BENEFIT’S REPORT
August 2007
$1,000 Voucher
Retirees received a $1,000 voucher towards the purchase of new vehicles during the first and third years of the current four year agreement. The last voucher expired at the end of 2006. There are no contracted vouchers available during this contract year.
PEP Vehicle Program
GM Family First has informed us that the PEP vehicle purchase program has been extended to eligible family members until September 4, 2007 on the following vehicles: 2007 Chevrolet HHR, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, SRX Crossover and STS models. To find vehicle availability, log onto
Social Security Benefits
If you are already receiving Social Security benefits you should automatically receive Medicare A and Medicare B cards in the mail two to three months prior to your 65th birthday. You should not need to contact the Social Security office unless you don’t receive a card or have not been receiving benefits prior to age 65.
Note: In most cases, it is important to keep Medicare B because it is your primary insurance beginning at age 65.
Benefit Rep Assistance
Those of you who are disabled or retired and have difficulty in accessing our office may call the Benefit Office at 616-246-3450 or 1-800-730-8292 and make an appointment to meet your representative at the Local 730 Union Hall during normal business hours. We’ll be happy to help with all of your benefit needs. Don’t forget, there is always a representative at the retiree’s monthly meeting.
Benefit Plans Representatives
Local 730, UAW