25 September 2015

Retiree Health Care for Retirees NOT Covered Under Contract Health Care

Admin / Uncategorized /

Retiree Update-New Date for Argument on Motion to Dismiss November 2, 2015 at 1pm–Still need hardship statements ASAP!!!!!

For retirees that retired after 1989 and without the contractual benefit of the age 55 enhanced health care option, the city mailed out new retiree rates, with an October 6 deadline to select a plan. These rate increases are astronomical. For example, a retiree and his spouse, who are not yet Medicare eligible, will pay $22,080 for health care in 2016. I spoke to Attorney Clint Krislov who related, “We had no advance notice from the City on this, not even the courtesy of copies the same day they went out. We’re working on a response for this week, to seek an injunction against the city from raising the rates or changing the plan at least until the court rules. One of the things we’ll need is sworn statements from annuitants.” (Click here for Blank Sworn Statement).

He also related that the next court date is October 26th in Judge Cohen’s courtroom at the Daley Center Room 2308. If you are able to contribute to the legal expense, please do so to Clint Krislov, Krislov & Associates, Ltd. Civic Opera Building, Suite 1300 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Phone: 312-606-0500 Fax: 312-739-1098
Email: clint@krislovlaw.com Website: www.krislovlaw.com

About the C.P.S.A.

The Chicago Police Sergeants’ Association (C.P.S.A.) was established on September 6, 1907. The Association became incorporated on March 3, 1978 and was organized for the purpose of forming an association comprised of men and women who were employed by the Department of Police, City of Chicago and who hold or have held the rank of Sergeant. The goal of the corporation was, at that time, to through the united effort of the members, to promote the best possible working conditions for the members of the association (...“Nothing herein shall be deemed to authorize the corporation to act as a union.”).

In 1998 the C.P.S.A., became a member of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association (PB & PA of Illinois). As the CPSA, the association still actively maintains a social and fraternal organizational structure. As Unit156A of the PBPA, Illinois, the Chicago Sergeants have expanded their horizons and have become not only a fraternal organization but a labor union created to protect the rights of its’ members and to advance their best interests and concerns through the bargaining process.

Mission

The mission of the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association is to promote the fair and equitable treatment of all Chicago Police Sergeants; to provide assistance to any Sergeant who has been wronged by the city or department, who have had their contractual rights denied, as well as those who have been denied the rightful benefits that their employer provides; to prevent any type of job discrimination, unfair practices, reprimands, or suspensions which may arise; to work diligently for and with all Sergeants while acquiring and maintaining the best possible working conditions and benefits for all members through the collective bargaining process;maintain and promote a social as well as a fraternal organization; provide assistance to all members and their families in their time of need; and promote the morale and welfare for the collective good of all Sergeants of the Chicago Police Department.