Hawaii State Federation
HISF - NARFE
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
Welcome to the website for the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Hawaii State Federation (HISF).
Six chapters on 2 islands plus State of Hawaii (SOH) National members are part of the HISF.
Oahu: 1450 Lanakila, 1518 Kaimuki, 1656 Waikiki, 1657 Leeward, 1681 Kaneohe
Kauai: 1513 Kauai
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Hawaii: 1802 Kailua Kona, closed in January 2024 and 1563 Big Island (Hilo), closed December 2, 2023
Chapter information is accessed via the Chapters tab/link and websites with links (blue underlined)
DoD Civilian Retirees ID Cards (CAC) are Barred From DoD Bases
Military bases are set to stop accepting Civilian Retiree Identification Cards (CAC) at end of 8/31/2023 as part of the Defense Department's move toward a federal real-ID standard, though base commanders may choose to continue accepting the cards temporarily. Thereafter, by presenting a Real ID-compliant driver's license and Standard Form-50 Retirement document, civilian retirees could enroll at a base's Visitor Control Center to facilitate future visits. If you no longer have your copy of your retirement-SF 50, you must submit a written request for a copy to National Personnel Records Center, Annex. We question why DoD does not accept the CACs in place of the retirement form since that form needed to be provided when first applying for their CAC.
Officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, plan to enroll civilian retirees in the DoD's Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) which still requires the SF-50 Retirement. The base will accept Civilian Retiree ID Cards that become invalid after Aug. 31 until the transition is complete and the retirees have their DBIDS cards. What is the impact on access to the golf courses, Bellows, military camp sites, Hale Ikena, etc.
In 2009, civilian retirees’ access to base privileges was granted in recognition of the service provided by them alongside their military personnel. In a recent post, "DoD civilian retirees have traditionally enjoyed MWR facilities and programs…We want to ensure that all DoD civilian retirees will continue to enjoy base access privileges while maintaining security measures."
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has said its retirees may present Form 2574, Armed Forces Exchange Services Privilege Card, in place of the retirement form.
Joyce Matsuo, President
NARFE-HI State Federation
Sample Letter
(date)
National Personnel Records Center, Annex
1411 Boulder Boulevard
Valmeyer, IL 62295
Fax number – 618-935-3014 or 618-935-3019
re: Request copy of SF-50 Retirement
Dear Sir or Madam:
I request a copy of my SF-50 Retirement action form. After August 31, 2023, DoD civilian retirees are now required to provide a REAL-ID and SF 50 Retirement document to gain access to the base. Please expedite my request. The information you require follows:
1. Full name used during Federal employment –
2. Date of birth –
3. Social Security Number –
4. Name and location of employing Federal agency –
5. Beginning and ending dates of Federal Service –
6. Complete return mailing address and/or authorized return fax number –
_____________________________ __________________
(Signature - Hand-signed in cursive) (Date of Request)
My contact phone number – xxx-xxx-xxxx
Alzheimer's 2024
(updated 4/2024)
Collected $1,205.00 as of 29 February for F/Y 23/24. You may donate using the form on page 17of the April NARFE magazine.
Lawrence Enomoto set up sites for the 2024 Longest Day and the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at :
http://act.alz.org/goto/narfehi2024longestday
and
http://act.alz.org/goto/narfehi2024walk
As of 31 January 2024 NARFE total fund raising was $16,139,625.00 which is in excess of the goal of $16 million by 31 December 2025.
Larry Enomoto's Alzheimer's Teams report for the HISF is posted on the Alzheimer's page.
NARFE-FEEA
HAWAII WILDFIRES DISASTER RELIEF ANNOUNCEMENT – Aug 2023
Hawaii Wildfires (DR-4724-HI)
- Major Disaster Declaration declared on August 10, 2023
Hawaii Upcountry Fire (FM-5476-HI)
Hawaii Lahaina Fire (FM-5475-HI)
Hawaii Mauna Kea Beach Fire (FM-5478-HI)
Hawaii Pulehu Fire (FM-5477-HI)
Hawaii Kohala Ranch Fire (FM-5474-HI)
- Fire Management Assistance Declaration declared on August 9, 2023/August 8 for Kohala Ranch Fire)
As a result of these declarations, federal and Postal Service employees and retirees who have suffered damages may apply for disaster relief by going to the website: www.feea.org - Disasters - and find the form to complete on-line which may provide $500 assistance for their damages along with the instructions to file a claim.
NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) works in partnership with FEEA (Federal Employees Education and Assistance Fund) to provide direct disaster relief to federal/USPS employees and retirees. NARFE covers its members in good standing and FEEA covers full and part-time federal/USPS employees employed for more than one year. NARFE-FEEA offers up to $500 to help cover temporary lodging, replacement beds, and major home repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster aid.
From a retiree that successfully applied and received a Navy DBIDS card this week: The Naval Base PH Pass/ID office is currently issuing the DBIDS card for those that bring in the SF-50 Retirement and a valid ID (REAL ID).Civilian retirees are encouraged to complete the SECNAV Form 5512/1 in advance and bring to the Pass & ID to help reduce wait time. Note: If you do not have an eligible sponsor, leave section 24 of the Form 5512/1 (base sponsor’s name) blank. This information will be provided at Pass & ID.
Link to fillable pdf (SECNAV Form 5512/1) https://media.defense.gov/2022/May/05/2002991083/-1/-1/0/SECNAV%205512(fillable).PDF
HISF 37th State Conference, April 20, 2023
YouTube video by Chieko Higuchi, Chapter 1657
Photos by Art Kluvo, Chapter 1657
NARFE is a membership association of active and retired federal and USPS employees and their survivor annuitants. Like other union and employees’ associations, NARFE fights for active employees’ pay and benefits but it is the only organization that works to protect our earned retirement benefits. Join NARFE today.
Scam Alerts:
1. SCAM ALERT – NEW MEDICARE CARD
Just a heads up that there is a scam going around involving the new Medicare Cards coming out in April. We will get new Medicare cards but NO one will call us or visit us.
Starting 4/1/18 Medicare will start a year-long project to replace all current Medicare cards for beneficiaries to convert to alphanumeric ID numbers. Currently, the ID number is your social security number. The new cards will be mailed out from April 2018 to April 2019. You don't need to request it or do anything.
Medicare does not charge for cards or want your personal information over the phone. DO NOT give out any information over the phone or to anyone who comes to your home.
Example of the new Medicare cards
WHAT'S THE SCAM?
Somebody from "MEDICARE " will call to tell you that you are getting a new Medicare card. But until it comes you will need a temporary card. Fee for the card is between $5-50 dollars. They want personal information, bank account or credit card so they can process your temporary card.
THINGS TO REMEMBER: Medicare will never call you unless you ask them to. Medicare does all communications by mail unless you ask them to call.
Ditto for anybody saying they "work with Medicare to make sure you get everything you are entitled to" .
If it has happened to you or your friends or loved ones and personal info has been given out immediately take action to protect yourself against identity theft.
2. IRS Warns Taxpayers, Tax Pros of New Email Scam Targeting Hotmail Users
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers and tax professionals of a new email scam targeting Hotmail users that is being used to steal personal and financial information.
The phishing email subject line reads: “Internal Revenue Service Email No. XXXX | We’re processing your request soon | TXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX”. The email leads taxpayers to sign in to a fake Microsoft page and then asks for personal and financial information.
The IRS has received over 900 complaints about this new phishing scheme that seems to exclusively target Hotmail users. The suspect websites associated with this scam have been shut down, but taxpayers should be on the lookout for similar schemes.
Individuals who receive unsolicited emails claiming to be from the IRS should forward it to phishing@irs.gov and then delete it. It is important to keep in mind the IRS generally does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. For more information, visit the “Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts” page on IRS.gov.
The IRS reminds tax professionals to be aware of phishing emails, free offers and other common tricks by scammers. Tax professionals who have data breaches should contact the IRS immediately through their Stakeholder Liaison. See Data Theft Information for Tax Professionals.
