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Social Security Fairness Act
by scott black 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

Please review the attached article forwarded by retired Captain Chris Kolb regarding the Social Security Fairness Act. Please reach out to Senators Ricketts and Fisger to express your support for the bill. The House has already passed it, but the Senate needs to pass it before the end of the year, so please consider reaching out to encourage their backing of the bill. Thanks for your time. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-social-security-fairness-act-what-happe… Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Attn: Scottsbluff Area Retirees
by Tara Johnson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Hi Retirees! Lt. Manny Jimenez and Kathy Behling (retired secretary in the Scottsbluff office) have organized a retiree brunch this Friday (11/15) at 1000 MST at the Perkins in Scottsbluff. Wanted to pass this along to all in the event you are in the area and are able to attend! Have a wonderful day! Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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"HELPS" Retiree Act - Information
by Tara Johnson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

We received this information and wanted to pass it along to both our retiree members and active members... Federal law was changed in January and all retired law enforcement and fire/EMS can exclude up to $3,000 worth of medical insurance premiums from their taxable income. Below is a link with additional information and also an excerpt below another state's Troopers' Association. https://www.ncpers.org/blog_home.asp?Display=329 Please be sure your retired law enforcement and fire/EMS members are aware that they may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year. This is allowable under the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Retirees Act, or the “HELPS” Retiree Act. Previously, there was a requirement that the premium had to be deducted from the retiree’s pension check in order to qualify for HELPS credit. That is no longer the case following the adoption of the federal Secure 2.0 retirement law. Qualified premiums paid directly for health, accident or long-term care insurance qualifies for the credit in 2023 and beyond. The $3,000 reduction does not appear on the annual 1099R form that is sent out by the pension fund. The retiree must claim the reduction on his or her personal 1040 tax form on Line 5B or similar adjustment. Instructions on claiming the reduction are included in IRS Publication 575 (page 7 with an update on page 2). As this is not a simple matter, pensioners may want to consult with their tax preparer to properly claim the reduction. Note that married couples where both the parties are retired police/fire/EMS may take a reduction in income of up to $6,000. Let’s do what we can to ensure that our retired members can take advantage of this tax break for retiree medical insurance. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit! While we cannot give you tax advice, we highly recommend reaching out to your tax advisor with the information below and they can assist you with any additional questions you may have. This is likely new to them, too, so please help us spread the word! Stay safe, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Q4 STAN Board Meeting - 11/9
by Tara Johnson 04 Nov '24

04 Nov '24

Hi members! We have a STAN Board meeting upcoming on November 9th. If you have any agenda items you would like to have discussed at the upcoming meeting, please be in contact with your Troop Area or Retiree Representative. (Contact information is attached.) Thank you, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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NSP Informer - Q3 2024
by Tara Johnson 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

Hi Retirees! If you were not aware, the NSP Informer is online via NSP's website. They publish this newsletter quarterly and it is a great way to keep up with the latest happenings in the patrol. Here is the link to the Q3 Informer: Administration | Nebraska State Patrol<https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/about/administration> Here is a link to the page where you can find them historically: Administration | Nebraska State Patrol<https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/about/administration> I hope this email finds you well - it finally feels like fall here in Lincoln! Best, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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NSP Retirees & STAN Membership
by Tara Johnson 08 Oct '24

08 Oct '24

Happy Monday! I hope this email finds you well! Prior to the recent retiree retreat in August, STAN Retiree Representative, Scott Black, proposed a by-law change to the STAN by-laws to include all retirees as part of our membership. This change also addressed the cost of dues amending them from $60 annually to $0. This proposal passed by vote of the current membership. You'll find the by-laws attached with the amendment mentioned in Article IV, Section 1, B on page 2. What to do? Nothing — unless you do not want to be a member. If you do not wish to be a member, please reply to this email expressing those wishes. You'll be removed from the email list and have your intent noted. If you change your contact information at any time, please let us know via this email address. The agency does NOT share your information with us, so please be sure to keep us in the loop when there are changes. What does this get me? Updates as we hear about them: current retirements, merchandise that can be ordered, legislative bills as they pertain to you as a retiree, and the inclusion in agency happenings that we are able to share. The main goal is to ensure you feel like you are still an important piece of the NSP family -- because you truly are. What if a retiree I know isn't receiving this email? Have them reach out to me or Scott and we can verify the email address we have on file. It is incredibly difficult to keep up with all the retirees. Scott has worked very hard to maintain updated information for everyone. Even with this said, we are human, error is inevitable, and it is never our intention to leave anyone out. 🙂 STAN Retiree Representative: Scott Black SBlack(a)netroopers.org ∙ 402.432.0761 We appreciate you and are happy to have each of you as a STAN Member. Best, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Photos from the Retiree Retreat
by Tara Johnson 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Hi All - Here is the link to view the photos from the retiree retreat: Here are the photos from the retreat: https://nebraska.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s234e9822051c42f18a0de63634… Have a wonderful weekend! Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Announcements and Q2 Meeting Minutes
by Tara Johnson 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Hello Members! We have a few quick things to share! The recent vote to amend the STAN By-Laws passed. This amendment now ensures retirees can continue their STAN membership with no annual dues. I have attached a copy of the amended By-Laws that are updated based on the vote. Secondly, please help the board and I thank Jesse Pfeifer who was our Troop B Representative for the last month. Jesse has been promoted to Lieutenant - huge congrats, Jesse! Because of this promotion, I will be sending out nomination forms for Troop B today and there will be a vote to follow for the Troop Area representative. I have also included a copy of the approved meeting minutes from the Q2 STAN Board meeting. Thank you, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Pella Family GoFundMe
by Tara Johnson 11 Aug '24

11 Aug '24

This is never an easy thing to share, but I know you all show up BIG for our blue family! As you may know, Jordan is a Trooper living in Exeter with his wife, Sara and their two adorable children. Recently Sara was diagnosed with Stage Four Colon Cancer. STAN sent support to the family, but we wanted to share their GoFundMe that has been set up for the opportunity to support them financially on an individual basis. If you read through the GoFundMe, you will quickly learn how dedicated Sara is to her family, students, and community. Please continue to keep their beautiful family and Sara's medical team in your thoughts and prayers - sending them all your good vibes and love. https://gofund.me/b0cc9d47 From their GoFundMe, "Sara has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and has a long road ahead of doctor's appointments and treatments. With this comes the cost of gas, lodging, medical bills plus life expenses that don't seem to go anywhere, no matter the circumstances." Thank you, Tara Tara Johnson

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Q3 2024 STAN Board Meeting Notice
by Tara Johnson 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Hi members! We have a STAN Board meeting upcoming on August 14th. If you have any agenda items you would like to have discussed at the upcoming meeting, please be in contact with your Troop Area or Retiree Representative. (Contact information is attached.) Thank you, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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