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# **VERY IMPORTANT: We have an ISSUE...That NEEDS to be Addressed by ALL of YOU--PLEASE DO IT TODAY!**
It seems our Email Provider-MailPoet **has once again SUSPENDED our Email Account for Bouncing Emails--which they consider as Spam emails. ** **Their suggestion is that each of our Members "CONFIRMS" their emails addresses by RE-SUBSCRIBING.**
**PLEASE TAKE THIS STEP TODAY**-- Go to Our Home Page; Scroll to the bottom of the page, fill out the two lines--name & email, and click SUBSCRIBE. If asked to VERIFY your Email, Please Do SO!
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Done ! Thanks John
Did it and it said “please wait”... I waited 5 minutes nothing changed
Me too
Same here.
Okay...will have to check on what's going on; I may have to contact our Webhost Provider...sorry...darn.
Heck, they probably think that all these subscription requests are spam. I will wait until tomorrow. Now, if I could remember which of my three email addresses I used.
Will try again tomorrow. 🤷🏻♀️
My attempt is still stuck please wait after hitting the subscribe option.
Saying please wait! Tried numerous times!!
I too tried & please wait...
I just signed up and it said I was registered. No problem
Same here still waiting !! Going on to bigger and better things to do with my time !!!!!!!!
Me too....
Same here...Please wait.
Couldn't even get to the bottom😢
Still waiting
I’m waiting also. I’ll try tomorrow.
Tomorrow, tomorrow
Same, please wait
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I tried John, but after pressing submit, I get the message “Please wait”. Never got any confirmation.
Same here
From Our Good Friend...Gregory Bethards--Louisville Retiree Group!Ha!! Pretty much me😂😂😂 B
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Done em all! Scary! Is that close to dementia?
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This is so true
Those are so funny, but, omg, I’ve done them all! 🤪😂
ME too.......hahaha
All of them...
The “Golden” years suck!
AMEN, SOUNDS JUST LIKE ME!
Me!
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WHAT IS THE PHONE # FOR THE COMPANY THAT YOU USE TO FIND INSURANCE . THANKS
Do you mean Via? 1 (855) 873-0103
Kim Owen if you're not looking for supplemental insurance (used with medicare) the number I provided above won't be of help to you. And if you are not on disability then you don't qualify for medicare either. If you're looking for regular health insurance then I think the best thing you can do is like Sandy George suggested and touch base with your car/home insurance broker to see if they can refer you to someone. or you might also try the ACA (Affordable Care Act)--- www.healthcare.gov/quick-guide/dates-and-deadlines/
I have a question do you have to sign up for Medicare 3 months before your 65 even if you are still working I been trying to do it and I can't get it done
Part A only
Part A if you still working and have insurance
Yes when you turn 65 medicare becomes primary and if you have health insurance it becomes secondary
Yes you do
So if you draw social security early at 62 or 63 you would be too young to sign up for Medicare ! So does that mean you pay the penalty every month till death because you didn't sign up for Medicare 3 monthes before drawing social security ?
Yes you do, whether you are retiring at 65 or not, you still have to sign up, if you are wiring go to your HR office and they will assist you.
Does GE still offer money for supplemental per year?
www.reuters.com/business/general-electric-shareholders-reject-ceo-larry-culps-pay-2021-05-04/
GE shareholders reject CEO Culp's $230 mln pay in rare rebuke
www.reuters.com
General Electric Co (GE.N) shareholders rejected top executives' compensation packages, including a payout of as much as $230 million to CEO Larry Culp, at the industrial conglomerate's annual shareho...yep. He ain't worth that and I'm sure glad the board saw through the BS.
we'll see.... @ this point merely a recommendation (shareholders' vote) the Board can still do whatever they want....
May be a little too much! Pretty good hourly rate!
Doesn’t matter, the board will give it to them anyway
Don’t know how when share holders getting penny per share
What happened to participation trophies? What's next Pay based on performance?
Good
Great news!
Right move by share holders.
I am glad lot of my GE retirees agree with me on this. When the company can’t increase dividends, why should they pay this kind of unbelievably high salary to the CEO?
They cancelled all of benefits .
They can and will do whatever they want BUT now they know what the majority of shareholders don’t want and I’m glad a media source has put it out there.
