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CORE of OEA Member Area
Retirees gain settlement in action against OEA In the fall of 2009 the parties, with the help of Judge Sargus of the Sixth District Court, agreed in concept to a settlement. The following months were consumed with agreeing to all of the details and setting up the structure under which the benefits would be provided. The documents explaining the details can be found in the Settlement area.
In summary the settlement provides that OEA will fund a Voluntary Employee Benefits Association to provide post-65 health care benefits to eligible OEA staff retirees. Also, OEA agreed to pay $3,750,000 in damages. By agreement with the Class Representatives and approved by the court, $1,750,000 will go to pay attorney fees. All of the funds paid by Core of OEA to Counsel will be refunded. The other $2,000,000 will go toward reimbursing retirees for medical expenses incurred as a result of losing post 65 health care benefits. Go to the Damages Area for help with submitting those claims.
CORE will be refunding a large percentage of legal contributions. Once the final bills are in and we receive the check from counsel a final determination will be made. If you were a contributor, Treasurer Jim Prater will be contacting you.
CORE of OEA Membership Year The new membership year starts 1/1/10. So please send your 2010 dues ($20) to: Jim Prater 2000 Malvern Road Columbus, Ohio 43221
PSU Members - Medicare Part ‘B’ Reimbursement form If you would like a copy of the form you submit to OEA to collect your reimbursement click HERE.
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