aug/Sept Pages 10 to 16 Letter from OP&F Board 7 - Good & Wel-fare Page 18 - Humor, Pic-tures from Gary Wells Retirement Page - 19 - Applica-tion/Dues Form

Annual 4 Unit Banquet Local 67, 379 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio Thursday, June 15, 2017

Social Hour 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Supper 6:30

Meal: Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans, Salad and Appetizers, and

Assorted Desserts, All Drinks Free Courtesy of Local 67. Widows &1 Guest $10.00 per person, also 75 and older & 1 Guest $10.00 per person. All Others $15.00 per person. You can pay at the door. In order for us to give the caterer an accurate head count, you are asked to contact Bob Elflein at 740-862-3533 or email Bob at : [email protected] Come and enjoy Tom Rubadue roast this years Honoree, Chaplain Larry Baker. Come and see old friends and remember those who can’t be with us.

4 Unit Officers: President, Gary Church; Vice President, Bill Balthaser; Trustees, Bill Hanf, Dale Miller, Albert Allen; Sgt. At Arms, Mike Peery; Secretary, Darylee Foertsch; Recording Secretary, Terry Hetzer; Treasurer, Jerry Mason; Chaplain, Larry Baker; News Editor, Cecil Goodrich and Benefits, Gary Siniff.

4 Unit Meeting Dates: July 5, August 2, Sep-tember 9, Annual Picnic at Buckeye Lake Park.

COOLER FOUND AT FLORIDA PICNIC. Anyone who left a very nice insulated bag cooler while attending the annual fire-fighter’s picnic in Florida in February, please contact Jerry Ma-son.

NOTE: Our Recording Secretary, Terry Hetzer is asking all our members to notify him of any changes they might have like a new address, email address, or a phone number. He can be reached by email: [email protected] or phone 614-837-6191. Your cooperation in upgrading your information will help us to keep our records current.

CANCER: I am collection informating about retired firefight-ers, living or deceased, that have had some form of cancer. If you, or someone you know that has already passed away, has had to deal with some form of cancer, please let me know. I am only collecting names, not any other details at this time. We know about the 126, but the retirees also have a stake in this presumptive fight. Jerry Mason,Tele:614-778-4068,Email: [email protected]

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CHAPLAIN’S

CORNER

Psalm 74:15-17 (NRSV) 15 You cut openings for springs and torrents; you dried up ever-flowing streams. 16 Yours is the day, yours also the night; you established the luminaries and the sun. 17 You have fixed all the bounds of the earth; you made summer and win-ter. Job 38:4-7 (NRSV) 4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. 5

Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? 6 On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its corner-stone 7 when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy? I share with you this issue not one but two passages of Scripture. We are into summer now (note the mention of summer in the Psalm). But both passages relate one of the key motifs of God – that of Creator. The Psalmist proclaims

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Presidents Report Greeting to everyone, We just held our monthly meeting at Station 67, and once again the Firefighters from Colum-bus outdid themselves. We were treated to a de-licious lunch, brats, burgers, beans all the trim-mings and desserts courtesy of our friends at Co-lumbus Municipal Employees Credit Union. We had 145 members present along with ladies from CME who also brought along gifts for our mem-bers. Lt. Dan Schafer was in charge of keeping us happy this year. He along with his crew went above and beyond in their service to us. I am still trying to compile a list of the names of eve-ryone who helped serve us and will post them when complete. I did not want to leave anyone out. Thanks to President Dave Montgomery and everyone that helped out. As everyone is aware of, Health Care is the hot topic in the Nation these days. We as fire-fighters never thought that we would see such drastic changes to ours. With Gary Siniff step-ping down we are not as privileged as we once were. I checked with the PFRO prior to the May meeting and there was no meeting in April. So I have no new information to report other than the report that everyone should have received from the Police and Fire Pension Board that said they were working on it. Charlie Burkhart seems to be the only person that has any experience with a similar system, PERS. Charlie predicted these changes a few years ago and he was correct. It may not be as bad as we suspect, Charlie thinks it is working out very well for him. But we all have different health care needs and what works for one may not for another. Only time will tell. We are not the only people in the nation dealing with healthcare issues. We are also working on the upcoming Ban-quet. The date will be June 15, 2017 at Station 67. Time: Meet and Greet 5:30PM – 6:30PM. Dinner at 6:30. In an effort to make the banquet better we have changed the caterer and we now have a different menu. This year we will have as our Honoree, Mr. Larry Baker, aka. Chaplain Baker. Larry might be the hardest working re-tired guy I know. He does an awful lot for this organization, visits to our families, attending funerals, making hospital and nursing home vis-

