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Show Page November 8, HILL TOP TIMES 18 srcs mi Benefit and premium rate changes effective in 1975 for Employees Health program have Benefits been an- Plan 1974 Option-Typ- e Total Premium Enrollment SEASON" and retirees employees enrolled may change already from one plan to another, or to family from self-onl- y coverage, is scheduled for Nov. 15 High Self made by Low 26.17 5.96 14.76 Family SUCCESSFUL transition is within reach, however, if you take it one step at a time. Let's see what it takes to launch a second career. A First, narrow down the numerous options to a course of action best suited to your abilities that will give you the greatest satisfaction. Consider personal desired and needs, acquired skills, abilities, training, assets, interests, health, and age. Identify activities providing you with the most job satisfaction. Define your aspirations and life's goals. education base services center. Counselors there can provide information on college degree and vocational 31.81 18.93 4.08 9.99 3.06 7.49 5.40 12.88 1.02 2.50 --- 0.99 2.42 0.00 0.00 high-optio- 11.52 7.64 3.88 -- 28.70 6.35 18.93 -- 15.74 11.81 9.77 1.59 3.93 4.76 12.13 7.64 High Family Low Self Low Family 26.53 4.17 27.86 3.75 12.12 10.91 18.93 2.81 8.18 High Self High Family Low Self Low Family 4.49 8.93 0.94 2.73 22.65 7.63 14.80 High Self High Family Low Self Low Family 9.93 27.48 6.52 1.15 2.73 0.10 0.24 rate-benef- 1.56 -- 3.93 0.10 0.30 ---- ---- 2.15 3.32 0.23 0.00 5.68 3.95 12.64 1.89 15.61 5.20 7.64 18.93 81 -- if treatment 0.49 educational entitlements under the G.I. Bill, and assistance in preparing 1.17 0.256 application forms. Maybe you are determined to be your own boss. Anyone modest outpatient benefits under Aetna. IMPORTANT ANOTHER BENEFIT change is that beginning in 1975, Blue Cross-Blu- e Shield will no longer cover private duty nursing care for hospitalized patients. continue to Aetna will provide this benefit under the same conditions as it did previously. For employees who make changes or have questions on enrollment, an office will be located in Room 1, Bldg. 1269 tm Nov. 15 and in. Room 4, Bldg. 1269 on Nov. 18 through 29. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. NOV. 11: . You may be eligible for help AH. ministration small business loan program. MOST PEOPLE separating or retiring from the service go directly into a civilian job. Veterans day services under the auspices of the United Veterans Council of Salt Lake City and County will be held Monday at noon in remain unchanged. Thus, the Aetna plan will continue to provide substantial outpatient benefits for acute mental and nervous 0.18 under the Veteranc' more is in a com- Wh ere care you going considering a franchise or starting a business should write for information from the U.S. Department of ComD.C. merce, Washington, 20230, and the Small Business Administration, 1441 L Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20416. hospitalization. In any case, employees will be able to choose during the next open season between the full coverage under Blue Cross-Blu-e Shield and the munity health center. Inpatient hospital benefits -- . THERE WILL be a change conditions, with no reduction in benefits for necessary Aetna mental illness benefits for 1975. The number of outpatient therapist visits for which benefits are payable will be limited to 20 a year per person, or twice that number in rates are approximately 2'8 times the biweekly rates. training programs, advice on and 20 3.85 5.66 1.19 3.70 BENEFIT PLAN 11.59 31.57 7.57 18.69 Monthly transcripts 7.64 16.99 5.72 11.10 11.49 22.65 7.63 14.80 11.49 MAIL HANDLERS Memory Grove. s or not you are I hired ultimately depends on v i iv w t cu jr jyui ovii vs c prospective employer. There are some tested methods and guidelines that can increase yourchances for landing that Whether o-i- i job. TV- - Team flies new planes Many Americans will see s the U.S. Air Force Thun-drrbird- performing in this, their 22nd year, in smaller, more