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Medicare Appeals Process

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

Medicare can sometimes feel confusing and frustrating, especially if you disagree with Medicare’s decision to pay a claim or feel they did not pay enough on the claim. Here is a helpful guide for you on the Medicare Appeals Process.

You can first file a first-level appeal with the Medicare contractor that originally processed the claim. For example, if you have Railroad Medicare, your part B claims are processed by Palmetto GBA. Your part A claim, which includes hospital stays or being at a Skilled Nursing Facility or any other facility or claims for medical equipment and supplies, are processed by your local Medicare Administrative Contractors. When you receive your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), the name and address of the processor are on that notice.

3 Tips for Recruiting New Members to N.A.R.V.R.E.

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

At N.A.R.V.R.E., National Association of Retired and Veterans Railway Employees, we do meaningful work. We are sure that every member is proud and happy to spread the word about the benefits of being a member of N.A.R.V.R.E. Yet, sometimes, knowing how to spread the word can be difficult. You may think you have tried everything. You have been to the stations and put-up flyers on the bulletin boards. You might spread highlights of N.A.R.V.R.E.’s work on your own Facebook page. You go to the meetings and talk with newcomers. We are thankful for you and thankful that you see the good we do and want to pass it on to others.

Are You Ready for the Biennial NARVRE Convention?

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

It is time to confirm you have your reservations ready and you are all set to attend the Biennial NARVRE convention scheduled, May 15^th-May 17^th at the Waterfront Hotel in Oakland, California. We hope that the dangers of the Covid virus and variants are behind us, and everyone can make the convention this year.

The Railroad Retirement Board Labor Members will return to host informational meetings for any future Railroad Retirees as we have done in prior years. This will also allow NARVRE to discuss the many benefits of becoming a member of our organization. As our members know, there is no other organization like NARVRE. We offer ample protection, work for retirement preservation, and keep members apprised of all legislation that could harm our earned benefits.

Restoring Amtrak Service to the Gulf Coast

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

Part 2

In our last blog, we discussed the Surface Transportation Board getting ready to hold hearings on restoring Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast. Since Hurricane Katrina hit that region in 2005, the passenger rail service, where the Sunset Limited used to run, has been suspended.

Since then, tracks have been replaced, yet discussions to restore Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast did not begin until the passage of the FAST-ACT of 2015. This act instructed the US Department of Transportation to form a working group assigned to the Southern Rail Commission. The group aimed to estimate investment costs from the government freight railroads and if there would be enough interest from the communities affected to move forward with restoring Amtrak services.

Amtrak is Having Issues with Planned Expansion Across the United States

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

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Riding rail service is becoming as popular as it once was decades ago. An Amtrak ride across the United States isn’t just beautiful, it is also much less expensive than flying. The team at NARVRE or the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees has been working with the issue Amtrak expansion is facing in restoring passenger rail service across the Gulf Coast for years. We have even joined local communities and the Southern Rail Commission to grant funding. We have the alliance of Senator Wicker, a Republican of Mississippi, and Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey. However, the issue still stands, and we are still fighting for the funding. If the expansion is allowed to continue, it will provide many job opportunities and convenience to American citizens.

Widows Initial Minimum Amount (WIMA)

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

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In 2001 The Railroad Retirement Board amended the Survivor’s Improvement Act. The controversial piece of legislation is known as the Widow’s Initial Minimum Amount (WIMA). Here is a description of this section of legislation initially written in a newsletter by Tom Dwyer.

N.A.R.V.R.E. Guide to Saving for Retirement Early

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At the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees or otherwise known as N.A.R.V.R.E., our goal is to protect our members retirement benefits. We keep you abreast of any legislative proposals in Washington D.C. and then fight to keep your benefits from being changed. Another goal is to help you achieve and understand your retirement benefits. This article aims to guide you towards saving for retirement early and efficiently without breaking the bank. Therefore, we have compiled a list of tips on saving early for your retirement later. The tips are as follows:

Biden Signs into Law the Bipartisan “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

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America needs a makeover, and the House agreed by supporting the legislation to secure a $1.2 trillion (about $3,700 per person in the US) bill. The bill, titled the Infrastructure and Jobs Act or IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), is the most significant investment in the nation’s infrastructure in a century. According to civil engineers, we need money for ongoing repairs on roads, bridges, rails, water and power lines, and ports.

Legislative Milestones for Railroad Retirement Board

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NARVRE Successfully Fights for Funding from the American Rescue Act

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National Association Retired and Veterans Railway Employees, Memphis, TN

On March 10, 2021, Congress passed The American Rescue Act. NARVRE Successfully Fights for Funding from the American Rescue Act. The rescue package encompasses emergency funding for several components of our economy. Addressing the needs of people affected by Covid 19.