itations, he even makes time to do a little fishing. Congratulations to Larry. As most of you know that attend our monthly meetings we are in need of filling key positions within 4 Unit, we are still looking for a replace-ment for Jerry Mason who has moved to Florida. Jerry has done a great job but it’s time for him to enjoy his retirement. We also have upcoming elections for Sgt. at Arms, Trustee, and Presi-dent. Not to mention Gary Siniff’s position. Please get involved. We have even attempted to get some of our active brothers and sisters in-volved if they are in the drop program. Also remember to pay your PRFO dues thru us, it makes things much easier to process and please let Terry Hetzer know if you have any changes, phone numbers ( home or cell ) email address or home address, so he can keep our data base updated. Fraternally, Gary A. Church.

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4 UNIT WOMEN (Wives and Widows) We invite all 4 Unit Women to our group luncheon/meetings held on the 1st Wednes-day of each month. September is the Picnic at Buckeye Lake Park at noon. Up Coming Meetings, July 5 and August 2, at 11:00 am Location: MCL Cafeteria, just north of the intersection of Schrock Rd and Otterbein Ave. Westerville, OH COME AND JOIN US FOR FRIENDSHIP, FOOD AND FUN!

4 Unit Meeting Minutes of meeting on April 5, 2017 at 12:00

Noon Place VFW Post #3426, 1591 Lockbourne

Road Officers present roll call: G. Church, A. Allen, D. Miller, B. Hanf, J. Simkins, B. Balthaser L. Baker, D. Foertsch and M. Peery. Absent: J. Mason and C. Goodrich Members present: 87 Guests: 3 Total: 90 Invocation by: L. Baker Pledge of Allegiance led by: M. Peery Welcome: G. Church New Members: Gary Wells Recording Sec. Report: Waived Membership Sec / Treas. Report: Paid -- Life -- Survivors -- (no totals yet) Checking: $16,973.22, CDs: $15,133.61, Share Acct.: $1,054.37 Chase checking: $3,870.00 Total.: $37,031.20 President’s Report: Upcoming election of trustee and Sgt. at Arms at next meeting. May’s 4 Unit meeting to be held at Local 67 Union Hall. Executive Board meeting was at Station 71. Gary Siniff is not doing well and asks to be replaced as benefits contact. Paul Young does not have the time to dedicate to this. VP Report: Nothing to report Committee reports: 4 Unit News & Roster: Cecil Goodrich, None

Benefits: Gary Siniff , No PFRO hearing this month. Healthcare committee stipend will continue. Healthcare will be phased out in 2019 and they will no longer provide the membership. Host: Bernie Nance. Talked to Debbi Scott mailed her an angel pin Museum: Help is always needed. Just come down to the museum. Picnic: Charlie Campbell No report Website; A. Allen. The Russians still mess-ing with the website. Banquet: Looking into new caterer Milo’s vs Hallmark Old business: none. New business: Handful of members are going to see Bill Allison about May 5th. See Bernie Nance for information. A reminder note will be put on the front of Newsletter to remind members to contact us with any changes of phone numbers and email ad-dresses. Local 67 wants to set up a list of members who passed away from cancer. Good and welfare: Sick list: Bud Saylor (rehab), Jeff Cross, Mike Sowell, Gary Siniff (at the Sanctuary @Tuttle 4880 Tuttle Rd. Rm 308 Dublin, Oh 43017 PT to #5 Unit: Ray Scott, Ted Porter, Rose Ni-rote, Wayne Daniels Cook: Tom Troup 50/50 drawing winners: Warren Cox, $30.00 to the Newsletter. Bernie Nance, $30.00 to Newsletter. Meeting adjourned by President: G. Church.,