Kaneohe Chapter Vice President Receives Congressional Gold Medal
Upper Left - Federation President John Priolo and Dr. Ernest Harris
Upper Right- First Lady Dawn Ige, Senator Brian Schatz, Dr. Ernest Harris and Betty Jo Harris
Lower Front - Sandra Kawate, Grace Kramer, Dr. Ernest Harris, Betty Jo Harris, Audrey Choy and Lucy Ige
Lower Back - John Priolo, Marvin Iseke, Virginia Rolland and Kathryn Tsumura
Dr. Ernest J. Harris, Kaneohe Chapter 1681, Vice President, received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest congressional honor given to a civilian, in a presentation at Washington Place on Saturday, November 12, 2016 for his service as a member of the Montford Point Marines. He was among the first wave of African Americans who volunteered to become U.S. Marines at Monford Point, North Carolina. He was grateful that as a result of his military service , he was able to receive financial support for a college education under the GI Bill.
Dr. Harris earned a Bachelors degree in Chemistry with a minor in Zoology from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a Master's degree in Entomology from the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Entomology from the University of Hawaii.
He worked for the USDA in Hawaii for 40 years and was recognized for his work on eradication of the fruit fly, in over 20 countries and has published over 120 peer-reviewed papers.
The Hawaii Federation is extremely proud of his accomplishments and along with his wife Bettyre Jo and their children Mark, Tanya and Greg.
Fraud Alert July 13, 2016
FRAUD ALERT
NARFE does not have a new credit card affiliation
Members receiving a Platinum Business Account credit card from -- Select Funding -- should not activate the card and should shred it.
Self Plus One Option
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 establishes a Self Plus One enrollment type in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Coverage under a Self Plus One enrollment was available beginning in January 2016.
The first opportunity to enroll in Self Plus One was November 2015.
Visit opm.gov site for additional information--
http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/special-initiatives/self-plus-one/
Click to view page Henry J. Magee - 2015 National Service Officer of the Year
FEEA Disaster Assistance
For NARFE members who have suffered a loss due to our recent hurricanes/tropical storms or the lava flow, help is available from the NARFE-FEEA Disaster Fund. Contact FEEA at www.feea.org or 1-800-338-0755.
HSFC Virtual eService Office
Notice
The HSFC eService Virtual Office opened on Tuesday, 28 May, 2014.
This new office is virtual since there is no "real" physical office building or room like the prior office in the Federal Building.
Two contact options support the virtual office.
Option 1 -- Telephone on Oahu 377-4277 or (808) 377-4277
The caller will be greeted by a short message describing the virtual office and will be requested to leave a message with - contact/callback information, following the "beep".
1. name
2. phone number
3. a short description of the request
The message will be recorded like traditional voicemail and forwarded to the HSFC Virtual Office e-mail system.
Option 2 -- e-mail narfe808@gmail.com
The sender's e-mail request will be delivered to the HSFC Virtual Office e-mail system.
New mail (in the HSFC Virtual Office e-mail system) will be viewed on non-holiday week days by a HSFC eService Office staff member.
Initial contact/response for new requests:
Option 1, telephone - Via phone call to the request originator will be made by 4 pm HST, if the request is received by 2 pm HST and the recorded voice message contains useable information, contact/callback phone number.
Option 2, e-mail - Via e-mail, to the request originator's address will be made by 4 pm HST, if the request is received by 2 pm HST.
OPM's FEGL Services now On-Line
OPM's Retirement Services announced yesterday that retirees can now see their current Federal Employees Group Life Insurance coverage on-line at Services Online.
Once the retiree has logged in to SOL, they can select the Verification of Life Insurance link and follow the instructions to print their FEGLI coverage information.
While the retiree can see the insurance coverage amount, they will not be able to view their designation of beneficiary form that is in their retirement file.
The online address for Services online is www.servicesonline.opm.gov.
Relocated Notices and Alerts (click on topic below to view)
FEEA Disaster & Assistance IRS SCAM Notice TSP Fraud Federal Budget Issues
Website http://tinyurl.com/narfehi e-mail narfe808@gmail.com
NARFE Service Center (Federal Bldg, Honolulu) -- Closed Jan 18, 2013
