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Matheson Says Mileage Reimbursement Increase Vital for Utah Vets
Salt Lake City, UT—Congressman Jim Matheson said a recent Veteran’s Administration (VA) increase in the mileage reimbursement rate is an important development for Utah veterans, in the face of rising travel costs overall.
Matheson, Gordon Repeat Call for Passage of Bill to Ban Foreign Waste Imports
Washington, D.C.-- Utah Congressman Jim Matheson and Tennessee Congressman Bart Gordon today voiced strong support for action taken by a multi-state compact to close a loophole which has allowed small amounts of foreign radioactive waste to be disposed of in Utah.
Matheson: Agency Indecision Argues for Passage of Bill to Block Foreign Nuke Waste
Salt Lake City, UT — Congressman Jim Matheson said today's announcement by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that it will await a federal court decision before ruling on an application to import foreign nuclear waste further supports the need for passage of federal legislation banning foreign waste.
Medicare Part D
OPEN Enrollment Now
Fall open enrollment for 2009 Medicare prescription drug coverage runs from November 15, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Information for 2008 drug plan options available in Utah is now available on Medicare's website at www.medicare.gov.
There are four ways to review and compare plans:
- Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227, TTY 1-877-486-2048). 24 hour help is available from trained Medicare representatives.
- Visit www.medicare.gov. Compare costs, coverage and more. Get an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs for the year.
- See the listing of plans in your Medicare & You handbook and information sent to you by your plan.
- Talk with local Medicare experts at your State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
IRS Opens Identity Protection Specialized Unit
As part of the Service’s strategy to reduce taxpayer burden caused by identity theft, a new Identity Protection Specialized Unit opened October 1, 2008. This unit will help resolve identity theft victims’ issues quickly and effectively.
Victims can call a dedicated toll-free number, 800-908-4490, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., local time. The unit will reduce taxpayer burden by providing individualized assistance, including:
- A single customer service representative to work with each identity theft victim to answer questions and resolve his or her issues.
- A new and simplified process to verify taxpayer identity and identity theft.
- A place for taxpayers to self-report identity theft before it impacts their tax accounts
- A place for taxpayers to self-report incidents where they may be at risk for identity theft because their personally identifiable information has been compromised (for example, stolen purse/wallet).
In addition, the unit will assist taxpayers who have already had their tax accounts impacted by identity theft, but have not yet had their issues resolved. The unit will refer taxpayers to the IRS area that is working the identity theft issue and also collaborate with that area to monitor the case through resolution.