the glory of God in God’s creating work. God is of course the sustainer of this marvelous creation too. In the Job account, this is God speaking (questioning) to Job. I urge you to read from here to the end of the book. It is marvelous He-brew poetry and gives us a true sense of God’s grandeur and power. My point is that this summer gives you a grand opportunity to be outside in God’s won-derful handiwork. Golf, fish, hike, take a ride or picnic and you can ponder the wonders you be-hold. As you observe the “luminaries”, the “ever-flowing streams”, the seashore or the mountains you can also consider the loving God that made all of this for our enjoyment. Do have a blessed summer and give thanks often. Chaplain Baker

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Host: Bernie Nance received a thank you from Ray Scott’s wife for the angel pin. Museum: Help is always needed, just come down to the museum Picnic: Charlie Campbell, No report Website; A. Allen. The Russians still mess-ing with the website. Trying out some new plans to keep the Russians at bay. Banquet: The Banquet is June 15th. Sign-up sheets were on tables. Selection is Chicken Parmesan / Lasagna, Salad, Rolls, Cheese tray, etc. Meet and Greet: 5:30 to 6:30 Dinner: 6:30 PM Old business: none. New business: 2 Golf outings. 1. The An-nual Fallen FF. Outing, Aug 11th @ Delaware Golf Club 7:30 registration $450. Motion passed that we will fund this event. 2. CME Golf Outing, Sept 11th, Sponsorintg 2 golfers for $400 @ York Golf Club. Motion passed that we will fund this event. Westerville Scholarships are available for Fire & EMS students. Good and welfare: Sick list: Gary Siniff (at the Sanctuary @Tuttle 4880 Tuttle Rd. Rm 308 Dublin, Oh 43017. Bill Lawhead, Dan Parker, Tex Bennett, John Carter, Robert Jackson, Ray Harrow (Westminster) Jim Milligan, Joe Pishetelli PT to #5 Unit: Wayne Daniels, Shirley Ramsey Cooks: Local 67 provided the Brats and Ham-burgers. 50/50 drawing winners: No drawing Meeting adjourned by President: G. Church.,

4 Unit Meeting Minutes of meeting on May 3, 2017 at 12:00

Noon Place Local 67 Union Hall 379 W Broad St.

Officers present roll call: G. Church, A. Al-len, D. Miller, B. Hanf, J. Simkins, B. Bal-thaser, L. Baker, D. Foertsch, M. Peery, J. Ma-son C. Goodrich Members present: 125 Guests: 25 Total: 150 Invocation by: L. Baker Pledge of Allegiance led by: M Peery Welcome: G. Church Recording Sec. Report: Waived Membership Sec / Treas. Report: Paid 438 Life 245 Survivors 217 (no totals yet) Checking: $ 19,437.87 CDs $15,136.19 Share Acct. $1054.47 Chase checking $1500.00 Total. $37,128.48 President’s Report: Health care; PERS monthly report briefly touches on the proposed changes. Looks like it could be much like the PERS employees selections. As details come out we will let you know. Gary Siniff is step-ping down from being our Benefits person due to health issues if anyone is interested it taking over Gary’s position please let someone from the Executive Board know. Retirement for Terry Boyer June 11 5-9 pm @ L67 Huntington Park has a First Responder’s Day on Tuesdays. Tickets are up to 4 reserved for $5 each. Fire ID cards (Columbus) see Brenda Shultz at the TA 614-645-6385 ext. 75401 Optim Health concerns with the pricing of meds. We are trying to get a published price list on the cost of medications. 4 Unit will continue to support Fallen Fire-fighters Golf Outing at a cost of $350.00 for four golfers. And CME’s First Responders Golf Outing at a cost of $200.00 for two golf-ers VP Report: Nothing to report Committee reports: 4 Unit News & Roster: Cecil Goodrich, Deadline is May 15th for the June/July issue Benefits: Gary Siniff, PFRO no meet-ing this month

NOTICE: Beginning on Page 10 are five (5) pages from a report from the OP&F pension board about our Health Care and its future. Take some time to read the information and to understand it. There are changes coming and this information will give you a heads up about the changes. Nothing is written in stone at this time, only plans being considered.

