| IN THIS ISSUE: OTELLINI MEMORIAL VIDEO – ASK IRO MAILBOX – SERMA RUN-OUT PERIOD – CHANGE TO RETIREE DISCOUNT PROGRAM – MEET MIKE GASPAREK – INTEL BUSINESS WEBCAST LINK – SOCIAL EVENTS – |
IMPORTANT RETIREE DATES: SERMA Claim Submission Deadline for reimbursements is March 31, 2018 |
FROM THE BOARD – Barb Frank, President
NO INFO YET AVAILABLE ON INTEL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
IRO was informed by Steve Dufrene of Intel that no announcement regarding 50th anniversary celebrations has been made to Intel employees at this time. Steve said that when a decision is made on the 50th celebrations, Intel will also communicate to Intel Retirees.
PAUL OTELLINI MEMORIAL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE
Click here to view the Paul Otellini Memorial Video . You can also view the video on Facebook.
| ASK IRO Mailbox Question: I keep hearing about free McAfee LiveSafe software for Intel retirees, but have trouble accessing it. Am I doing something wrong? Answer: There are three common problems that people encounter when accessing the free McAfee software.
As always, the Intel Retiree Mailbox is available to help you if you have trouble with the process. |
HEALTH & BENEFITS – Tom Piete, Chairperson
SERMA ANNUAL RUN-OUT PERIOD
The SERMA plan year runs from January 1 through December 31 of each year. You may submit a claim for reimbursement of an eligible premium incurred during the plan year if:
- You file your claim AFTER your health coverage began (i.e., premium for March paid in February 2018 cannot be submitted for reimbursement until March 1, 2018).
- You file your claim before the annual run-out period ends March 31 of the following year.
- Claim Submission Deadline – You can submit claims for eligible premiums for the prior year (January 1 through December 31) until the run-out period ends March 31 of the current year. For example, a claim for premium coverage date of July 2017 can be submitted until March 31, 2018. The run-out period provides you extra time to submit your claims. If you do not submit your claims with complete supporting documentation by the March 31 run-out period, your claim will be denied.
DISCOUNTS – Cheryl Pruss, Chairperson
CHANGE COMING TO THE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR INTEL RETIREES
On March 12, Intel will be launching the new platform for the discount program. This means a change for the Intel retiree platform as well. The main changes to the program are:
- Name change: Advantage will become Employee Discounts – this will be the name of the program for both Intel employees and retirees
- Simplified registration – email only with passcode
- EOL of WOW points – existing WOW points will need to be used by 12/31/18
- Intel Exclusive offers now incorporated into all offers
Because of the change in the platform, all retirees will need to register for the new platform. The registration has been simplified and requires only your personal email address and the INTELRETIREE passcode. Click here for detailed instructions, available to guide you through the process.
COMMUNICATION – Debbie Watson, Chairperson
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LIFE AFTER INTEL: MEET MIKE GASPAREK Intel and Air Force veteran Mike Gasparek gives Arizona veterans the gift of his time. Mike proudly serves those who have served us. His volunteer work benefits the Arizona State Veteran Home under the Intel Involved Matching Grant Program. Read more about Mike’s experience with the Arizona State Veteran Home. |
CURRENT INTEL BUSINESS STRATEGIES WEBCAST LINK
February 26, 2018 – MORGAN STANLEY TMT CONFERENCE – Rob Crooke, SVP and GM of Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group – Webcast Replay
VOLUNTEER AND DONATION COMMITTEE – Ben Manny & Annette Bachmeier, Co-chairs
IT’S HERE!!!
Intel has migrated the Intel Involved program to Benevity. Your Benevity account is now used to report hours and to nominate causes (non-profits and schools) for the Intel Involved program if needed. Causes that have received prior Intel Involved payments but have NOT registered with Benevity for Intel’s Matching Gifts program will need to register. Further information is found here.
SITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
To view multi-site opportunities, visit the All Intel Sites Opportunity page.
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ARIZONA – Judges and general volunteers needed for the Arizona Science & Engineering Fair, March 21-23. Please register on the official AZSEF site. Note your organization as “Intel retiree.” |
UPCOMING SITE SOCIAL EVENTS
Visit individual site calendars to view details of social activities in your area.
| ARIZONA – We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate Arizona social activities. Email us at intelretiree@gmail.com | BAY AREA – March 9 – 5-7:00p.m. – happy hour get together at Pedro’s with Josh Walden – Location: 3935 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara – RSVP to Cheryl Pruss by March 5 | FOLSOM – March 28 – IRO no-host luncheon, 11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. BJ’s Brewhouse – RSVP by March 26 to IRO – Folsom Site RSVP |
| MASSACHUSETTS – nothing currently planned – If you want to help Pam, please contact her by email. | NEW MEXICO – March 6 – Taco Tuesday lunch at Las Ristras at 11:30a.m.; May 14 – ABQ Isotopes baseball game (12:05p.m.) | OREGON/WASHINGTON April 10 – Lunch 1:00p.m. – RSVP to Susan McElfish |