Colorado School and Public Employees Retirement Association

Don't Be Scammed Concerning the $250 Prescription Drug Rebate If you reach the Part D prescription drug coverage gap - also known as the donut hole - and are not eligible for Medicare Extra Help, you will receive a one-time, tax-free check for $ 250. This rebate is one of the benefits of the recently passed Health Care Reform law. The first checks are being mailed in mid-June and checks will be mailed monthly after people have entered the coverage gap. To help fight fraud and protect beneficiaries from potential scams, Medicare is reminding seniors there are no forms to fill out to receive this benefit. Medicare will automatically send a check. The envelope will have the US Department of Health and Human Services symbol on it and will say "Medicare Part D." Beneficiaries don't need to provide any personal information. They don't need to provide any personal information like Medicare, Social Security, or bank account numbers to get the rebate check. They are reminded not to give any personal information to anyone who calls about the $250 rebate check. People with Medicare should call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to report any suspected fraud or scams or with any questions.

	CSPERA News Don't Be Scammed Concerning the $250 Prescription Drug Rebate AARP and others are concerned that people will fall victim to scams thinking that extra steps are needed to receive the funds.		The Public Employees Retirement Associsions files response to lawsuit. A class-action lawsuit seeking to overturn Senate Bill 10-001 was filed against the state and PERA in Denver District Court on Feb. 26, just three days after Gov. Bill Ritter signed the bill into law. The named plaintiffs were Gary Justus, a retired Denver Public Schools math teacher, and retired Department of Labor employee Kathleen Hancock.		CSPERA MAKES CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY At the May meeting of Colorado School and Public Employees Retirement Association, the Board of Directors voted to expand our membership criteria.
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