SIGN IN A SHOE REPAIR STORE IN VANCOU-VER. We will heel you We will save your sole We will even dye for you.

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Lois Flynn James Flynn Michael Fultz Harley Greenwalt William Guerard Tommy Hackett William Hall Dave Hall Edward Hammel John Hammond Roger Heller John Helsel Randy Higgins Larry Hilbert Robert Hollar Michael Hull William Hykes Dale Ingram Richard Johnson Michael Kitchen Ron Lavely Gary Littleton Betty Manring Walter Matheny Shawn McCabe Jerry McFerin

4 Unit Member Donations John Ansel Clare Ashton III Andrew Barga Harold Barnes Judy Barry Russ Barton Craig Bauman Darrell Bebout Michael Bidlack John Brining Vince Bruzzese William Carter Ronald Casto Rose Cave Russell Cellar Robert Clemons Steve Clemons Robert Cloud Nolan Coey Charles Coey William Cook Warren Cox Tim Delong Gerald Fink

Robert Moore, Jr. Carvel Mullins Michael Murphy Linda Nance William Nickelwarth Michael Peery Daniel Pertee Ronald Rader Jack Reall Bob Rohr Mitch Ross Karen Russ Stephen Russell John Sedlock Richard Sellers John Selvey

Larry Smith Raymond Snyder Mary Sprouse Tyrone Stevenson Leroy Stewart Tom Stewart Carl Stone, Jr. Rodney Storts Bruce Sutton Bradley Troy Danny Weber Brian Willison Total Donations this Period: $1,686.00

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Zita Neff

SEPTEMBER 2 Donald Boso 3 John Beard 4 Louis Hoyer Harry Jahn

Danny Sells 5 Warren Cox

Bill Hanf Larry Smith

6 Robert Coles Ruth Henderson

7 Betty Hamilton 8 Michael Fowler

Robert Willison Paul Young

11 James Butts Kevin Michael

Ruth Sims Robert Stormont

13 Gary Church Leonard Figliola

14 Phil Snyder 15 Charles Werner

16 Dave Morbitzer

Happy Birthday

AUGUST 2 Wayne Bloomfield Robert Steele, Jr. Marie Weber 3 William Keller William Mitchell Robert Moore, Jr. Ronald Rader William Russell II 5 Robert Guisinger Mark Watkins 6 Charles Machuga 8 Jeff Jahn Roy Morello 9 Verta Bailey Janis Bernans, Jr.

John Hill

John Simkins 10 James McConaha 11 Wayne Redmon 12 Larry Hilbert Jacqueline Lamb 13 Roger Heller 14 James Evans 15 Frank DeCarlo

David Lucas 16 Dale Miller Wanda Ross 17 Donald Dolby Michael Massie 18 Gene Shepherd 19 Richard Jahn John Shoup 20 John Higgins Jerry McFerin 21 Floyd Bostic 22 Anthony Khoury 23 Stuart Johnson Carlyn Smith 25 John Brining Jeffrey Walker 26 Joseph Keefer Kenton McCoy Jr. 27 Larry Baker Daniel Green John Slagle 28 Larry Geiger Clara Hanf 30 Charles Clouse Jerry Myers Edward Price 31 Donald Halfhill Steve Landes Juanita Lowther

