JEFFERSON BARRACKS SATELLITE RETIREE …

1 JEFFERSON BARRACKS SATELLITE RETIREE activities office NEWSWIRE MAY 2014 The Volunteer staff of the JEFFERSON BARRACKS SATELLITE RETIREE activities office publishes this NEWSWIRE to inform all military retirees, spouses, widows, widowers and their families of changes to their benefits, the status of current legislation impacting their retirement, health related information, defense policies and other matters affecting their military rights, benefits and other obligations. It contains information about Scott AFB; JEFFERSON BARRACKS AFS and the local retired community. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR MAY 8 May, Thursday 1300 Hours, Scott RAO monthly council meeting: Located at 215 Heritage Drive, Building P-10, Room A-209. The meeting includes reports from committee chairmen and other directors generally related to Scott AFB activities and services.

2 Updated reports from the Lambert/ St. Louis RAO and the JEFFERSON BARRACKS SATELLITE RETIREE activities office (JBSRAO) are part of the meeting agenda. 15 May, Thursday --- Monthly luncheon 1100 Hrs. Bandanas BBQ 1220 Big Bill Road, Arnold, MO 63010 (636) 282-3328 Directions: I-55 south to MO State Highway 141, then turn east on Highway 141 to Big Bill road. Coming from the south, take I-55 north to Mo State Highway 141, then turn east on Highway 141 to Big Bill Rd. ID/DEERS UPDATE The ID card Section at JEFFERSON BARRACKS is unavailable until further notice and doubt it will ever open with convenient hours to serve the retired community. We suggested that you use the Navy ID Section at Lambert Field, 10810 Lambert International Blvd, Bridgeton MO 63044. Phone number is (314) 263-6493 or (314) 263-6113. They are located in the white building right inside the south entrance to the base. Park on the lot located at the left of the building, go in the lower door, up the steps and you are there.

3 There hours are 0700-1530. They close for lunch at 1130-1230 hrs. There is a sign in roster and service is provided through the roster with continues in order of sign in after the lunch break. The ID card section at the 375 AMW/FSS, Scott AFB is another option. 2 New Web Address for Scheduling ID Card Appointments DoD s Defense Manpower and Data Center (DMDC) has announced a new web site for the Uniformed Services ID Card Appointment Scheduler. You should use the Appointment Scheduler in concert with the RAPIDS Site Locator to find an ID card office in your area and to schedule ID card appointments for yourself and your dependents. To find ID card locations in your area used this web Site: To schedule an appointment use this web site: Please note that all ID card locations offer online appointments. The 375 AMW/FSS at Scott AFB does offer on-line appointments. Dental Program Open for New Enrollments Source: TRICARE The TRICARE RETIREE Dental Program (TRDP) offers comprehensive dental coverage to all enrolled members.

4 Available to retired service members and their family, retired National Guard and Reserve members and their family, Medal of Honor recipients, their family and survivors, TRDP is currently open for enrollment. TRDP covers diagnostic and preventive services, like exams and cleanings at 100 percent. Emergency services and basic restorative services, like fillings, are covered at 80 percent. The annual deductible is $50 per person, each benefit year, and $150 per family per benefit year. The annual maximum benefit is $1,300 per person per year for enhanced enrollees; this is an increase of $100 from last year. The annual maximum for orthodontia increased from $1,500 to $1,750. For more information, visit Eligible beneficiaries can enroll online through the Beneficiary Web Enrollment website (BWE), or go to to print, complete and mail in a TRDP enrollment application. To enroll on the BWE website, beneficiaries will need a common access card (CAC), Defense Finance and Accounting Service or Family PIN.

5 Enrollees may be asked to enter information to establish an electronic funds transfer (EFT) method for payment of their monthly premiums, but EFT is not an option for the TRDP so enrollees should not enter anything in that section. Federal law requires that TRDP premiums be deducted automatically through a monthly allotment from retirement pay. EFT is available only as an alternative method of payment for beneficiaries who do not receive retired pay or whose retired pay is insufficient to cover the allotment amount. For those eligible to pay TRDP monthly premiums by EFT, visit to download the EFT authorization form. There is a 12-month commitment for initial enrollments. After a year, beneficiaries can decide to continue on a month-to-month basis as long as they haven t added additional family members to the plan. If a beneficiary and spouse are already enrolled, adding a child or any other family member resets the 12-month period. Retirees who enroll in TRDP within four months of their retirement date have immediate access to the full benefit package.

