RPEC On Air

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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

  1. OCT 17

    Episode 7 - RPEC On Medicare Part 3: PEBB Medicare Open Enrollment – Ft. Tim Smolen & Matt Groshong

    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 health insurance through PEBB, tune in and make sure you are prepared, do your research so you can make the best choice for you, and please don’t miss your deadline!

    56 min

  2. OCT 15

    Episode 6 - RPEC On Medicare Part 2: Medicare on the Commercial Market - Ft. Tim Smolen & Matt Groshong

    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 make the best choice for you.

    50 min

  3. OCT 15

    Episode 5 - RPEC On Medicare Part 1: Getting Started in Medicare - Ft. Tim Smolen & Matt Groshong

    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 right the first time.

    59 min

  4. JUL 19

    Episode 4 - Get Excited!

    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!

    10 min

  5. JUN 6

    Episode 3 - Volunteer for SHIBA! - Featuring Tim Smolen

    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.

    31 min

  6. MAY 3

    Episode 2 - 2024 Legislative Session Recap - Featuring Emmett Mills

    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.

    52 min

  7. MAY 3

    Episode 1 - An Introduction to RPEC On Air - Featuring Johanna Standish

    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!

    8 min
  • 7 Episodes

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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.

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    Retired Public Employees Council of Washington
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  • Episodes
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