Bill Nickelwarth

17 Michael Bates Darrell Bebout

Steven Engler Bonnie Helsel-Sevastos

Shawn McCabe 18 Jeffrey Fletcher

Michael Melfi 19 Richard Luzader

20 Michael Mitchell 21 John Good

23 Michael Bidlack

James Mansperger, Jr. 24 William Henestofel

Libert Saylor 25 James McVay

26 Tom Heinlen Ruth Kemmerling

27 Tommy Hackett Michael Miller

28 Rick Leaver 29 Charles Liebhart

Timothy Sauer 30 Terry Beerman

Dale Ingram Thomas Pettit

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OHIO POLICE & FIRE PENSION FUND

140 EAST TOWN STREET COLUMBU S, OHIO 43215

614/228-2957

www.op-f.org

MEMORANDUM

Date: March 28, 2017 To: Health Care Committee Through: John J. Gallagher, Jr., Executive Director

From: Mary Beth Foley, General Counsel

Jennifer L. Harville, Member Services Director

Jane Jewell , Benefit Payment and Compliance Manager

Subject: Board Retreat Recap and Other Considerations

Action Number: 2017 03 001 HCC

Executive Summary:

When OP&F began sponsoring health care benefits in 1974, expenditures were $3 million. More than 40 years later in 2016, OP&F's gross health care expenses were over $213 million. The Board of Trustees has worked diligently over the years to develop a health care plan that will help keep the cost of the plan afforda-ble while also creating solutions to improve quality, increase member compliance and adherence, and reduce fraud and waste. Cost savings measures and efficiencies have helped to extend the life of the health care stabilizat;ion fµnd (HCSF). Howev-er, its current value is l ess than $908 million and, at the current spending levv'el, the fund is estimated to be depleted in less than 10 years. Background:

In 2015, the Board approved the retention of a health care consultant. After an RFP process, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company (GRS) was engaged to help analyze the current plan and develop a benefit program that would be fiscally sustainable. Since then, GRS has presented modeling and analyses on several occasions, and in tandem wi th Buck\Conduent, with recommendations to preserve the HCSF as long as possible to allow for an orderly transition of Medicare and non-Medicare eligible groups to the individual marketplace. The activity is recapped below for your review:


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As our consultants, GRS and Buck have recommended, there are two strategies that the Board must consider and take action on. The decision tree below represents the critical action that the


Date Discussion Item Conclusion

Spring Board Retreat March 3, 2016

GRS outlined OP&F's current healthcare pro-gram by comparing OP&F to peer organizations. GRS provided input on different healthcare de-livery models and alternative plan designs with-in the market and made several short and long-term solutions to reduce financial pressures and costs.

Additional analysis and identifica-tion of medical and prescription programs to add value and create savings will be conducted and pre-sented in the future.

HC Commitee April 26, 2016

GRS presented analysis and provided options for change. There was much discussion regarding potential changes to the benefit plan design such

as eliminating Med B reimbursements; eliminat-ing health care eligibility for spouses and\or dependents ; indexing of health care premium s; and the addition of new clinical programs in 2017.

Opportunities were presented to help stabilize the financial status of the plan, al-lowing more time for OP&F to explore a long-term strategy. Board wants additional discussion with GRS in May.

HC Committee May 17, 2016

GRS presented information on several potential changes to OP&F's health care plan design, eligi-bility requirement s, and the addition of new clin-ical program s for 2017. Optum and UHC pre-sented information regarding medical necessity programs.

There was much discussion regard-ing potential changes and the Board approved 2017 rates.

HC Committee June 28, 201 6

GRS made recommendation s to add new clinical programs for 2017; change benefit level elements, such as moving to a four-tier prescription list; and eligibility requirements to remove coverage for

any new enrollees with access to another group benefit program , and any new stepchildren de-pendents.

The Board approved 11 of 12 rec-ommendations for 2017. The Board did not approve a reduc-tion to the Medicare Part B subsi-dy currently provided.

