Expenditure Budget History

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5 YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A BUDGET KICK OFF MEETING ON THE TOWN OF HEBRON FISCAL YEAR BUDGET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 JOINT BUDGET MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, BOARD OF FINANCE and BOARD OF EDUCATION 7:00 P.M. DOUGLAS LIBRARY OF HEBRON COMMUNITY ROOM, 22 MAIN STREET, HEBRON This meeting will include a discussion of the FY budget guidelines, goals and objectives. There will also be a presentation on the Town of Hebron Core Services Report. The public will be given an opportunity to express their opinion on budget priorities and Town services. We encourage public input during the entire budget process. Expenditure Budget History RHAM 40 % Population Town of Hebron 2010 Census 9,686 Hebron Elementary Schools 926 RHAM Total 1,783 Hebron 976 Andover 287 Marlborough 520 Hebron BOE 35 % RHAM BOE $12,346,016 Hebron BOE $11,891,118 General Government $6,507,332 RHAM Debt $1,370,433 Town Debt $1,170,705 Capital Expenditures $417,647 Open Space $73,000 TOWN 25 % FY FY FY FY FY FY General Government Hebron BOE RHAM BOE Please see reverse

6 KEY BUDGET DATES FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Please see reverse November 1, 2012 Special Joint Meeting of Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance and Board of Education to discuss FY budget guidelines, goals and objectives. December 6, 2012 Special Joint Meeting of Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance and Board of Education to discuss FY budget guidelines, goals and objectives. December 13, 2012 Superintendent of Schools Presents Hebron BOE Budget Gilead Hill School 7:00 p.m. January, 2013 CIP Budget Review Meetings Dates TBD January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013 Board of Education Budget Workshops Gilead Hill School 7:00 p.m. February 25, 2013 RHAM Superintendent Budget Presentation to RHAM BOE 6:30 p.m. March 5, 2013 Town Manager presents FY Proposed Budget to Board of Selectmen March 7, 12, 14, 19, Board of Selectmen/Board of Finance Budget Review Meetings 21, 26, 28, 2013 Douglas Library 7:30 p.m. (Detailed BOS/BOF budget review schedule will be published in February.) March 26, 2013 Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Douglas Library 7:30 p.m. April 1, 2013 Board of Selectmen shall submit its recommendations to the Board of Finance April 8, 2013 RHAM Budget Hearing RHAM High School 7:00 p.m. April, 2013 Board of Finance Public Hearing RHAM High School 7:00 p.m. - Date TBD April, 2013 BOF budget deliberations and finalize budget for referendum Dates TBD May 7, 2013 Budget Referendum Hebron Elementary School 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. June 15, 2013 Board of Finance deadline to set Mill Rate BUDGET INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT Budget information will be updated on the Hebron website as we move through the budget process. BUDGET hebronbudget@hebronct.com We have established a budget to be used to communicate input to the public officials. All communications sent to this address will be forwarded to the members of the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, the Hebron Board of Education, the Town Manager and Superintendents of Schools.

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8 Town of Hebron Prescription Discount Card Presented by the Board of Selectmen Jeffrey Watt, Chairman, Board of Selectman DO NOT DISCARD This card can save you money on prescription drugs... and it s free.

9 The Town of Hebron is proud to partner with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) to offer an exciting program that helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, all while holding on to more of your hard earned money. The Town of Hebron Prescription Discount Card, now administered by ProAct, Inc., is a FREE program that offers discount savings on the purchase of prescription drugs. Best of all, it costs NOTHING for Town of Hebron or local taxpayers. So why pay more? Just bring this card with you to your next pharmacy visit, and let the savings begin! QUESTIONS? Call ProAct toll free at or visit PRESENT THIS CARD AT THE PHARMACY TO START ENJOYING SAVINGS ON YOUR NEW OR CURRENT PRESCRIPTIONS. Jeffrey Watt, Chairman, Board of Selectman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How does the Town of Hebron Prescription Discount Card work? A: Just present this FREE card to your pharmacist the next time you bring in a new prescription, or go for a refill. Q: Where can I use my Town of Hebron Prescription Discount Card? A: The card is accepted by most pharmacies in Connecticut, including Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Stop and Shop, Big Y, and Wal-Mart. For more information on over 55,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, please call ProAct toll free at or visit Q: What does the Town of Hebron Prescription Discount Card cover? A: All prescription medications are covered, at a discount rate. Savings are also available on Vision, Lasik, and Hearing services. For more information on discounts, please visit Q: Can I use the card if my prescriptions are already covered by insurance? A: No. This card is intended to be used if you don t have insurance, or if something is not covered by your current program. It can t be used to discount prescription co-payments or deductible charges. Pharmacy Billing Information Member # (All family members to be processed under cardholder s ID 01 person code.) RESTAT Bin # RX Grp # THB ProAct Pharmacy Helpdesk RESTAT Helpdesk (After hours and weekends) Vision and EyeBenefits Info: visit Hearing only: LASIK only: (This card has been pre-activated and is ready for immediate use.) * Accepted at Most Pharmacies Nationwide * One Card Covers an Entire Family * No Sign-Up or Registration * Free for You and Free for the Town of Hebron Program facilitated by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities

10 Introducing the Town of Hebron Prescription Drug Card FREE to Town Residents Americans are paying more for prescription drugs than ever before. Without prescription coverage, staying healthy can come at a high price. With the free Town of Hebron Prescription Discount Card, you can save money on many of your prescription purchases! Any town resident without prescription coverage can use this program. Even if you have insurance for prescription drugs, you may still benefit from the discount card, since it may save you money on prescription drugs your existing plan does not cover. Everyone is eligible! No income requirements No age requirements Unlimited use for the whole family The Town of Hebron Prescription Discount Card is: Valuable. Save an average of 45% off the pharmacy s regular price on all common prescriptions. Simple. No claim forms or annual fees are needed. Convenient. More than 55,000 participating retail pharmacies nationwide including all national pharmacies: CVS, Rite-Aid, Stop and Shop, Big Y, Wal-Mart, and Walgreens. Local pharmacies can also participate. This plan is not insurance. Savings are only available at participating retail pharmacies.

11 As the Town Manager of Hebron I am very happy to share with you a free prescription discount card program. It s a pleasure that local government can bring our citizens a benefit without a cost connected to it. The Town of Hebron can do this by partnering with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) and ProAct, Inc. By using the ProAct Discount Prescription Card it is estimated that you can save about 20% on brand name drugs and up to 70% on your generic prescription purchases when using this discount card. If you already have prescription drug coverage, you can use this card for discounts on prescriptions not covered by your insurance plan. It can be used as often as needed. It can be used for veterinary prescriptions for your pet. Sincerely, Andrew J. Tierney Town Manager Plus 3 Additional Benefits Vision Discounts Participants will now receive the following discounts on eye exams, frames, and contact lenses. Eye Exams Up to 20% off the usual and customary fee Frames Up to 50% off the retail price Lenses Up to 50% off the retail price Online Lenses Everyday low pricing and free standard shipping For participating providers, visit LASIK Discounts Program Features: Save 40-50% off the National Average Over 600 locations nationwide Credentialed physicians To find a provider and schedule an appointment, call Be sure to tell the representative that you are eligible for discounts through the ProAct Discount Card Program and tell them which town you are from. Hearing Products & Services Program Features: Savings of 35-65% National network of local ear physicians and audiologists Brand name hearing aids and products To find a provider and schedule an appointment, call Be sure to tell the representative that you are eligible for discounts through ProAct s Discount Card Program and tell them which town you are from. Should you need more information, please call the toll free number at or visit our website at endorsed by

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