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As of January 1, 2008 our prescription carrier has changed over to Envision Rx Options, Inc.

You will need to get new prescription orders from your doctor in order to get your monthly prescriptions filled. The phone number to call if you have any questions is 1-800-361-4542.

Retirement Counseling

As part of its education initiatives, OLFBP is pleased to announce Retirement counseling.

Before members commence their pension benefits, a representative from the OLFBP Fund Office will come to your local Union office the fourth (4^th) Tuesday and meet with members to explain the different options available to them and answer any questions they may have. If this is not convenient for you please call the Hall at 330-535-6145 to set up a convenient time for you. During the session, the representative will assist the member in completing all of the forms needed to commence retirement and retiree insurance.

Members should try to meet with the counselor approximately 90 days before they wish to receive their first pension check. They do not have to wait until they quit working to apply for a pension benefit. Married members are encouraged to bring their spouse’s to the meeting since some forms may require the spouse’s signature.

The benefits of attending a retirement counseling session include:

• A better understanding of the pension and retiree insurance benefits available.
• A quicker pension processing time; members can get their first check sooner.
• Interested members should contact Lee Fischer, Benefits Counselor to set up a meeting. The following information will be needed before the session:
  • The last day the member worked or plans to work.
  • The member’s estimated Social Security benefit at Normal Retirement age if interested in Social Security leveling options.
  • If applying for disability pension benefits, we need to know the date of disability.