Fall Board Retreat November I , 2016

GRS and Buck presented considerations for 201 8 and beyond that could have significant fiscal impact and be a foundation for future, longer-term strategic direction including elimination of the Medicare Part B premium , restricting eligi-bility to members only, and exiting the plan in lieu of a fixed contribution .

After significant discussion, the Board will continue to discuss OP&F's healthcare sustainability options.

Spring Board Retreat March 2, 2017

GRS and Buck presented information regarding healthcare plan and sustainability considera-tions for 2019 and beyond, which include al-tering subsidization rates to extend solvency, and exiting the current group plan and provid-ing participants with a fixed contribution for an interim period to ease the transition period.

The Board asked for recommenda-tions and motion s to be presented for consideration at the March Committee meeting.

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Board must take action to keep momentum moving forward so that an implemen-tation p lan can begin to be built based on the full value of the expertise gained from the past several months.

Once this substantial decision has been reached, additional flow-through decisions will need

to be discussed and decided for 2019 and beyond. Because these decisions are so significant, ample time will be needed to refine and apply a successful implementation plan with as few unknowns and unintended consequences as possible. Decisions now will allow OP&F to begin a focused and methodical implementation and communication plan to both retirees and active members who need to make informed decisions about their retirement.

Rationale for Action:

Recommendations for 2018

As our consultants have noted, two primary facets of our plan leave OP&F so far out of market compared to peers that it compromises our efforts to secure additional state and/or federal funding sources for pension and/or healthcare. These are our premium subsidization and Part B reimbursements. Sadly, our peers have reduced or eliminated these subsidies. The Board should adopt these changes for the 2018 plan year in order to demonstrate we have done all we can to sustain the program. 1. Alter the Medicare Part B reimbursement from $104.90 to the statutory amount of $96.40. This change creates savings to the fund of $1.5M with minimal member impact of $8.50 per month. 2. Alter the contribution subsidy levels for members from 75% to 50%, surviving spouses from 75% to 25%, and all other dependents to 25%. These changes create savings of $33.6M annually and increases the solvency of the HCSF an additional 3.46 to 4.73 years. The changes likewise put OP&F more in line with peers who have eliminated disposal and dependent subsidies altogether. Continued on page 15..

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Considerations for 2019 and Beyond

If the Board's decision is to exit the current group health care space, the points below must be discussed and fleshed out for further action by staff and our consultants.

o Consider for 2020 no longer offering an OP&F sponsored plan for

the Medicare eligible group and transition this population to the indi-vidual marketplace (Medicare Advantage, Medigap), which will of-fer greater choice and greater affordability to participants. Individu-als will make personalized buying decisions based on their current medical and prescription needs instead of accepting OP&F's "one size fits all" medical and prescription plans. Numerous options are available in this mature marketplace, which offers relatively low out of pocket expenses with premiums averaging around $183 a month. This change is expected to create savings to the plan of $45.6M in year one.

o Consider for 2020 no longer offering an OP&F sponsored self-insured

plan for non-Medicare eligible group and transition this population to the individual marketplace (commercial, off-exchange) . This change is expected to create savings to the plan of $30M, which in combina-tion with the Medicare group changes, is expected to extend health care solvency an additional 4.4 to 6.7 years.

Consider for 2020 replacing the percentage subsidy currently provided to a capped dollar amount stipend for medical expenses payable to retirees who did not waive OP&F's health care program. No capped dollar amount stipend will be provided to retirants who do not cur-

rently participate in the plan. Every OP&F retirant had an opportunity to enroll in OP&F's health care plan so those ineligible for or who

declined enrollment do not receive the value of subsidy or claim coverage paid by OP&F.

o Consider providing a capped dollar amount stipend to retirees for

an interim period to simplify and ease a transition period. Additional analysis would be required to determine an appropriate level as the proposed amounts were developed as a means to reach a specific

HCSF time horizon.

