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Nov 1, 2016

No COPS TRUST Health Care Option for City of Detroit Public Safety for 2017 {0}

DPLSA Members,
 
There will be NO COPS Trust option offered during the 2017 Open Enrollment. During the October Cops Trust Board of Directors Meeting the Detroit Public Safety Entities the DPLSA, DPOA, DFFA and the DPCOA all voted for 2017 Health Care rates to be offered by COPS Trust. At the conclusion of the Board Meeting we were out voted by other members of the COPS Trust Board citing “Adverse Selection” meaning excessive usage by members who have chronic and pre-existing medical conditions. During the same meeting Cops Trust stated that for the Detroit group that every one dollar they were receiving COPS Trust was spending $5.40.
 
If a member opted for the 2016 Cops Trust Plan by law Cops Trust must offer the member a rate but expect the rate to be extremely high! Cops Trust was supposed to inform the Board of Directors of the rates and the plan to be offered to the members who are currently in COPS Trust but to this date we still have not received the information.
 
We also have not received the information, plan nor rates for a 2017 VSP Vision Plan that was offered by U.S Health and Life after making inquires, we will keep you informed!
 
We are working to receive the rates and plan from COPS Trust so that they will be forwarded to you immediately! Please review the previous information forwarded regarding the 2017 Open Enrollment.

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Oct 31, 2016

2017 DPLSA Health Care Open Enrollment {0}

Open enrollment begins on November 1, 2016 and will close on November 15, 2016. All changes are effective January 1, 2017. Please click here to view the 2017 open enrollment guide. Please also review the following important notes: 

    • During the enrollment period, you will be able to review your current plans, select/change your benefit plan options, add or remove dependents, or report other changes affecting your coverage. Active Employees married to a City of Detroit Retiree are now eligible to enroll their spouse for health care coverage effective January 1, 2017. Documentation is required.

 

    • If you have a dependent who is totally and permanently disabled, you will be required to resubmit documentation during this open enrollment period (Form No. PA 275). If you do not submit this documentation, your dependent will be removed from coverage.

 

    • If you have a dependent who is a full time student age 19 or older who is enrolled in dental or life insurance, you must resubmit proof of full time student status. IF you do not submit this documentation, your dependent will be removed from coverage.

 

    • There is no vision enrollment for 2017. If you did not select vision coverage during open enrollment for the 2016 plan year, you will need to wait until open enrollment for the 2018 plan year to enroll or make a change.

 

    • Dependents with missing or invalid Social Security Numbers (SSN) will be removed from coverage. Please log-in to review your dependents information to ensure it is accurate and complete.

 

  • Please review and update your life insurance beneficiary during the open enrollment period.

