RPEC On Air

RPEC On Air

Everyone wants to get the most out of their retirement, but it's not always that easy. The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington (RPEC), AFSCME Retirees Chapter 10, is a non-profit organization formed in 1971 to promote the interests of retired state, county, city, and local government employees. Join our professional team as we discuss issues that are important to retirees, with special guests including legislators, union activists, RPEC members, and more. Stay in the loop, learn how you can be involved, and hear our stories whether you're on the go or in the comfort of your home.

Episodes

October 17, 2024 55 mins

Introducing our special 3-part series all about Medicare Open Enrollment: RPEC On Medicare! Special guests Tim Smolen, SHIBA Program Manager, and Matt Groshong, Ch. 3 President and Healthcare Workgroup Chair, share their expertise.

In part 3, we discuss the Public Employees’ Benefits Board (PEBB) Medicare Open Enrollment and review the different plans within the PEBB portfolio and all the changes coming in 2025. If you receive your...

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Introducing our special 3-part series all about Medicare Open Enrollment: RPEC On Medicare! Special guests Tim Smolen, SHIBA Program Manager, and Matt Groshong, Ch. 3 President and Healthcare Workgroup Chair, share their expertise.

In part 2, we discuss Medicare options on the commercial market. Medicare open enrollment begins on Oct. 15, and there are big changes for 2025. Tune in to learn more about what you need to do so you can...

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Introducing our special 3-part series all about Medicare Open Enrollment: RPEC On Medicare! Special guests Tim Smolen, SHIBA Program Manager, and Matt Groshong, Ch. 3 President and Healthcare Workgroup Chair, share their expertise.

In part 1, we discuss getting ready for Medicare for those who are nearing retirement age. Tune in to learn about what you need to do, what your resources are, and why it's so important to get everything...

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July 19, 2024 10 mins

In this light episode, Project Coordinator Alissa Brady announces some upcoming events, including a three-part series featuring Matt Groshong (Ch. 3 President) and Tim Smolen, SHIBA Program Manager, to do a deep dive into Medicare just ahead of open enrollment period. Stay tuned for more!

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The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program is a free, unbiased, and confidential service offered through the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner that is made up of volunteers trained to help people understand their Medicare options. Tim Smolen, SHIBA Program Manager, joins us to discuss how you can become a SHIBA volunteer and make a difference in the life of people on Medicare.

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RPEC's Government Affairs Coordinator Emmett Mills joins us to discuss the outcomes of the 2024 legislative session and the work ahead to advance RPEC's priorities leading into 2025.

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Johanna Standish, RPEC Treasurer, shares with us her role as an RPEC leader and her history as a public sector employee. We talk about some of our favorite podcasts and how you can engage with RPEC On Air!

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