Banner Blue News
AA publication of Wabash Memorial Hospital Association - Est 1884
Summer Edition June ~ 2008
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Greetings From New Administrator
"I am honored to be entrusted with the stewardship of the
Wabash Memorial Hospital Association where quality care
and
first-class service have been the tradition for well over a century." states
Tamara Bivins, new Wabash Administrator. Under the capable and caring leadership
of Mr. Kimmons, the Association has become a thriving organization filled with
talented and dedicated professionals. Accordingly, Ms. Bivins will use our past
successes to guide us into the future. She expresses confidence that by working
together, the challenges ahead can be met and that serving the needs of our
members and providing the best in affordable medical coverage continue to be top
priorities at Wabash Memorial Hospital Association. Tamara is grateful to all
the members who have welcomed her and comments, "I feel truly blessed to be a
part of the Wabash family." Tamara may be reached at (217) 429-5246 or via email
at tamara@wabashcannonball.org. Retiring Administrator, Bob Kimmons stated that
his eleven year association with Wabash members, staff and Board has been a
genuine pleasure. He pledges his ongoing commitment to the Wabash family and
offered his continued support to Tamara, the Wabash staff and Board.
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Board Members Re-Elected
At the May 30th Board Meeting, the Wabash Board voted to retain Mr. Stephen Speagle (BLET) as its Chairman. Mr. Michael Patrick (SMWIA) was re-elected as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Clarence (Bill) Chabak and Mr. Stephen Stone (BRS) were reappointed to the Joint Conference Committee to serve with Committee Chairman, Mr. Mike Patrick and Mr. Speagle. Mr. Speagle, Mr. Chabak and Mr. Patrick will continue to serve on the Finance Committee. Mr. Chabak will continue to represent our Retirees with Mrs. Lucile Derlitzki as Alternate Retiree Representative.
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Comparison Of Active's Benefits
A May review performed by a Certified Actuary determined that the Wabash Benefit Schedule A (for Actives) is much richer than United HealthCare's CHCP and MMCP plans. The primary differences are that Wabash pays 100% on most services and participants with UHC are charged steep copays on almost all office visits and significant deductibles. Based on 2007 activity, Wabash Actives received $472,594 more in benefits than they would have if they were enrolled in UHC's CHCP and $259,351 more if part of the MMCP. Consider this: On average, a person sees a doctor five times a year and fills eight prescriptions - very few get transplants and less than 8% are hospitalized. Although some of UHC's benefits may look better on paper, they are rarely used by members . BENEFIT COMPARISON FOR BBN June 2008.PDF
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