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Oct 31, 2016

2017 City of Detroit Health Care Open Enrollment {0}

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, 2016, starts the City of Detroit Health Care Open Enrollment process! Without delay please read the documents over in their entirety along with have a discussion with your family if necessary so that you make the best selection for you and your family!
The Enrollment process ends Tuesday, November 15, 2016!
Do not wait until last minute to examine the materials or make your election! If you have any questions please call 1 855 224 6200, thank you!
DPLSA Executive Board
City of Detroit Open Enrollment Begins tomorrow November 1, 2016
All employees should log on to the online system (www.mydetroitbenefits.com) to complete the enrollment process. Even if you believe that there no changes required, all employees should visit this site during this period to enroll/maintain your coverage for the 2017 plan year.
If you wish to make changes to your medical, dental, life insurance or flexible spending plans, now is the time. The open enrollment period for the 2017 plan year begins on Tuesday, November 1 and will continue through Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
If you do not have access to a computer
You may also call toll-free 855-224-6200 during the open enrollment period (November 1 through November 15) to complete your enrollment over the phone with the Benefits Administration Customer Service representative. Note that call volumes are heavy during the open enrollment period and you may be asked to leave a message. YOUR CALL WILL BE RETURNED.
Open Enrollment Documentation Attached
For your convenience, the open enrollment documentation has been attached for you to review. This information can also be obtained by visiting the online system at www.mydetroitbenefits.com. The package includes the 2017 City of Detroit Health Care Plan Options booklet (also attached to this e-mail) which provides eligibility requirements and summaries of the health care plans in a format that permits easy comparison; the contribution for medical, dental, life and flexible spending plans which provides the new contribution amounts that employees will be required to pay effective January 1, 2017. (Note: There are separate forms for the City’s medical Opt-Out Program. This form is not included in your package. If wish to enroll in the City’s Opt-Out Program, please download the form from the online system.
Open Enrollment Package to be Mailed to Your Home
An employee open enrollment package has also been mailed to your home address on file. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THIS PACKAGE TO MAKE YOUR 2017 PLAN ELECTIONS.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE HEALTH CARE VENDORS WILL BE VISITING SELECTED WORK LOCATIONS – SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
Representatives from the City offered medical, dental, life and flexible spending plans will be visiting a number of work locations throughout the City to provide additional information and respond to your specific questions regarding the available benefits. Please see the attached schedule for dates, times and locations. Your supervisor’s approval is required to attend health care presentations during working hours.
Remember, all employees should log on to the online system (www.mydetroitbenefits.com) during the open enrollment period to complete the enrollment process and confirm that your coverage’s for the 2017 plan year meet the health insurance needs of you and your dependents.
Note: Managers/Supervisors/Department Heads: Please print and post the attachments for those employees who do not have access to a computer and/or GroupWise.
Please do not reply to this message.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
Call the Benefits Administration Service Center at 855-224-6200.
City of Detroit Benefit Administration Office

 

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Oct 27, 2016

REMINDER TO ENROLL IN YOUR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT DURING THE 2017 ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT {0}

REMINDER TO ENROLL IN YOUR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT DURING THE 2017 ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT

 
City of Detroit Employee,
 
With the 2017 Annual Open Enrollment almost upon us, the Benefits Department wanted to send you out an email because you have been identified as an employee that has been enrolled in one of our 2016 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) (Medical or Dependent Care).  This email is just to remind you that enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts do not automatically rollover to the next plan year, you will have to elect to participate in the FSA for the 2017 plan year.   Think about what medical or dependent care expenditures you may have coming up in 2017, so you can make an informed decision on the amount you would like to contribute in your 2017 Flexible Spending Account.
 
Remember, if you have funds remaining in your FSA you have until March 15, 2017 to use those 2016 contributions.
 
 
 
Thank you for your participation,
 
Benefits Administration

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Detroit Police First Responders Night, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 730 p.m. at the Palace of Auburn Hills (Club 300). The Detroit Pistons vs the Chicago Bulls.

Oct 20, 2016

Detroit Police First Responders Night, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 730 p.m. at the Palace of Auburn Hills (Club 300). The Detroit Pistons vs the Chicago Bulls. {0}

Detroit Police First Responders Night, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 730 p.m. at the Palace of Auburn Hills (Club 300). The Detroit Pistons vs the Chicago Bulls.

Please contact the DPLSA Office @ (313) 961-5699 for further information, tickets are also available at the DPLSA Office and also availible by contacting Nicole Laidlaw at nlaidlaw@palacenet.com

Reserve your seats today, limited seats available so please do not wait! …
Tickets are $60.00 inclusive of food.
Please share, come out and support also bring a friend! Everyone that has attended our event in the past has had an outstanding time! Everyone welcome to support and attend you do not have to be a First Responder to attend and support!

DPLSA

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Oct 13, 2016

Fundraiser for Captain Kenneth “Shark” Steil {0}

THE 3rd ANNUAL METRO DETROIT 10 ALARM CHILI COOKOFF
Please come out and support the family of Captain Kenneth Steil.
On Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., members of the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Fire Department will compete in the 3rd Annual Metro Detroit 10 Alarm Chili Cook off. All teams interested in competing will battle it out for the title: Detroit’s Best Firehouse Chili Champion 2016. As there can never be too much chili, we are encouraging everyone to form a team and perfect your recipe!
The competition will take place at the Detroit Zoo underneath the Big Tent that is located near the front entrance, and will be hosted by Grace Keros, Dean “Dino” Bach and Fox 2’s Charlie LeDuff. The day will feature the live sounds of Escaping Pavement, The Tomtoms and Pearl Handled Necktie.
There will be a $10 admission fee to enter the zoo and a $10 charge at the door as well as a cash bar inside the event.
All of the proceeds will be donated to the family of our fallen American hero, Detroit Police Captain Kenneth M. “Shark” Steil.
For additional information, please contact Officer James Looman at 313-268-8431.

