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| I was trying to reach the Benefit Express Chrysler Pension Increase Hotline on: 1-866-663-5092, but I keep being put on hold and never reach a contact. Is this the correct phone number? | The Pension Increase Hotline for PAR_MGMT-EXEC retirees eligible for an increase Effective June 1, 2008 will be open for business on Thursday May 1, 2008. The Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CENTRAL TIME. The number is correct. |
| Who can answer my pension related questions, and who can help me with my savings plans | Pension questions are handled
by Benefits Express
- 1-888-409-3300 |
| How do I change my monthly check electronic routing? |
For all matters related to your pension you must call Benefit Express at 1-888-409-3300. |
| Does Benefits Express allow for multiple routings, and why can't I have a specific amount put into one account with the balance going to another? | The retiree payroll system is an old system and one of the limitations of this old system is we cannot accommodate multiple deposits. So, one is all we can do!!! Sorry. |
| Where can i get a copy of my W2 or my 1099R | Copies of either can be obtained by calling Benefits Express 1-888-409-3300 |
| I want to change my tax withholding on my pension check. How do i do it? | For all matters related to your pension you must call Benefit Express at 1-888-409-3300. |
| How do I access my RHCA account? Do you have to exhaust your RHA account first, or are they separate? | Your RHCA account is accessed through Merrill Lynch (1-800-483-7283). United Health Care (1-877-311-7849) handles the claims for your RHCA. Your RHCA and HRA are separate accounts. It is recommended that you exhaust the funds in your HRA first as RHCA funds are passed on to your estate and HRA funds are not. |
| I can't find any info about college money for retirees. I thought we got so much a year for college. Something like $1500.00 | Retiree Tuition Assistance Program UAW-Chrysler retirees can take approved classes at the plant or local union hall from which they retired, at a UAW-Chrysler Regional Training Center or the Walter and May Reuther Family Education Center in northern Michigan. Maximum assistance level is $1,750 per calendar year. Contact the TAP office toll-free at 800.225.1416 (in Michigan) or 800.241.1416 (elsewhere) for an application or you can download one at http://www.uaw-chrysler.com/training/tap.cfm |
| When should a retired employee file for social security and what are the effects on medical and pension? | You can contact the Social Security office or consult your tax advisor for the best time to file for social security. For the effects on medical and pension, it would be best to call Benefit Express at 1-888-409-3300 |
| How do I find the balances in my RHCA account and also in my HCA Account. Is that the same as my "spending account"? | You can call Merrill Lynch at 800-483-7283 to inquire about your RHCA balance or go on-line to www.benefits.ml.com. Your HRA is through Your Spending Account, which is administered by Benefit Express. You can call them at 888-409-3300 or go on-line at http://resources.hewitt.com/daimlerchrysler to inquire about your HRA balance. |
| I will be retiring soon. Who should I talk to and see if I am financially ready? Also, what is the average that a retired worker pays for health benefits? | Log on to Your Benefits Resources (YBR) and there are estimators for retirement and pension calculations there. Merrill Lynch is another route to go through to see if you have enough money saved for retirement. As far as health care, it will be approximately what you're paying now per month through retirement. It's a percentage of your base salary at the time you retire. |
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