Fulton County Retired Employees Association, Inc.

FCREA Meeting

2nd Tuesday in

even-numbered months

TUESDAY

October 8, 2024

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Health Enrollment Sessions

will begin Oct. 14 (TBA)

Zoom in computer screen

(via Zoom)

Members AND

Non-members!

Meeting chairs

Coronavirus

COVID-19:

How to Stay Safe

handwashing

GEORGIA:

Dept. of Public Health:

● Handwashing

● About Coronavirus

FULTON COUNTY:

● COVID-19 Info Hub

Defined

Benefit (FCERS)

Board Meeting

Fulton County Employees

Retirement System

("old plan")

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

Meets 2nd Wednesday Every Month

WEDNESDAY

October 9, 2024

1:30 p.m.

Golden Pension Egg

(Via Zoom)

Link is sent to FCREA

member email addresses.

Others and the public can

monitor in listen-only mode.

401(a) Defined

Contribution

Administrative

Committee

Meeting

("new plan")

2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

Meets Quarterly

WEDNESDAY

November 21, 2024

10:30 a.m.

3 Golden Next Eggs

via Virtual Conference

The public can monitor

in listen-only mode.

Updates

Sec’y Nominations Due Saturday, October 5

Pen and notepad

Members: Nominate your choice for FCREA Secretary by Saturday, October 5.

Send the name to any of the three Nomination Committee members listed in the qualifications letter emailed to you.

Learn the slate at our Oct. 8 meeting. Vote at our Dec. 10 meeting.

Only FCREA members can nominate, vote or hold FCREA office.

FCREA Dues for 2025: Pay by Dec. 27, 2024

Dues Due Montage

Via Zelle® or Check

New Zelle Payment Address!*

MEMBERS: Watch postal mail for envelope with personalized dues card.

Two ways to pay $15 annual dues:

1- Zelle – Money-transfer through participating bank to

fcreapayments2340@gmail.com

(not to fcrea@fcrea.net).

*DO NOT use previous address: payments@fcrea.net.

2- Check – Postal-mail to: FCREA, P.O. Box 144079, Fayetteville, GA 30214-6543.

Correct incorrect/missing info on card and mail in provided envelope. Add postage.

Dues should be paid by Dec. 27, 2024 to ensure timely processing.

First-year members pay no dues.

*NOTE: Disregard Zelle address on the dues card and in the September "Prime Times" newsletter, printed prior to this change. See new details on our Join page.

October Wellness

Wellness graphic-- human form as tree

For all retirees, regardless of health plan, unless noted.

(OCT. 1-31) Total Brain Challenge (Kaiser) -- 3-step process helps avoid burnout. Scan QR code to register. Enter to win one of 25 Fit-bits.

(WED., OCT. 9) Virtual Cooking Demo (Kaiser) -- 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.

(THURS., OCT. 10) Total Brain Challenge Webinar (Kaiser) -- 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. How it works. Enter to win one of 25 Fit-bits.

(THURS., OCT. 24) Virtual Cooking Demo (Kaiser) -- Noon-1 p.m. Fruit and Veggies Webinar. Learn new recipes.

(WEDNESDAYS) Virtual Yoga Class (Kaiser) -- Noon-1 p.m.

Healthy Cooking Recipe (Kaiser) -- Spring Roll Bowls.

2025 Wellness Credit -- Pre-65 non-Medicare. Click below to see what to do by Dec. 31, 2024 to earn/keep $240.

● Kaiser Permanente Biometric Screening

● Anthem Wellness Credit

Phone and Menu for Pension Office

Pension Office phone graphic

Dial (404) 612-7600, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Among the numbered voice prompts: 3 (Pension), and 4 (Benefits).

You also can email to get an answer in writing for Pension, or Benefits, or Wellness.

Welcome!

This Fulton County Retired Employees' Association, Inc. (FCREA) website features information for Fulton County, GA government retirees receiving health and pension benefits under Defined Benefit Plan ("old") or 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan ("new") from the Board of Commissioners.

(Active employees in the Defined Benefit Plan: here's what you need to know before retiring.)

The FCREA provides:

Monitoring of retiree pension and healthcare policy changes enacted by Fulton County Government.
Bimonthly meetings featuring speakers on retiree topics, and a chance to see old acquaintances. Open to members and non-members!

Member Benefits:

Quarterly Newsletter about retiree policies, pension and FCREA finances, latest retirees, deceased retirees, meetings, and FCREA officer information.
Emails to keep up with County policy updates.
Membership Directory viewable via the Member Login, or reserve a hard copy.
Appointment (via vote) of retiree representatives to serve on the Fulton County Pension Board.

Click here to become a member!

Changed Your Postal or Email Address?

Due to privacy laws, the FCREA and the Pension Office can NOT exchange your information! Inform each one separately!

(FCREA Members)

Tell the

FCREA

FCREA logo (Non-profit added)(150x150)

(All Retirees)

Tell the

Pension Office

Fulton County logo

IMPORTANT! Use form at link. Submit changes BEFORE the 15th of the month for the changes to be reflected the next payday.

View Retirement Documents Online!

Retirement Self Service (RSS)

Relaunched!!

Desktop, Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone

PAY ADVICES ● BENEFITS ● TAX INFO ● DEDUCTIONS ● 1099-Rs ● STATUS UPDATE FORMS ● GUIDES

-- Email the Pension Office to sign up.

-- How to access.

-- Log in at least monthly to keep page refreshed and updated.

-- PROBLEMS? Let the Pension Office know. Staff will contact IT.

Get Ready For 65!

Under age 65? Click the title for links that will help you prepare for the decisions you'll have to make about Medicare and Social Security BEFORE you reach this birthday!