Let's welcome our new members:
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# **GE Shareowners Meeting--May 4th--Retiree Advocate Input & Comments--Link Below to See & Hear the Meeting.**
**I have already shared our document below in another Post**--entitled **“Topics of Concern”** presented to the GE Board of Directors; it was acknowledged as received by GE--but was not read at the Shareholders Mtg.
The **Retiree Advocate Statements start at about 57:21** into the video; if you want to fast forward.
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# **Editorial by John Phelps--President of GE Retiree Benefit Solutions--5/3/2021**
**GE Changes to Retiree EARNED Benefits this Past 5-6 Years**
**First Healthcare & Now Pension Plan De-Risking Strategies**
**Go here to READ-- www.geretireesolutions.org/the-erosion-of-retiree-earned-benefits-ge-kicks-former-employees-to-th...
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By John Phelps-President-GE Retiree Benefit Solutions, Inc. As of today, there are approximately 368,385 total GE retirees—Retirees in pay status number 245,761 now, and another 122,714 vested retir...A good read 👍
Very well written and concise statement of what GE has done and continues to do to its retirees. If you aren't aware of these things you should do some reading and investigations to see what may happen to you in the future. If you are not prepared, things could go in a direction you won't be happy with
If I had to articulate a single word to summarize the culture of my terrific 41 years at GE it would be "INTEGRITY." I was taught at GE the importance of keeping the promises that I make; GE should likewise keep its commitments to its retirees.
Well said John, eye opening for sure.
Thanks John.
Thanks John. Scary thoughts..
Thanks John!
You forget that the NLRB doesn't allow Unions to negotiate for retirees. That's a part of this.
If GE should eliminate or reduce retirement benefits then the union should call an immediate worldwide strike. The union did nothing when the healthcare was ended? Going to court? Big deal. I know that the majority of companies are moving away from pensions which economically i understand. But it should be started with new or short term unvested employees.
I am grateful to John for his excellent post. I have mixed opinion about some of the postings in this site. Many times I have seen messages applauding the work of the current CEO. That’s okay but I thought it was more than what he deserves and too early before he has really lifted the company from the dark hole. Any questions about the performance of the CEO was not that much appreciated. In light of all this, the honest message from John is a good read.
# **What to Do If You’re Missing Economic Impact Payments?**
**From Social Security Admin--May 4, 2021**
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) in April. Most Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients should have received their EIPs by now. If you, your eligible spouse, or eligible dependent did not receive their EIP – or full amount of the EIP – for this round or any previous round of EIPs, please read this carefully. We have information to share from the IRS to help you get that money.
To get any missing first or second EIPs, you’ll need to file a 2020 tax return with the IRS and claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) as soon as possible. You would need to file the 2020 tax return even if you have no income to report for 2020. When your tax return is processed, the IRS will pay the RRC as a tax refund. The IRS will send you any additional third EIP amount you are eligible for in 2021 separately.
If you already filed your 2020 tax return, you don’t need to do anything else. You can visit our Economic Impact Payments and Tax Credits page to learn more. Please share this with your family and friends—and post it on social media to help us spread the word.
**Link for more Information**-- www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/eip/?utm_source=vnty-eip&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=eip
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I didn’t get the $600 stimulus so I filed for it on my taxes like they told us to do....sent my tax return off in February and still don’t have it back....I did get the $1,400 though...crazy
**Topics of Concern to Our Retirees/Dependents–Discussed at Our Spring Meeting with GE–April 23, 2021; and these “Topics of Concern” were Presented to the GE Board of Directors–for the Annual Shareowners Meeting on May 4, 2021**
**To READ--Go Here--**
www.geretireesolutions.org
Present from Solutions–John Phelps–President; Connie Vick– Treasurer; Brian Demo–Benefits Advocation Here are our Concerns at GE Retiree Benefit Solutions, Inc (GERBS; “Solutions”): Pres...I saw another review of that meeting and some of the above was not in the discussion at all? Surveys showed very little participation and several years old data? I've not had any issues with Via.
MANY New GE Articles on Our Sister "Newest GE News Posts" Page.
