CHIEF STEWARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
AT 5:30PM AT BRUNO’S RESTAURANT
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DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT
FUND IS BACK

We are happy to announce the Dependent Care Reimbursement has been reinstated effective September 1, 2008.  Here are the details you will need to know: If you were enrolled, approved and have had NO CHANGES since November 2007 or later, follow the directions below;         

1. Same Provider -No Changes since November  2007 enrollment
2. Same Dependent- No Change since November 2007 enrollment
3. No change in $$ amount $$ paid since November 2007 enrollment

Submit your “request for reimbursement form” beginning with expenses incurred from September 2008. Requests for reimbursement must be postmarked by the second Friday of each new month.  September 2008’s request for reimbursement must be postmarked no later than October 10th, 2008. * Requests received with postmark dates after the second Friday of any month will not be honored.

Employees who were enrolled and approved effective Nov. 2007 or later, with changes of provider, dependent or change in amount paid;                 

1. Complete New Care Provider Form (pg. 11)  and  Employee  Certification (Pg 12)

Submit your updated information and your “request for reimbursement form” beginning with expenses incurred from September 2008. Requests for reimbursement must be postmarked by the second Friday of each new month.  September 2008’s request for reimbursement must be postmarked no later than October 10th, 2008. * Requests received with postmark dates after the second Friday of any month will not be honored.

New Enrollees (Not Previously Enrolled):

Download an application at: www.regionalwfrc.com or call (646) 227-6878

1. Complete New Enrollment Application pages 10, 11 & 12
2.  Submit 2007 IRS 1040 (pg. 1 only)
   
3. Submit 2007 W-2
   (* If Married Submit 2007 W-2 for Employee and Spouse.)
   
   Forward your application and tax information
   via U.S. MAIL to:
   
   NY/NE Work & Family Committee
   C/o Mrs. Beverly Steele
   Verizon
   240 East 38th Street, 15th floor
   New York, New York 10016.
   
   Applications and monthly forms may be downloaded from: www.regionalwfrc.com or call your Local Union. Questions: call your Local Union or Beverly Steele, Fund Administratorat (646)227-6878 (e-mail:   beverly.steele@verizon.com )