Get Moving: September is Healthy Aging Month

It’s never too late to get started on better health practices, according to Healthy Aging Magazine. This lifestyle-oriented publication serves individuals of all ages. It seeks to offer inspiration and practical ways to improve your overall well...

Take the 55+ Survey Now

The Senior Advisory Board is conducting its biennial survey of those age 55 and older in Plano. The Board wants to know your views and thoughts regarding activities, services, communications and a variety of other City topics.

The Senior Advisory Board&...

Put Breast Cancer Screening on Your To-Do List

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer when found early is easier to treat successfully. Getting regular screenings is the most reliable way to detect this disease early. Cancer is the “uncontrolled division of abnormal...

Updating Beneficiary Designations: Why It's So Important

When you sign up for TMRS, life insurance, ICMA-RC or any other bank or investment account, you are required to list a beneficiary. This is the person (or persons) who will receive the proceeds should you pass away. Often times, people fill out the form a...

Benefits Open Enrollment Begins in 3 Weeks!

The Open Enrollment process for active employees and pre-65 retirees begins Thursday, October 11…just three weeks away! Any changes or plan elections you make go into effective January 1, 2019.

There are no changes to premiums, deductibles, or c...

Soar High at the 2018 Plano Balloon Festival

With cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the aerial beauties at the 2018 InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival. From Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23, over 45 amazing balloons are expected to paint Plano skies and landsca...

Major Road Closures Scheduled for Two September Weekends

Your travel time may be extended if you plan a drive near Plano Parkway and U.S. 75 for the next couple of weekends. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the Plano Parkway bridge over Central Expressway on September 14-17 and Septembe...

Plano Showed Reverence in Memory of September 11, 2001

Many residents, councilmembers and staff fell silent during the observance honoring those who died on September 11, 2001. Thanks to the Plano Fire-Rescue and Plano Police departments for hosting the memorial service at Fire Station #1.

The events of that f...

Do Flu Shots Really Work? Yes! Get FREE Shots.

Prevent the spread of influenza this flu season. Get the flu shot…not the flu. Connect4Health (C4H) usually hosts a “free flu shot campaign” prior to the onset of the official flu season, which increases in October and November. Statistics show cases of t...

Take Time to Update Your Contact Information

All pre-65ers are strongly encouraged to carve out some time to update the contact information on file with Human Resources. Why? The 2019 Open Enrollment (OE) period is approaching – October 11-25 – and the HR staff will be sharing lo...

Check Out the Quarterly Retiree Luncheon Photos

What a turnout for the September 11 Quarterly Retiree Lunch at Carpenter Park Recreation Center! The meeting room was filled with faces representing several hundred years of public service combined. It was a most-excellent gathering of individuals who&...

Inside Plano Podcast is All New for September

Bursting with the best and latest in Plano news, this month’s episode of Inside Plano is streaming now. This podcast series is THE conversation you want to tune into regularly for concise and entertaining previews of what’s happening in Plano – from arts ...

Changes to Medicare Supplemental Plans in 2020

Changes are coming to Medicare Supplement Plans C and F. The changes are a requirement of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) passed in 2015. MACRA prohibits insurers from selling Medicare supplement plans covering Medicare Part B ded...

Has Your Spouse or Partner Completed C4H Requirements?

Less than a month remains and approximately 600 spouses or domestic partners have yet to complete the requirements to earn 2019 health premium discounts. Each employee, spouse and domestic partner MUST have one preventive exam and one biometric screening ...

The Mayor Calls on Everyone to Help Collect 50,000 Pounds of Peanut Butter

Pick up an extra jar of peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower spread and give to the annual Peanut Butter Drive. Your donation can make a huge difference in the lives of hungry people in Plano and Collin County. September is Hunger Action Month here &...

How Prepared are You and Your Family for a Disaster?

Fire. Earthquake. Chemical spill. Tornado. Snow or rain storm. During a disaster (natural or man-made), seconds matter. September is National Preparedness Month and understanding the message, “Disasters Happen: Prepare Now, Learn How,”...

Check Out the Community Paramedic Program

Did you know Plano Fire-Rescue paramedics take care of patients before anyone calls 9-1-1?

Plano Fire-Rescue’s Community Paramedic Program is part of its new Community Health Systems. Taking a more holistic healthcare approach, the program is a c...

Assume a New Yoga Position with a Goat on Your Back

What began in Oregon as merely an odd pairing of ideas in 2016, has made its way to Plano – goat yoga! One of the newest Plano Recreation activities being presented for individuals from 14 to 100 years old. The Parks and Recreation department invites you ...

Filing Your Hospital GAP Claims Just Got Easier!

American Fidelity (AF) Hospital GAP claims can now be filed online or with the AFmobile app! Reduce your claim processing time and receive your money faster. Not only can you can file your claims online, you can also check claim status, sign up for notifi...

Make Use of the Wellness Center for Older Adults

Get the help you need to handle everyday issues by calling on folks who “get it!” Have you checked out everything the Wellness Center for Older Adults has to offer? Their primary goal is to improve your quality of life – be i...

Understanding the MEDICARE Maze

Back when 30 seemed old, you may not have believed this day would come – the day you become eligible for Medicare. Turning 65 is a big life event, and thousands of baby boomers are doing it every day. Here’s what you need to know right off the bat, you:

• Mu...

Riding DART Trains and Buses Now Costs More

As of August 18, DART-ing around town will cost you more money for the pleasure of being chauffeured.  If you haven’t heard, DART (Dallas Area Rail Transit) instituted a 20% fare increase on everything except their midday pass.

What DART...

Engage Your Brain with Human Resources’ Display Case Design

The current Municipal Center lobby display (#15) pinpoints useful ways to enhance your brain’s functionality. In the cult classic “Little Shop of Horrors,” the plant-gone-wild makes one request, “Feed me, Seymour!&a...

Last Month for On-site Biometric Screenings Appointments

Team Plano, this is the last month to schedule on-site biometric screenings! Go to http://uswellness.com/Plano to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. If unable to make one of these reservations, you have the options to request a lab voucher for a...

Retiree Luncheon Recap

We loved seeing you last week and hope the luncheon provide a wealth of information. Enjoy the photos of our time together.

Watch for the RSP Cost-of-Live Adjustment on April 1

According to Retirement Security Plan provisions, retirees receiving an RSP pension may be eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective April 1, 2018.

This increase applies to retirees who have received benefits for 12 months as of Mar...

Pre-65 Retirees: Are You Taking Advantage of Your Hospital GAP Plan?

If you are under 65 years old, on the City’s health plan (not Medicare) and enrolled in the American Fidelity Hospital GAP plan, you may not be getting your full benefit. Many retirees enroll in the plan but forget about it or don’t understand what it cov...

Where Should I Go for Medical Care? Avoid a Shocking ER Bill

It can be overwhelming knowing where to go for medical care. The best way to be prepared is to establish a relationship with a Primary Care Physician, but unexpected accidents and illnesses can happen any time.

There are many healthcare options available, ...

Marinate on Good Nutrition

Team Plano, March is national nutrition month! This month let’s focus on clean eating and better food choices!

Clean eating is not about restricting your food choices, but choosing food in its most natural form with the least amount of preservati...