Consider pursuing legislation to eliminate the Medicare Part B reim-bursement in a 3-year phase-in. Elimination of this reimbursement could be part of the strategic plan and offset by the addition of a

capped dollar amount stipend for medical expenses. Phasing in the reduction will give recipients time to absorb and adjust to the

change, which would be counter-balanced by a capped dollar amount stipend in 2020. This change will generate significant savings to the plan of $1.5M year one, $1OM in year two and $1OM in year three.

2018=$96.40, 2019=$48.20, 2020=$0.00 Continued on page 16.

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Alternative Suggestions:

If the Board 's decision IS NOT to exit the current group health care space and in-stead continue the plan as long as possible, an alterative proposal is presented for discus-sion and consideration .

o Notification to the membership, both active and retired, that the HCSF is estimated to run out in 2025 if the current group health plan and subsidy levels are maintained. OP&F will retain a vendor to assist and advise members who will be encouraged to secure alternative coverage and members may begin a self-transition with the understanding OP&F coverage will end De-cember 31, 2024. No additional amounts or stipends for health care will be provided after that date.

This alternative assumes the Board has enacted the reductions to

subsidy and Med B reimbursements for plan year 2018 .

Conclusion:

The recommendations and considerations are presented to preserve the HCSF for as long as possible. Without additional funding sources, the challenges facing OP&F are too far-reaching to continue to main-tain the current group-sponsored health care plan. If a group-sponsored plan is no longer offered, new resources and tools could be introduced to help support and educate members with the individual health care options available, as well as to help members considering or reevaluating their plans for retirement. The recommendations above and the following motions are presented for your consideration and vote.

Health Care Committee/Board Motions:

Motions for 2018

moved and seconded a motion that the Board of Trustees approves the recommendation to alter the Medicare Part B reimbursement to the required statutory amount of $96.40 effective January1, 2018, all in the form presented to the Board on March 28, 2017 . moved and seconded a motion that the Board of Trustees approves the recommendation to alter the health care contribution subsidy levels for members from 75% to 50%, for surviving spouses from 75% to 25%, and for all other dependents to 25% effective January 1, 2018, all in the form presented to the Board on March 28, 2017. Attachments: GRS-OP&F Healthcare Program Overview presentation, dated March 3, 2016

GRS-OP&F Healthcare Benefit Plan Options for 2017 and Beyond presenttion, dated April 26, 2016

GRS-OP&F Healthcare Benefit Plan Sustainability Options for 2017 presenttion, dated May 17, 2016

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SICK LIST

Clarence Galleher

Robert Cosner

Gary Siniff

Cliff Sharp

Bill Russell

Chuck Werner

Bill Fitzpatrick

Nolan Coey

Don Wilson

John Carter

Larry Hilbert

Bob Berkemer

Rich Neimann

Dan Parker

Forrest (Tex) Bennett

THOSE IN ASSISTED LIVING

Art Rankin, Oakleaf Village

5500 Karl Rd, Rm. 238

Columbus, OH 43229

Tony Ingram

Wexner Jewish Center

Morgan Hall Rm 86.

Charles Lofton

Winchester Nursing Center

36 Lehman Dr.

Canal Winchester

Leo Shedlock

Oakleaf Village

5500 Karl Rd.

Cols. OH 43229

Geri Pennell

Green Hills Community

6557 US 68 South

West Liberty,

OH 43357

Ray Harrow

Westminster Thurber

717 Neil Ave.

Cols, OH

Bill Lawhead

Dodd Hall, Bldg. 171

480 Medical Center Dr.

Cols, OH

GOOD AND WELFARE

PT’d to 5 UNIT

Theodore (Ted) Porter, Retired Chief CFD

3-22-2017

Wayne D. Daniels, Retired FF CFD 4-3-2017

Harold V. Hart, Retired FF CFD 3-23-2017

Delbert W. Cook Jr. Retired Chief Jef. Twp

4-3-2017

Brian Eric Evans, Retired FF CFD 4-2-2017

Robert D. Jackson, Retired Bn Chief CFD

5-24-2017

Spouses

Sherman, Norma Jean Bisutti, wife of John

Sherman

Ramsey, Shirley Ann Williams, wife of Charles

Ramsey

Widows

Gerstner, Marguerite Ann, wife of Frank

Gerstner

Nirote, Rose Eloise, wife of Ronald (Wilford)

Nirote.