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Sep 27, 2016

Thank You To The Detroit Police Department {0}

THANK YOU TO THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

On behalf of Commander Charles Mahone, myself and the entire Ninth Precinct, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the members of the Detroit Police Department during our time of loss of now, Captain Kenneth “Shark” Steil. The many thoughts, prayers, cards, food, equipment/vehicles and certainly manpower coverage. The assistance provided during the last week was instrumental in getting our Ninth Precinct Family through a very difficult time and funeral. Again, thank you to each and every member of this wonderful department, for all the support that was given and continues to be provided.

ERIC DECKER
Captain
Ninth Precinct

U. RENEE’ HALL
Deputy Chief
NPB-East

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Sep 22, 2016

2016 – DETROIT POLICE LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2016 {0}

2016 – DETROIT POLICE LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2016

ALL Meetings doors open at 4:00 p.m.

Meetings start at 5:00 p.m.

Dinner after meeting

Meetings are being held at the American Serbian Hall located at

19940 Van Dyke, Detroit MI, 48234 at Outer Drive, (313)366-9668

 

Mark Young, Sergeant
President
Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
28 W. Adams, Suite 700
Detroit, Michigan 48226

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Sep 22, 2016

The DPLSA Leadership Award will be presented to the family of Lieutenant Kevin D. Miller by Chief James E. Craig during the Detroit Basic Recruit Class 2016 – D Graduation, Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:30 am at Greater Grace Church located at 23500 W. 7 Mile, Detroit Michigan, 48219. {0}

The DPLSA Leadership Award will be presented to the family of Lieutenant Kevin D. Miller by Chief James E. Craig during the Detroit Basic Recruit Class 2016 – D Graduation, Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:30 am at Greater Grace Church located at 23500 W. 7 Mile, Detroit Michigan, 48219.

Chief Craig will also be making a special presentation to the family and presenting the DPLSA Leadership Award during the same ceremony would allow all of Lieutenant Miller’s family, friends and colleagues to attend the recognition.

Kevin died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. I encourage all that knew and loved Kevin to attend so that his family would see the appreciation of this awesome individual.

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Sep 19, 2016

PASSING OF SERGEANT KENNETH M. “SHARK” STEIL, ACTIVE SERGEANT ASSIGNED TO THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 9TH PCT {0}

PASSING OF SERGEANT KENNETH M. “SHARK” STEIL, ACTIVE SERGEANT ASSIGNED TO THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 9TH PCT

On Monday, September 12, 2016, Sergeant Kenneth Steil was shot will attempting to apprehend a dangerous and violent perpetrator. On Saturday, September 17, 2016, Sergeant Steil died from his injuries.

The DPLSA has his wife Joann along with his sons Alexander and William and the entire Steil family, friends and colleagues in our hearts, thoughts and prayers! We also ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as well during the difficult days ahead.

Ken was an awesome individual and an outstanding law enforcement officer and supervisor and he will be missed! Ken gave the ultimate sacrifice making this a better and safer world! Ken is a hero and will forever live in our hearts!

Arrangements are as follows:

Visitation will be held from Wednesday, September 21, 2016 AT 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. & Thursday, September 22, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. With Rosary From 7:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. AT THE Wujek Calcaterra & Sons Company Funeral home located at 36900 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 Telephone: 586-823-8550

The Family Hour Will Be On Friday, September 23, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Services will be conducted on Friday, September 23, 2016 AT 11:00 A.M. AT The ST Joan Of ARC Parrish Center, Located AT 22412 Overlake St., St Clair Shores, Michigan 48080

Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery 18201 Clinton River Rd. Charter Twp. Of Clinton, Michigan 48038

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