economical aircraft. The air demonstration squadron recently switched from McDonnell Douglas Phantom lis to Northrop Talons to economize manpower and fuel. The Thunderbirds' F-4- E T-3- 8 on 1 1974 demonstrations at 37 different sites around the SWITCHED FROM ECONOMICAL country, reduced flying hours and the smaller aircraft, the Air Force estimates savings of 50.000 barrels of fuel this year. Thunderbirds' The F-- new was designed and produced for Air Force use as e a basic, supersonic jet trainer. aircraft at sea level. In February 1962, the Talon established four international records. Based at Nellis AFB. Nev.. were the Thunderbirds organized in 1953 at Luke AFB, Ariz., and first flew the time-to-clim- b Republic Thunderjet. Other aircraft flown by the team include the Republic F Thunderstreak, the North American Super Sabre, f, the Republic and the Phantom II. F-84- G F-84- HE? MGB F-1- R-10- 5 Thun-derchieF-4- E ranPnTaTrTTif? two-plac- e 8 Talon The sold to has also been many Freedom nations in the F-Fighter version. are capable of speeds of more than 800 mph and have a range of 700 miles. The Talon's rate of climb, one of the world's fastest, exceeds 30,000 feet per minute T-3- twin-engin- performance schedule which began July 20 at Everett, Wash., is less than half of their 1973 schedule. With a reduced show 5 T-r- 4i TO SMALLER, MORE 8 TALONS 1974 PERFORMANCES CUT MORE THAN 50 REDUCED Want news? Dial 6688 or 6689 7.64 11.54 schedule--4- decide that further education and training are required, in which case the first stop should be the MAY 3.04 pay of nearly $63 next year. The Government's contribution to premium amounts to 60 per cent of the average n premium for the six largest plans in the Federal employee program. Contrary to premature published1 reports during the time that the Civil Service Commission was negotiating it changes, Blue Cross-Blu- e Shield benefits for treatment of mental illness will not be reduced for 1975, except that a $50,0000 life time limit per person, beginning with 1975 expenses, will be imposed on supplemental benefits payable for covered care of mental illness. take-hom- e GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION FOR EXAMPLE, an employee with family coverage under the Aetna high option will have his take-hom- e pay increased by nearly $71 a year Well, don't feel alone. Anxiety is perfectly natural. Moving from military life into the unfamiliar civilian world can be downright scary. Shield high option will realize an increase in Cross-Blu- e SHIELD: E High Self lower-than-avera- tighter. Change in Emp. Pays Emp. Pays AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES law which increases the contribution Government's from 50 per cent to 60 per cent of total premium beginning in January 1975. and because of increases the Commission negotiated with the Government-wid- e plans. Whether you have three years or 30 in service, as the time to enter the civilian mainstream approaches, you may notice a knot in your stomach that gets tighter and as the result of a reduction in premium amount withheld from his pay. Similarly, those with family coverage under the Blue LIFE INSURANCE CO. v 10.52 High Family Low Self em- ployees and annuitants during open season will take effect the first pay period in January 1975, the same time that new benefits and premium rates become effective. Although premium rates for most plans will be higher than current rates due to rising costs of health care, most employees will actually pay less than th.y do now due to a change in the health benefits CROSS-BLU- -- AETNA through 30, 1974. Changes YOU Premium 11.88 28.97 4.08 9.99 High Self High Family Low Self Low Family during which eligible employees may newly enroll, and Govt. 5ays Total BLUE "OPEN h b (si ft h hB mi?8 ft D ir BIWEEKLY PREMIUM RATES 1975 nounced. AN ? s(QisirD I u health insurance plans participating in the Federal 1974 MANNING SHOULD SAVE AIR 50,000 DEMONSTRATIONS BARRELS OF FUEL IN RESUMED JULY 20 74 DUMO0UCTKM nmmuava ckugkmiicu mot |