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Here you will find the Latest Articles Published ONLINE about GEGE boss faces revolt over bonus as shareholder adviser bares its teeth
GE boss faces revolt over bonus as shareholder adviser bares its teeth
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Executive Pay GE boss faces revolt over bonus as shareholder adviser bares its teeth Investors should reject Larry Culp’s revised pay deal, ISS, Glass Lewis say in latest critical recommendations IS...Vote... as you see fit
Where is the blue collar workers bonus ?
Vote no! Excessive! Share price should not be only concern!
Way too much money.....
With decisions like these, GE will never regain its position of strength it once enjoyed under Jack Welch.
Before you throw Larry under the bus, keep in mind, Jeff might come back for much less....but it might actually cost stockholders more. 🤔
Vote no!!!!!!
Make sure before you vote that you have shares to vote with or speak your peace. How many of us could give up our pay during the pandemic! and turn the stock price around. I'd say most of us are missing the qualifications. Think about it
Mark me down for a " No" vote as well.
Sorry for disagreeing. Jack Welch came to our plant in the early 70's explained in no uncertain words you need to be 1 or 2. In your field or you are gone. At that time our plant was ranked number 3 in lighting. By the end of the year we were back on top. Total team effort.
i worked at GE 41 years and under WELSH we made money. Immett is the one who killed GE. just read past mags and press clipping plus go online ans see.
I agree
What do they do with that kind of money 💰, they sure don’t give it to retirement bonus or stealing health care
I was told that by age 70 1/2 we had to start drawing out monies from our savings fund? Can anyone explain to me how to go about this?
Explained here: www.investopedia.com/terms/r/requiredminimumdistribution.asp#:~:text=A%20required%20minimum%20dis....
I thought RMD was moved up to age 72 1/2 ?
They changed that to 72
Go to IRS.gov and search on RMD. You have to comply with IRS income rules so they are your best source of information.
This is only for IRA’s and I think the new RMD(required minimum distribution) is 72 , unless you were 70 1/2 before 1-1-2020
If you do not take the RMD during the allotted time, there is a 50% penalty tax on what you were required to withdraw. Be careful
The Required Minimum Distribution applies only to tax sheltered accounts, such as IRA's and 401K's. It would not apply to your basic saving accounts or Roth IRA's. You should speak to a financial advisor, to better understand RMD's, to make sure you take the correct distribution, at the right time, and avoid the 50% penalty. You also generally need to have income taxes withheld from RMD's. Ask for help, where ever you have the majority, or all, of your IRA/401K invested....they can help.
I believe the holder of your IRA does all the work. A check will be sent to you. I get 3 or more at various times during the year from different accounts. You will receive a 1099R in Jan. for your income taxes.
RMD is now 72 if you haven't already started drawing.
2020 was a "covid" year, no withdrawals. Already received a message for 2021. It will be automatically withdrawn in November.
I opted to roll mine over into my existing IRA.
3.5 percent mandatory withdrawal.
It 72
You can't take it with you when you go. Spend it while you still can.
Yes you do it girl you and jd were the most generous and giving people I know
If you type in your search or browser "get my payment" it will take you to the IRS website (www.irs.gov) and from there you answer about 5 questions and the site will tell you when you can expect your 2021 stimulus check of $1400 for single, $2800 married couple to be issued. If you get a response of (payment status not available) it means we/they haven't yet processed your payment or you're not eligible for a payment.
Internal Revenue Service | An official website of the United States government
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Get Coronavirus Tax Relief Get Your Refund Status File Your Taxes for Free Get Your Tax Record View Your Account Make a Payment Get Answers to Your Tax Questions Protect Your Identity Forms and Instru...Thank you
Got our Friday ☺️
Coming March 17th for me
Sitting in my checking account pending as of Friday night.
Mine is coming the 17th
wow....very cool. Thanks for the link!
Thanks!
3rd payment won't go live til Monday, 3/15 per IRS on Get My Payment. Data won't be updated yet.
Thank you.
thxs for the information
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing
I would do that but it won't change the fact that I'm not getting anything back. LOL Thanks for the heads up Brian!
