MEMBERSHIP AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT
NATCA Store Item of the Week: Micro Fleece Jacket
Features : The anti - pill fleece full - zip jacket is 100 percent pol yester . As an ideal
lightweight alternative to wool, our jacket is exceptionally warm, wind - resistant, moisture
wicking, water repellent, and quick drying. Jacket has elasticized waistband and cuffs as
well as side pockets.
Available sizes: S - 4XL
Available colors: Navy, Black, Hunter Green, Red, and Yellow
Price: $34
Made in the USA.
To see the item and how to order: Select USPS or UPS as your shipping
preference on your orders. To check on stock availability or for further assistance, call
800.266.0895 or email natcastore@natcadc.org .
2017 Pocket Calendars
Log in to the NATCA Po rtal for one free copy of the 2017 NATCA Pocket
calendar. Please insure that your mailing information under "My Profile " is correct. Once
you have verified the information, click the "Event" tab and make your request under
"Request for 2017 Pocket Calenda r". Please make your request no later than November
11. The pocket calendars will be mailed to your residence by mid - December. Bulk orders
can be purchased later through the NATCA Store.
Member Portal
Have you moved recently and need to update your maili ng address? No problem!
Simply log in at the Member Portal and u pdate your contact information. Those
registering for the first time must have your NATCA member number ready as it is
needed when you register. For f urther assistance, contact Customer Service at 800 - 266 -
0895 or emailuwadmin@natca.net .
Benefits Spotlight: Get Rolling !
Is your car running a little TIREd? Puttering here and there? Through NATCA
and the Fire stone Auto care program, tire discounts of store cost, plus 10 percent are
available on any tire purchase. Along with the tire discount you can also receive 15
percent off of wheel balancing and 15 percent off of valve stems.
As if that ' s not good enough, in addition to tire care, you can re ceive 15 percent
off of regular - priced maintenance. Special maintenance repair and tire offers are
exclusive to program members. Visit NATCA Bene fits on the natca.org website for more
information.
Cambridg e Corner: What's the Catch 65?
If you do not sign up for Medicare Part B when you are first eligible, but then
decide after a year or more that you want Part B, you would pay a late - enrollment
p enalty that is the current monthly Part B premium increased by 10 percent for every 12
months you could have been enrolled but were not. Unfortunately, the specter of paying
a higher Part B premium for delaying enrollment causes many individuals to enroll as
soon as they are eligible for coverage, even if they don't really need more coverage at
the time.
They should think instead about the $1,200 or more they are saving in Part B
premiums each year by not enrolling as soon as they are eligible. In deciding whether to
enroll in Medicare Part B, federal employees and retirees should consider the monthly
