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Show July 17. 1997 """ '; "T " "V ' "'' Saturday slated for Retiree mm J4 2 ' f, y Appreciation Day 3 Allan Villafana The Hill AFB Retiree Appreciation Day is Saturday, 9 a.m., at the Base Theater, Bldg. 441. Various topics will be presented that are of special interest to military retirees. For more information call Ext. TRICARE update: Dave McCloy, TriWest Cor- 11:40 a.m. poration The agenda: Noon Lunch available at the Officers Club, Bldg. 150 Health and Wellness Time Event 9 a.m. Registration Noon 9:20 a.m. Posting of the Colors 3:30 p.m. will provide a wide range of testing, tance. Retiree Activities Office Identification card ser- Opening remarks by 9:30 a.m. vice will be available Maj. Gen. Pat Condon, Ogden Air Logistics Cen- at Customer Service in ter commander 9:45 a.m. Bldg. 180. Washington Update:- -Retired Col. Charles Par- tor. National Association V- . - Legal assistance will be available at the Officers vClub. Bldg. 150.; 1 Automobile registration will be available at the Officers Club. Bldg. 150. of Uniformed Services Retiree Council activities: Retired CMSAF James McCoy, chair- 10:20 a.m. " man, U.S. Air Force Retiree Council ' J" , " ' 11 A Survivors Benefit question and answer session will be held at the Officers Club. Bldg. 150. Army and Air Force a.m. " Exchange Service news: A TRICARE enrollment question and answer session will also be held at Club. Bldg. the Officers l'J Karen Springer, Hill AFB Exchange , 11:10 a.m. Pharmacy pointers: Capt. Cunningham, 75th Medical Group "i50;.'";n'' " K&th ' CVTV 11:20 a.m. 11:30 a.m. ,ao Shuttle bus service to and from the Hill Aerospace Museum from the Personnel issues: SSgt. Craig Nielsen, 75th Military Personnel Flight ALL ACTIVITIES coun- seling and medical assis- Welcome: Tom Cox, 9:25 a.m. '' 1 1 Officers Club. Bldg. 150. will be available until 3:45 p.m. Base Services overview: WILL BE AT New dental plan to cover military CENTRAL PARK FRIDAY, JULY 25 CO 5:00 pm: Carnival , CO Booths, Rides Open 3 On 3 Basketball, Volleyball Begin 7:00 pm: "Old Timers" Game Youth 8:00 pm: Dance, 12-1- 8 Yrs. (Tennis Courts) SATURDAY, JULY 26 am: Community Breakfast (Park Bowery) 10:00 am: Parade (along highway from 2600 N. to 1800 N., then west to 250 W.) 0 11:00 pm: Carnival, booths, games,. .ricje.s.and entertainment, on 3 Basketball Tournament, Sand 7:00-9:0- 0 am-5:0- Volleyball Tournament 8:30 pm: Concert In The Park, featuring the Ogden Concert Band Following the Concert Sunset's First Ever &w?l jlvauw 2Vtinyn. FIREWORKS DISPLAY!! Come Out And Have A X Great Time! For More Information Call ment categories also will be offered, Bennett said. Premiums will cover one basic exam- by Douglas J. Gillert American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) Military retirees and their families will soon have access to ance. low-co- st dental insur- As early as Oct. 1, the retiree dental program will begin offering military retirees, their spouses and dependent children dental coverage to include basic diagnostic, preventive and restorative dental services, dental surgery and emergency examinations. The exact date of availability and actual costs will depend on the contract, which has not yet been awarded. "The request for purchase has gone out, but obviously it will take time for the company awarded the contract to market the program and enroll members," said Air Force Dr. (Col.) Marvin Bennett, senior Department of Defense dental consultant. "The plan is quite simple, however, so it shouldn't be too difficult to start up. We're reasonably optimistic it will start on time." Premiums withdrawn from monthly s retiree paychecks, and member will fund the plan, Bennett said. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service will provide financial management. Because the contract hasn't been awarded, however, Bennett said he does-n- 't cost-share- know how much the premiums will be. 825-894- 4 retirees The plan will offer three enrollment rates: single, two- - party and family. Unremarried spouses of deceased retirees and some other limited enroll ination and one cleaning per enrollment year. New members will be required to pay the first four months' premiums when they enroll and must enroll for a full year. Excluding exams and cleanings, they must pay a $50 annual deductible before e payments kick in. Bennett said. After paying the deductible, they will be billed just 20 percent of costs for restorative care and sealants and 40 percent of costs for other services. The cost-shar- contractor will directly reimburse participating dentists for remaining costs. The plan may offer a network of dentists, but it won't deny care received from dentists. Bennett said. "Because of the range of ages the program covers, it will offer a fairly broad spectrum of services," he said. "However, it may not be as desirable for some older folks, who tend to need crown and bridge work the plan doesn't cover. Before enrolling, people should carefully weigh the plan's benefits against non-networ- k their dental needs." The contractor will send information and enrollment forms to prospective members. Health benefits advisers at military hospitals and clinics also will offer assistance, he said. "The retiree dental program will give many military retirees access to low-co- st dental work they haven't had before." Bennett said. "It will take care of a large portion of our retiree population." |