# **The Video Recording & All Supporting Documents for the "Pension Plan De-Risking Information Webinar" are NOW Posted on our Formal "Solutions" Website.**
**Very Informative--You Will Want to Watch this Webinar--Stay Informed!**
**Go here to Review/Share/Download the Video & the Supporting Documents of the Webinar--**
**https://www.geretireesolutions.org/events/?fbclid=IwAR0UR8YT_18Cz2ijLNqlj-3loyeaVvkMk6CU6VVsg9G7yunDop9yk64qfW0**
Comments/Questions?
Go Here--to Watch the Video Recording-- www.geretireesolutions.org/events/
Thank you!
Thanks John!
Does want load up for me sorry
Carol Vaczy Wallis this is the group you saw the video you mentioned in the other group. Feel free to share that link to your friends by PM if you'd like. We aren't posting the link in other groups as it will in most probability be removed or not approved to be posted--yes I know, doesn't make sense to me either why we wouldn't want to alert ALL GE RETIREES about this beforehand, but that's not our decision and we won't upset other group admins by asking to allow us to post things they don't want on their group. See the link above for the video.
I guess some people don't want Retirees to see this Pension Plan De-Risking Informational Webinar. I have seen a lot of comments that showed "confusion, and not knowing about" the Athene Annuity Transfer (70,000 Retirees--$1.7 Billion)., That is EXACTLY why we did this Webinar--to keep all of you informed; GE has done a number of Pension Plan De-Risking strategies this past couple years--WATCH THE VIDEO--Stay Informed! We are NOT trying to panic anyone; but being informed helps us to be proactive, and protective--should GE decide to go further with their Pension Plan De-Risking Strategies.
Pension Plan De-Risking Informational Video is Here-- www.geretireesolutions.org/events/?fbclid=IwAR0UR8YT_18Cz2ijLNqlj-3loyeaVvkMk6CU6VVsg9G7yunDop9yk...
Received my packet the other day. Need to read it before my cat chews it up.
## **Editorial By John Phelps--President of Solutions**
# **COVID-19 Vaccination--We, at Solutions, Recognize this is an Individual Choice.**
**But, we also believe the rewards are worth facing any fears or misinformation. Below, you will find resources, if you are still hesitant about the COVID vaccination. We ask you to first talk to your personal doctors; and talk to your families; and strongly recommend you talk to other Retirees/Dependents that have received the vaccination. Many have talked about the after effects of the one or two dose shots. The most recent research studies show--"The authorized vaccines have been shown to prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19!"**
We also recognize the **deep desire to "return to some kind of normalcy in our lives." **Things, like being able to go out--to restaurants, to see our kids and grandkids, to socialize with friends and family; the chance to travel again. **We were suffering from the same thing, most everybody, in this Country, has suffered from--"COVID Fatigue."** I believe, even more so for us, a little older, and maybe with some co-morbidity (other illnesses), we had to be especially careful! We saw astronomical number of deaths amongst our age group--65+! **So, we faithfully and many times painfully, endured the lock downs, isolation, the missed events and holidays. It was "One Tough Year!"**
We know (from you) that many have waited patiently for the vaccine--Pfizer, Moderna or the Johnson & Johnson--to arrive. Many of our retirees/dependents were getting frustrated trying to get an appointment; we saw this in our informal polls (which produced large responses from our Members). Then the "tide turned," as they say; in another poll we did...many were NOW getting the COVID vaccination. The production of vaccines was strongly boosted, and the COVID appointment scheduling was refined, and many more vaccination locations began to pop-up. Now, many of our Retirees/Dependents have had the opportunity to receive the vaccination; and **I know from your personal testimonies--"Oh, what a RELIEF it is!"--remember that catch phrase to an ad. We are beginning to see "the light at the end of the tunnel;" hope is being restored; we are beginning to envision family and friends gatherings again; and just plain seeing--the opportunity to "live again!"**
**And I want you to know this...I talked to GE Corporate**, and because of the slow arrival and implementation of the Vaccination Program...they were ready to jump in, and try to purchase vaccines for GE's Retirees/Dependents. As you well know, everything, every move, every COVID strategy gets scrutinized--"What is GE trying to do, jump the line (for it's people--active, or retired)?!?!" **I will tell you emphatically--Preposterous...GE was listening to their Retirees/Dependents (and active employees), and wanted to help--Believe me! So, in the end, we waited our turn...to avoid controversy!**
**I am going to give a link to some great resources, just put out by CVS--the latest Pharmacy chain, to get into the mix--the "Safety & Efficacy of the COVID-19 Vaccine; Side Effects Confirm the Vaccine is Working with Your Immune System" and Some Great Videos--"What to Expect when getting the COVID Vaccine; Covid-19 Vaccine--Myth or Fact, etc." Pass these links on to anyone that wants more answers, or for now, they are waiting, or watching....**
**https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine?eval=SQrZJSLFyRAE3G5Xe5uBfJi%202hEjvC3k%20E2cijQysXA%3D&WT.mc_id=EM_RX_Covid&fbclid=IwAR31C01W-aZVbnB_Bvncm0mvnn3NdO7lXZDujFx_M2WLWhjQpIDhod630co#acc_link_content_section_box_251541438_boxpar_accordion_910919113_2**
COVID Vaccine (COVID-19 Immunization Updates) | CVS Pharmacy
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Let CVS help guide you through everything you need to know about the coronavirus vaccine. Get all your questions answered and learn how to schedule your vaccine online or through the CVS Pharmacy® ap...Everyone really needs to get behind this if we ever expect to get rid of this virus. Just do it.
