Newsletter

Betty called today to inform us Ronald “Jack” Clark passed away on Sunday.  There are no services set at this time.  She said she will most likely have a memorial service when the weather warms up a little.  I will keep you all informed.

Jack was a member of the death benefit program.

Reminder: Christmas Party at Hall 3 – 5:30 pm December 19th. Plus union meeting at 6 pm with Mayor McNamara as a guest. Hope to see everyone there.

Good Morning: 

This is to advise that we received the official announcement
from our Provider Networks contracting staff over the weekend that BCBSIL has
reached an agreement with OSF.  There will be no disruption in coverage
for your members as a result.  The new contract with OSF takes effect on
January 1, 2018. 

We apologize for the uncertainty that these negotiations
raised during your open enrollments, but we are pleased that we were able to
negotiate a contract to retain OSF while at the same time broadening our
network coverage in the key markets of Galesburg, Peoria and Rockford. 
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you for your
patience during the renegotiation process.  

Mark Sartell

Account Executive, Labor Affairs

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Ben Scroggins has been appointed to be Local 498′s new Organizer. If your out and about and you see something let him know. We can’t be everywhere, the extra eyes help.  Thanks

His contact number is 815-721-5494 and email is Scroggins498@iwlocal498.org

 He was not a member of the death benefit program.

Business Manager,
Financial Secretary-Treasurer –  Mark
Richeson

President –  Benjamin
Scroggins                                          

Vice-President – Paul Kauffman     

Recording Secretary – Keith Gahl               

Pension Trustees –    Paul
Kauffman                                               

                                    Benjamin Scroggins

Union Trustees – Thomas
Moraska

                               Robert Zimmerman

                               Vacancy             

Executive Committee – Richard
Atkins

                                        John Hammack                              

                                        Nicholas
Helm                               

                                       
John F. Meier

                                        Vacancy    

Sergeant-At-Arms –   Christopher
Conklin                          

                                   

Examining Committee – Richard
Atkins                            

                                          John
F. Meier                   

                                          Jahleel
Price

Come down and to the Hall to cast your ballot and exercise you right.