Indiana Deferred Compensation ISPA has received several calls on who to contact to receive information on our Deferred Comp Plan. Go to www.hoosierstart.com. and for all questions please call 1-877-728-6738 and take option #2 and this will place you in touch with an |
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Death Benefits The following is a breakdown for ACTIVE employees in the State Police Pension Plan. NATURAL ACCIDENTAL LINE-OF-DUTY Pension plan $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 Supplemental Death Benefit * General Supplemental Life Minimum **CIGNA Accidental $149,000 $149,000 Death and Dismemberment State Public Safety Officers $150,000 Special Death Benefit ***Federal Public Safety $303,064 Officers Special Death Benefit TOTALS $74,500 $223,500 $676,564 ****
Member Benefits Beneficiaries of an Active State Police employee will receive a monthly or lump sum payment based on the employee’s pension contributions at the time of death as outlined by the Pension Trust Agreement. Any family members listed as dependents on the employees ISP Health Insurance coverage, at the time of death, will be able to continue the coverage at no cost for two years or until marriage or loss of dependency status. Following that, they will be able to stay in the health insurance plan by paying the premium. When an employee dies in the Line-of-Duty, family members will be eligible for additional monthly payments as designated by the Pension Trust Agreement. In addition, spouse and dependent shildren will be eligible to attend any state supported college tuition free. If an employee were to die in the Line-of-Duty, while preventing or apprehending a person who has committed a Federal crime, there are additional benefits available. * Voluntary enrollment, minimum $60,000, maximum subject to underwriting. ** Payable for Accidental Death on or off duty. *** Yearly cost of living increase every October. **** For Active
Monuments by Robinson & Sons Creates New Memorial to Honor Trooper Bob Lather By Teresa Lather Bodnyk As we know the cost of funeral's for our love one's increases each year with no end in sight. Thanks to Teresa Lather Bodnyk and Chuck Layton our ISP and ISPA families can now save a little money with burial expenses. Chuck Layton and the Robinson’s have now generously offered their help to other ISP officers (active or retired) and their immediate family members (spouse and children). Dale Robinson has explained to me that he will offer the following: · A free single gray granite flush or bevel marker, free of charge to any officer killed in-the-line of duty. (I hope we never have to use this service again.) · All markers, monuments, benches, etc. at a substantially reduced price in black, china red and, morning rose granite (I choose a black granite tablet and base). The Robinson’s can also add personalized etching to honor the life, loves, hobbies and occupation of family members. Custom work with boulders and plaques are also available. Their service is statewide and they can work with most local cemeteries. If you have any further questions please contact Teresa on her email at teresab920@aol.com or call (317) 407-2660. Also, please feel free to contact Monuments by Robinson & Sons directly at (317) 373-0111. Their address is:
ISP Health, Dental & Vision Booklet:
You can now go on the web and print out or view a copy of the Health, Dental & Vision Booklet. This booklet will help explain your Health benefits. Go to the State Police web-site at www.in.gov/isp. Click on About ISP. Click Divisions and scroll down the page to Human Resources. Below ISP Retiree Information click on Health, Dental & Vision Booklet. You can view or print out a complete copy of this booklet.
MEMBERSHIP ~WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE THE Greater membership means more credibility. When the Indiana State Police Alliance speaks for you, improving communications with the membership, everyone contributing their individual ideas and concerns, it permits the Indiana State Police Alliance to accomplish more for the group. We welcome your ideas and constructive criticism. Stay in touch: 1-800-382-1104. The following are benefits of the Indiana State Police Alliance membership: Insurance - The ISPA will pay $10,000 to the beneficiary designated on the most recent ISPA membership application or beneficiary card when an active ISPA member expires in the line of duty. The ISPA will pay $3,000 for a non-line of duty death. The ISPA will pay $500 when the spouse, natural child or legally adopted child of an active ISPA member dies. Upon notification of the line of duty death of a National Troopers Coalition member (all active ISPA members are NTC members), the Treasurer of the NTC will immediately forward a check from the NTC Foundation in the amount of $500 to the beneficiary of the deceased member, as identified by the NTC member organization (ISPA). American Income Life Insurance Company will provide $2,000 for Accidental Death and Dismemberment as a member of the Winzenread Scholarship – This scholarship is for high school seniors only. Please see our website for specific criteria. College Scholarship - The ISPA provides $10 per credit hour or quarter schedule (with a maximum benefit of $1,000) to active, retired and deceased ISPA members' children when enrolled in higher education programs. A Completion Bonus of $100 for Associates Degree and $200 for Bachelors Degree with a maximum Completion Bonus of $200. See the back side of the scholarship application or website for further details and requirements. Click here for scholarship application. Respect for Law Camp - The ISPA will pay 1/2 the enrollment fee for an ISPA member to send his/her dependent to attend the Respect for Law Camp and/or Career Camp. Retirement - Active ISPA members with three years consecutive membership prior to retirement (20 years service) receive a commemorative retirement plaque, an ISPA watch, a $100 check, an Honorary Life Membership, continued mailings, etc. Legal Assistance - The ISPA with board approval, will assist members with legal expenses when related to official duties and/or responsibilities. When a critical incident happens, such as a police action shooting, we will have an attorney on the scene within two hours. National Troopers Coalition - The ISPA is a member of the National Troopers Coalition (NTC) representing approximately forty-three (43) states and 44,000 troopers across the country and Miscellaneous – We also have various discounts from time to time on things such as carpet/flooring, rental cars, hotel stays, Collectively, we have made some real progress with the Department and the Legislature. We are the only association that has a full time lobbyist that represents our members at the local legislative level. With very hard work, in 2007, the ISPA was able to secure a large pay raise for all of our members. We look forward to more success in the future. The Indiana State Police Alliance is working hard to improve your conditions! Check us out at indianasfinest.com
Join NOW! Click here for an ISPA application (Adobe Acrobat) Vacation Home Available!I would like to make my Florida vacation home available to ISP Alliance Members at a discount. Below this message I have included a link to the website for our house in Florida, which is near Orlando and just 10 miles from Disney World. I am offering $100 off the normal rental rate for alliance members. Click here for more information |
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