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ASK IRO MAILBOX: MCAFEE SOFTWARE – NOTE: Please do not reply to News Flash – use links provided WELCOME NEW RETIREES! |
IMPORTANT RETIREE DATES:
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS OPEN ENROLLMENT JAN. 1 – MAR. 31, 2020 SERMA CLAIM SUBMISSION
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FROM THE BOARD
| ASK IRO Mailbox Question: I purchased a new laptop with a free trial subscription to McAfee LiveSafe®. How can I renew my subscription for free when it expires? Answer: Follow these detailed instructions. If you already have a McAfee account with an email other than your @intelretiree.com email, you must set up a new one using your @intelretiree.com email to get LiveSafe® for free. If you have a McAfee account with your @intelretiree.com email but you’ve forgotten your password, it’s easy to get it reset. Once you are logged into your McAfee account, you can download the free software by clicking on the red “DOWNLOAD” button or “SEND LINK” to any device in your household. The expiration date of your software  is displayed on your McAfee account web page.
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IRO ANNOUNCES COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
The IRO board is pleased to welcome Deborah Wright as co-chair of the Communications Committee. Deborah will join Debbie Watson to provide leadership for this very active team. Click here to learn more about Deborah and about other committee chairs and board officers that serve the IRO retiree community.
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS – Gail Womack & Cynthia Pedigo, Co-Chairs
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS OPEN ENROLLMENT JAN. 1 – MAR. 31 During this time, if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll be able to: switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan; switch back to Original Medicare and apply for a Medicare Supplement plan; sign up for a Part D Prescription Drug plan, if you’re leaving an Advantage plan and will lose your drug coverage. Visit Medicare Advantage Plans – Gov’t Site. |
| SERMA SURVEY RESPONSE In response to IRO’s SERMA survey conducted last year, Intel benefits made several changes to YSA (Your Savings Account) customer service. View those changes on our Healthcare News page. We have received very few escalations since these changes were made. You can continue to use the IRO mailbox (intelretiree@gmail.com) for your SERMA escalations and issues. |
REFRESHED IRO HEALTHCARE WEBSITE SECTION The healthcare benefits committee has been working on revising the Healthcare section of the IRO website to better direct retirees to content and resources. The refresh is now complete. Please take a moment to check it out. Go to the Intel Retiree Organization Website  and explore the “Healthcare” tabs. Our hope is that Intel retirees can use the site to more easily find Intel documents and policies and get answers to their questions. Additionally, a new comprehensive set of SERMA FAQ’s has been generated to address issues uncovered in the SERMA survey. All Healthcare FAQs can be found here. |
 W2s WERE MAILED BY JANUARY 31, 2020 to the primary address on file. If you do not receive your W2 by the middle of February, you can request a copy by calling the Get HR Help 800 number (1-800-238-0486) and select either the payroll option or option zero. If you have received your W2 and have questions, you can also request a W2 Breakdown Letter which details what was included in each box on your W2. Remember to use the voicemail/call back option if hold times are long. |
MEDICAL TAX FORM 1095 The ACA requires employers to report retiree health coverage to the IRS. If you were enrolled in IRMP or had a SERMA balance in the past tax year, you will receive Form 1095 in the mail. Click to read more. |
 SERMA REIMBURSEMENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE – MAY 31, 2020Gather any remaining qualifying health premium receipts and file for all of your 2019 SERMA reimbursements. You officially have until May 31, 2020 for your run-out period. |
COMMUNICATION – Debbie Watson and Deborah Wright, Co- Chairs
INTEL CHAIRMAN ANDY BRYANT STEPS DOWN, WILL LEAVE BOARD THIS SPRING
In January 2020, Andy Bryant transitioned from chairman of the Intel Corporation board of directors to a member of the board and executive advisor to the company. Click here to read more.
THE HUMBLE AUDACITY OF INTEL’S ANDY BRYANT
Thoughts on Andy Bryant by Intel retiree Mike Green. Click here to read blog posting.
VOLUNTEERING AND DONATIONS (BENEVITY) – Ben Manny & Annette Bachmeier, Co-chairs
| MATCHING DONATION REQUEST WINDOW EXTENDED The Intel Foundation doubled the time window from 30 to 60 days for submitting a matching request. The window is from when a cause received your direct donation to when you request a match. The match request requires uploading an eligible receipt from the cause or from a Donor Advised Fund used to make the donation. This change was made last month and is reflected in the current Donation Matching Program guidelines found here. REMINDER THAT QUARTERLY CAPS FOR DONATION MATCHING WERE REMOVED LAST YEAR |
SITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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ARIZONA: Classroom support for basic computer skills for seniors Feb. 10, Feb. 12 and Feb. 14, 2020 – 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. shifts available Trained Intel volunteers will be delivering basic computer skills to seniors from the Sun Lakes community. Volunteers are needed to assist the instruction by answering attendees’ questions. Bring your willingness to help, patience and a smile! |
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ARIZONA: Arizona Humane Society Mesa Thrift Store Feb. 8, 2020 – 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. The Mesa Thrift Store is located near the Fiesta Mall, where they sell donated clothing and household items to support the animals. Please consider helping out by sorting and preparing items for the thrift store. |
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ARIZONA: Volunteer at St. Mary’s Food Bank Feb. 22, 2020 – 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. Volunteers will help pack emergency food boxes with non-perishable items, sort food or repack bulk produce for families and individuals in need. |
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OREGON: Aardvark Science Expo Feb. 21, 2020 – 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. – multiple shifts Northwest Science Expo for 5–12 grade students. Judges and general volunteers are needed for the OR Espiscopal School Science Expo. |
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OREGON: Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo Feb. 28, 2020 – 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. – multiple shifts Northwest Science Expo for 5–12 grade students. Judges and general volunteers are needed for the Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo. |
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OREGON: Beaverton Symphony Young Artists Recital Mar. 1, 2020 – 2:00 – 5:00p.m. Volunteers are needed to be ushers, assist with parking, and help audience members as needed, among other setup needs. |
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OREGON: Become a Coach for ‘Girls on the Run’ Mar. 2, 2020 – May 31, 2020 (ongoing) at various local elementary schools in Portland area Volunteer coaches work together to deliver the Girls on the Run curriculum to girls in grades 3rd-8th over the course of 10 weeks |
UPCOMING SITE SOCIAL EVENTS
Visit individual site calendars to view details of social activities in your area.
| ARIZONA – No events planned at this time | BAY AREA – Mar. 14 – Annual Wine and Cheese – 2-5:00p.m. at Ruth Short’s Home 854 Bruce Drive, Palo Alto, California | FOLSOM – Feb. 19 –Happy Hour – 4:00p.m. at Chicago Fire, 310 Palladio Pkwy, Unit 701, Folsom, CA |
| MASSACHUSETTS – No events planned at this time | NEW MEXICO – No events planned at this time | OREGON/WASHINGTON – Feb. 11 – Luncheon 11:30a.m. at Oswego Grill, 7 Centerpointe Dr., Lake Oswego , OR; RSVP to Susan McElfish, S2McElfish@comcast.net, by Friday, Feb. 7 |