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2019 SHBP Aetna Medicare Advantage Information
Effective January 1, 2019, the SHBP will no longer offer Medicare Advantage (MA) plans through Horizon’s NJ DIRECT10 (PPO) or NJ DIRECT15 (PPO) plans. Retirees previously enrolled in these plans will be automatically transferred to a corresponding Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO ESA plan. No application is necessary and no other action is required by retirees. Affected members will receive correspondence directly from the plans.
PFRS Pension board of Trustees Election
P.L. 2018, c. 55 (Chapter 55), established a new Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) Board of Trustees which will replace the current PFRS Board of Trustees, effective February 1, 2019. The Board of Trustees has the general responsibility for the operation of the PFRS under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 43:16A-13. The Board meets monthly. Our NJ FMBA endorsed ACTIVE candidate is Matt Lubin from Cranford Local 237.
9/11
We share a common bond with the men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice 17 years ago today. When tragedy happens and the bell goes off we don’t back down, we don’t cower, we face the challenge head on and we perform our duty to keep safe our communities. Many a brave that morning went to work as if it were a normal shift and many never returned home. The courage and brotherhood displayed that day and the days, weeks, and months thereafter to overcome evil will be engrained in our beings forever. To our brothers and sisters we lost that day and to the thousands that suffer from the horrible illnesses as a result of 9/11 we honor you and WE WILL NEVER FORGET. To our members that served that day and the many weeks to follow, keep close in your hearts The Brotherhood. Let this day serve as a reminder to cherish the ones you love and to not take anything for granted.