6 If they miss that four-month window, there is a 12-month waiting period for coverage of more advanced services such as crowns, bridges and implants. Delta Dental of California manages the TRICARE RETIREE Dental Program. Beneficiaries can register at to access several online features such tracking claims, and adding or removing family members. For information, visit 3 Calculate Savings: New TRICARE Pharmacy Calculator Debuts Source: TRICARE features a new tool that lets beneficiaries calculate how much they can save by switching their prescriptions from a retail pharmacy to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery. Visit to use the calculator and see the savings! The Pharmacy Calculator lets beneficiaries enter the number of brand name and generic medications they are currently filling at a retail pharmacy and see right away how much money they can save moving those medications to Home Delivery. A 30-day supply of medication at a retail pharmacy has a copayment of $17.

7 Prescriptions through Home Delivery can be filled for up to 90-days at a cost of $13. In many cases, beneficiaries can save themselves hundreds of dollars every year on their prescription copays. Home Delivery works for maintenance medications, which are those taken regularly for a chronic condition over a long period of time. Many beneficiaries have to take several different maintenance medications to treat their health conditions, multiplying their savings from making the switch. Switching to the convenience of Home Delivery is easy, and beneficiaries can sign up through e-prescribing from their doctor, or by calling, mailing or having their doctor fax their prescription to Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor. Call 877-363-1303 or visit to get started today. Notify DFAS of Life- Changing Events Source: DFAS As you move through your retirement years, make sure you keep DFAS informed whenever anything changes that could affect your retired pay.

8 You should make sure your contact information and check payment information in myPay are always current. If you experience a life-changing event, make sure you contact DFAS directly at Retired and Annuitant Pay to let them know. The following are examples of life-changing events you should notify DFAS about, and the parentheses describe how these events could impact your account: Marriage (SBP, arrears of pay beneficiary, federal income tax) Divorce (SBP, arrears of pay beneficiary, federal income tax) Death of a spouse (SBP, arrears of pay beneficiary, federal income tax) Birth of a child (SBP, arrears of pay beneficiary, federal income tax) Moving to a new place of residence, even if just for the winter months (general correspondence delivery, 1099-R and RETIREE account statement mailing, state income tax withholding) Opening, changing or closing a bank account (net pay and allotment direct deposit) Changing your e-mail address stored in myPay (myPay account change notifications, RETIREE newsletters, myPay notifications for 1099-R and RETIREE account statement availability) Paying off and/or closing an insurance policy (net pay and allotment direct deposit)

9 If you keep in your information current in myPay and submit the appropriate paperwork when a life-changing event occurs, you will help DFAS improve the service provided to you and your loved ones. 4 Report life-changing events to: DFAS Military Retired Pay Box 7130 London, KY 40742-7130 You can also FAX information to: 800-469-6559, or call the DFAS Customer Care Center: 800-321-1080, option 1. Home Depot and Lowes Discounts Source: Retireenews Hawaii So we have been hearing that there seems to be a lot of confusion concerning Military discounts offered by Home Depot and Lowe s. Seems you ask two people and you will get two different answers to the question. So we did a little research and found out that not only are patrons confused, but even the store personnel are sometimes confused by the policy. From what we have been told Home Depot s policy for Military discounts are as follows: Home Depot Military/Veteran Discount Policy They offer a 10 percent discount, up to a $500 maximum, to all active, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members with a valid military ID, every day of the week.

10 All other military veterans qualify for a 10 percent discount during Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Independence Day. Lowe s Military/Veteran Discount Policy They offer an all day, every day 10 percent discount to all military personnel who are active, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members, with a valid, government-issued military ID card. All other military veterans will receive the discount on the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day weekends. But please remember when asking about the discount, if the employee does not understand, do not make a big deal out of it. Ask to speak with the manager, and have your ID with you. And it must be a valid Government issued ID. It seems sometimes the employees get confused as to which policy a person falls under, which is understandable if they never served. So please be patient and courteous when asking about the discount. These two companies have offered these discounts to the Military community as a courtesy for your service and sacrifice, it is not something they are required to do by any means.