Originally Posted on October 13, 2016The Lodge has been working on a group insurance plan for ALL Chicago Police Retirees, their spouses, and surviving spouses. Mailings were sent out on Tuesday October 18th and the FOP logo will appear on the mailing. All of your questions can be answered by the Labor First team (at 855-979-8840 or 312-248-7251 ) AFTER OCTOBER 17th, please call Labor First directly once you’ve received this mailing. There will also be Open Enrollment Info-Group Meetings held on the North and South sides, important dates and locations are listed below.2016 IMPORTANT DATESPre-Scheduled Open Enrollment(APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED)October 29, 30, 31 at FOP HALL (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)November 1, 2, 3, 4 at FOP HALL (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)Open Enrollment Info-Group Meetings (NORTH)November 1 and 3 at Lone Tree Manor and Banquets(9 a.m.-Noon)Located at 7730 N Milwaukee Ave Niles 60714(No appointments necessary for InformationalSessions)Open Enrollment Info-Group Meetings (SOUTH)November 2 & 4 at Bourbon Street Bar(9 a.m.-Noon)Located at 3359 West 115th Street Merrionette Park(No appointments necessary for InformationalSessions)All meetings requiring appointments will be scheduled directlythrough Labor First.Labor First can be reached to set up and appointment at theFOP Hall by calling 855-979-8840 or312-248-7251 AFTER OCTOBER 17THOpen Enrollment Dates are as follows:Medicare Annuitants & Spouses:October 17 – December 6Non-Medicare Annuitants & Spouses:November 1– December 6Medicare Annuitant with Non-Medicare Spouse:November 1–December 6Premiums for these programs will be deducted from your pension check to assist Annuitants in maintaining the $3,000 HELPS Tax Deduction to which Retired Public Safety Officers are entitled.Please Click Here to view the 8 page retiree Healthcare information packet.