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REMINDER: 2021 Flex Spending Open Enrollment Deadline Approaching

11/24/2020

 
It is time for eligible employees to enroll in the 2021 Medical Reimbursement (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care Accounts.  Please refer to your contract for all eligible benefits.  
ACTIVE ENROLLEES:
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE FLEX SPENDING AND DEPENDENT CARE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR WILL BE
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2020.

To enroll in the 2021 Flex Plan/Dependent Care you MUST enroll through the BRI Website https://www.benefitresource.com/.  If you supplied a valid email address you should have already received an email from BRI “How to Enroll in your Beniveral FSA”.  The BRI email will contain “How to Enroll…”  instructions to be done directly on the BRI website.  If you have not already logged on, you must do so in order to manage your 2020 account, as well as receive important email alerts (please follow instructions on the attached How to Enroll)  You will need to know the following to log in for the first time:

The $500 Rollover on Medical Reimbursement will be available again.  However, any 2020 funds rolling over into 2021 will have a limitation.  If a participate does not re-enroll for the 2021 plan year, those 2020 funds will be available only through December 31, 2021. 
FYI :
1.Current participants will not receive new cards and should keep their cards.
2.You MUST enroll online prior to November 30, 2020-BRI will NOT ACCEPT online enrollments after November 30th!!!
3. Re-enrollment is required each year!! 

New Participants not currently enrolled for the 2020 calendar year, should email me at rjones@bellmore-merrick.ny.us.com for the 2021 Flex Benefit Election Form-NEW ENROLLMENT ONLY.  I have attached a FSA enrollment brochure to help answer any questions for new enrollees.  
To ensure your enrollment is processed on time please submit the 2021 Election form to the PAYROLL DEPARTMENT no later than close of business day Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

The deadline for enrollment in the Flex Plan/Dependent care is a firm deadline implemented by WSBOCES.  If you do not enroll within the aforementioned time frame you will not be eligible to enroll until the following open enrollment period. 
Be Safe, healthy and peaceful.
             

REMINDER: Community Cupboard Holiday Wish List

11/24/2020

 
Meg HirschMon, Nov 23, 12:45 PM (21 hours ago)
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As a reminder, BMUST is working with the Community Cupboard this year to fulfill holiday wish lists for some of the families who utilize the Cupboard.

If you'd like to buy a gift for someone, we've created sign-ups for both children and adults who could use a little extra help this holiday season.
Those who simply wish to donate to our fund can do so via Venmo (@BMUST). All money collected will go towards purchasing wish list items.

Any small, unopened items, you might have around the house, will gladly be accepted as stocking stuffers. Gift Collection boxes will be located in the faculty rooms and monitored by members of our Womens' Committee (see below). Items can also be sent directly to the Union Office at Brookside via interoffice mail.
Please send gifts to the Union Office by Friday, December 11, in order to be sorted and distributed on December 17.
Thank you for your generosity and support!


Brookside- Catrina Christensen

Merrick Ave- Lauren Cress and Renee Molinaro
Grand Ave- Sarah Norton
Mepham- Jodi Langevin and Dorothy Marino

School-Related Professionals Day - 11/17/20

11/16/2020

 
Meg Hirsch12:07 PM (16 minutes ago)
to bcc: meIn New York State, the third Tuesday of every November has been designated as School-Related Professionals Recognition Day.  Tomorrow, Tuesday November 17th, please join me in thanking our food service workers, our security teams, and our custodial, clerical and support staff for their hard work and effort on behalf of our school community.  Their commitment and dedication has been vital to the work we have been doing with and for our students during these unsettled times. I especially want to thank and acknowledge the work of our paraprofessional staff.  The paraprofessionals are an integral part of BMUST and their love for, care of and dedication to our student body is much appreciated.
 
The paraprofessionals have two outstanding leaders in President Susan Grippa and Vice-President Michele Lynott.  I would like to thank the two of them not only for their dedication to our students, but also for the time and energy spent representing the members of the paraprofessional bargaining unit.

On Tuesday, November 17th, please let our paraprofessional staff, and all the school-related professionals that we work with and amongst, know how much their efforts are appreciated.

In solidarity,
Rob

Community Cupboard Holiday Wishlist

11/16/2020

 
​Dear Members,


BMUST is proud to be working with the Community Cupboard this year to fulfill holiday wish lists for some of the families who utilize the Cupboard.
If you'd like to buy a gift for someone, we've created sign-ups for both children and adults who could use a little extra help this holiday season.
Those who simply wish to donate to our fund can do so via Venmo (@BMUST). All money collected will go towards purchasing wish list items.

Any small, unopened items, you might have around the house, will gladly be accepted as stocking stuffers. Gift Collection boxes will be located in the faculty rooms and monitored by members of our Womens' Committee (see below). Items can also be sent directly to the Union Office at Brookside via interoffice mail.
Please send gifts to the Union Office by Friday, December 11, in order to be sorted and distributed on December 17.
Thank you for your generosity and support!


Brookside- Catrina Christensen

Merrick Ave- Lauren Cress and Renee Molinaro
Grand Ave- Sarah Norton
Mepham- Jodi Langevin and Dorothy Marino

2020 Open Enrollment 11/1/20 - 1/8/21

11/2/2020

 
Open enrollment is from November 1, 2020 through January 8, 2021, with an effective date of January 1, 2021. 

Contact Renee Jones in Personnel (x1013) with any questions.
Dear Eligible Employee,
 
I hope this email finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. 
 
Attached, please find the 2020 Open Enrollment Memos. 
*Please note there are two different memos :
 
·       The first contains all information/forms pertaining to the Buyout
·       The second is only for changes to your current health coverage
 
 
BUYOUT:
For your convenience, the 2021 Health Insurance Opt-Out Election Form and the 2021 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Waiver Form are attached to the Buyout Memo.  (Once you open the Buyout Memo, please scroll down to find the forms.)
 
*REMINDER: Even if you are already enrolled in the 2020 buyout, in order to opt out of the health insurance and enroll in the District buyout for the 2021 plan year, you MUST complete the aforementioned forms.  
 
HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGES:
Please refer to the attached memos for all information regarding the 2021 open enrollment procedures.
 
*NOTE: If you do not want to make any changes to your health insurance during this open enrollment, you do not need to do anything.  your current health benefits will remain unchanged.

Virtual Retirement Planning Seminar: December 2, 2020

11/2/2020

 
Meg Hirsch11:35 AM (8 hours ago)
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BMUST welcomes back Retirement Consultant Hank Sessa on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, from 4:30-6:30 PM via Zoom Video Conference.
Hank will consult with our members on matters dealing with retirement and retirement planning.
 
Topics discussed will be relevant to teachers at all stages in their career. New, mid-career, or retirement age teachers are all encouraged to attend this informative seminar.


RSVP is required in order to attend.
Capacity is limited to 99 attendees.

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