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NYSUT Online Student Debt Webinars

4/23/2020

 
*Please note** The dates mentioned in this email from yesterday have already been filled! If you are interested, please register for the new May dates as soon as possible, or continue checking the link as additional webinars will be added.


TO:        Local and Chapter Presidents
FROM:  Matt Jacobs, Regional Staff Director
DATE:   April 22, 2020
RE:        Online Student Debt Webinars
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Online Student Debt Webinars are now up and running to replace the canceled in-person seminars.  The first one will be offered tomorrow as a test run. Registration for this initial webinar was opened only to members who had registered for one of the canceled live sessions. Two more online Student Debt Webinars are scheduled for next week with open registration. They will be on Tuesday, 4/28 at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 4/30 at 6 p.m. Give the short timeline, please let your members know about this opportunity as soon as possible.
 
Here is the link to register: https://studentloans.nysut.org/webinars
 
Thank you!



--
Rob Walsh
President
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REMINDER: BMUST Coronavirus Relief Fund

4/23/2020

 
Dear Colleagues,

I hope this email finds you well.  

In addition to disrupting our everyday life, the global pandemic has caused economic uncertainty for millions of working people.  This includes members of our own union - teachers, nurses, PPS staff, paraprofessionals.  To support those members, BMUST has set up a relief fund aimed at providing some financial assistance.  

Members who need support may include those whose spouse/partner has lost income from loss of employment or significantly reduced employment; those who are losing a significant addition to their income due to reduction in spring or summer school or camp programs they ordinarily rely on; those who need to pay for at home care or expensive medical equipment for themselves or immediate family members; those who experience a personal or household emergency during this time.

The main purpose of my letter is two-fold.  First, we are seeking donations to the fund.  No amount is too small!  If you would like to donate, you can send your donation via Venmo to @BMUST.  If you do not have a Venmo account, you can send a check made payable to BMUST to 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, NY 11566 .  Please put "Coronavirus Relief Fund" in the comment section.  Secondly, if you need financial assistance, please complete the application found here.  Applicant information will be confidential as noted on the form.    

While we are committed to offering support as long as it is needed, we are asking you to submit your donation or application by Wednesday, April 29. Please do not hesitate to email me at treasurer@bmust.net if you have any questions or concerns.

--
Brad Seidman
Treasurer/Membership Coordinator
Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers

OTC Now Eligible for Reimbursement from Health Accounts

4/2/2020

 
Last week, Congress passed the CARES Act, formally named ‘‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’’. As a result, there are a few items affecting health accounts (FSAs, HRAs and HSAs).
  1. Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs and Medicines can now be purchased with health accounts (if permitted by your plan) without a prescription.

    WHAT TO KNOW
    • OTC Drugs and Medicines purchased on 1/1/2020 or later are eligible for reimbursement from FSAs and HSAs. Reimbursement permitted for HRAs that currently allow OTC as eligible expenses. View Sample List of Eligible OTC Items
    • Initially, you will need to submit a claim to be reimbursed for these expenses. Claims can be submitted online or through the BRiMobile app.
    • Within 1-3 months, merchants will begin to update their systems to identify these additional OTC items. Once that has occurred, you will be able to use your Beniversal® Prepaid Mastercard® for purchases directly. It will take some time for merchants to properly identify these items. 
  2. Menstrual Care Products are Eligible Items. menstrual care products were added as an eligible expense for use with an HSA, FSA or HRA. Reimbursement permitted for HRAs that currently allow OTC as eligible expenses.
Learn more about CARES Act


Managing your Account through BRiWeb 
Login to your BRiWeb account to review account information, make election changes, sign up for direct deposit, report a card as lost or stolen and more.

First-time BRiWeb user? The first time you log into BRiWeb you will need to register.
  • COMPANY CODE: wsboces
  • MEMBER ID: This is selected by your employer and is typically a payroll ID or social security number. If you are unsure, your Benefits Administrator should be able to confirm. You will select a personalized Login ID during registration for future use.

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