Johns Hopkins: COVID Has Had No Effect On US Death Rate by Michael Suede • November 26, 2020 “Therefore, according to Briand, not only has COVID-19 had no effect on the percentage of deaths of older people, but it has also not increased the total number of deaths.” “All of this points to no evidence that COVID-19 created any excess deaths. Total death numbers are not above normal death numbers. We found no evidence to the contrary,” Briand concluded.
Look at this Graphic--From the CDC...those vaccinated (71% of the the population 65 and older), in the past 3 months , look at the lines-- drop off of deaths to near ZERO!
John, the CDC also stated that 94% of the deaths previously had comorbidity and we have yet to see the results from this experimental drug. However we do know this...That if you die from taking experimental drugs your insurance is null and void. For those with families could be another consideration. I have many family members who are essential workers and have been exposed to covid and fortunately they are in good health and found that this plague for them was nothing more than a nuisance. I have seen a lot of charts and graphs on both sides of this issue and therefore rely on my own real life experience with this weapon. At this point I think that people need to take care of their personal needs and stop the fear mongering which serves no good purpose. If you want to take a vaccine by all means take it, If you want wear a mask by all means wear 1 or 2 or whatever ever makes you feel comfortable. But the Communist takeover of our personal freedoms has to stop. This is madness!
This is called cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Let's welcome our new members:
John Dinsmore,
Steven Crevatis,
Jim Easton
Welcome John Dinsmore you were with Healthcare right?
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Hello everyone, it has been awhile since I have put a post out so I hope all are doing well. As John Phelps our President of geretireesolutions.org posted I have accepted the roll of Benefit Advocate for the group along with my other responsibilities. Very soon I will have direct access to GE and Via and from this I can start to help. This will be uncharted territory for me as I am pre-65 and have not had to deal with medicare and all that it entails which is quite overwhelming. I have started learning about medicare and will continue to learn everything that I can. I am committed to becoming very detail oriented about all aspects. This will take time so please bear with me. I want to thank the Solutions board for entrusting to me this responsibility and will do my best for all our retiree's with questions regarding the many different plans of medicare options available to us. I am committed to this 100%. Thank you to all. Brian Committee chair for growth, endorsements/Benefit Advocate.
Thank you for stepping up and volunteering. Best wishes.
All the best! We need all the help we can get
Glad to have you onboard.
Thank you for excepting this job!!!!
Thanks for your willingness to help.
THANK YOU for your willingness to serve in support of this group !
Thanks Brian for your support
Thank you !
Thank you Brian! We appreciate your dedication!
Proud of you Brian! I know you'll do great!
Thank you so much for taking up this important job to help us all. Thank you
Congratulations!! and Thank you!
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👍 Appreciate your commitment and communication Brian. I’m sure you will be detailed and be very helpful. Thank You!
Thanks for volunteering!
Thanks for volunteering there is a maze of information very hard to understand
Thank you for volunteering and good luck!
You will do great. Thank you
Thank you for taking on the job
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Thank you Brian.
THANKS!