GRAMMAR LESSON: No English dictionary has been able to explain the difference between these two words. In a recent linguistic compe-tition held in London and attended by, suppos-edly, the best in the world, Samdar Balgobin, a Guyanese man, was the clear winner with a standing ovation which lasted over 5 minutes. The final question was: How do you explain the difference between COMPLETE and FIN-ISHED. Here is his astute answer: “When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE. When you marry the wrong woman, you are FINISHED. And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!!! MORE SIGNS: SIGN ON A BLINDS AND CURTAIN TRUCK: “Blind man driving.” IN A PODIATRIST’S OFFICE: “Time wounds all heels.“ IN AN OPTOMETRIST’S OFFICE: “If you see what you’re looking for, You’ve come to the right place.” SIGNS ON 2 PLUMBERS TRUCKS: 1. “We repair what your husband fixed” 2. “Don’t sleep with a drip. Call a plumb-

er.” AT A TIRE SHOP IN MILWAUKEE: “Invite us to your next blowout.” ON AN ELECTRICIANS TRUCK: “Let us remove your shorts.”

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IN A NON-SMOKING AREA: “If we see smoke, we will assume you are

on fire and will take appropriate action.” AT A CAR DEALERSHIP “The best way to get back on your feet—

miss a care payment.” OUSIDE A MUFFLER SHOP: No appointment necessary, we hear you

coming.” IN A VETERINARIAN’S WAITING ROOM: “Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay! AT THE ELECTRIC COMPANY: “We would be delighted if you send in your

payment on time. However, if you don’t, YOU will de-lighted.” IN A RESTAURANT WINDOW: “Don’t stand there and be hungry, come in

and get fed up.” IN THE FRONT YARD OF A FUNERAL HOME: “Drive carefully, we’ll wait.” AT A PROPANE FILLING STATION: “Thank Heaven for little grills.” INA CHIAGO RADIATOR SHOP: “Best place in town to take a leak.” AND THE BEST FOR LAST!!! SIGN ON THE BACK OF ANOTHER SEPTIC

TANK TRUCK: “Caution - This Truck is full of Political

Promises.”

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SOME WISDOM: Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not using it in a fruit salad. SOME GREAT QUOTES: Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, “Lillian, you should have re-mained a virgin.” Lillian Carter, (mother of Jimmy Carter) I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the cataloque: - “No good in bed, but fine against a wall!. Eleanor Roosevelt Last week, I stated this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited by her sister, and wish to with-draw that statement. Mark Twain The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible. George Burns Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year. Victor Borge By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher. Socrates I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury. Groucho Marx My wife has a slight impediment in her speech. Every now and then she stops to breathe. Jimmy Durante

Some photographs from Gary Wells Retirement Party, Courtesy of John Rees.

Gary Wells Retirement cake and Gary with family.

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IRISH HUMOR: Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meet-ing and couldn't find a parking space. Looking up to heaven he said, “Lord take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and give up me Irish Whis-key!” Miraculously, a parking place ap-peared. Paddy looked up again and said, “Never mind, I found one.” Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, “Do you want to go to heaven?” The man says, “Yes I do Father.” The priest said, “Then stand over there against the wall.

Then the priest asked the second man, “ Do you want to go to heaven?” “Certainly, Fa-ther,” was the mans reply. “Then stand over there against the wall.” Then Father Murphy walked up to O’Toole and said, “Do you want to fo to heaven?” O’Toole said, “No, I don’t Father.” The priest said, “I don’t believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die you don’t want to go to heaven?” O’Toole said, “Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group to go right now!” Gallagher opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that he had died. He quickly phoned his best friend, Finney. “Did you see the paper?” asked Gallagher. “They say I died!!” “Yes I saw it!” replied Fin-ney. “Where are ye calling from?”

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