Ken Jacksteit, Editor

Mattos Mail Bag!

Hello all,There were 60 attendees at this month’s meeting.
Thank you all!Condolences to the family of retirees: 
Sgt. Carlos (Chuck) Paredes #1562
Sgt. Ken Rawson #3006Returning members: Gordy Bowen, Geeno Gular, Steve MarcotteHappy Birthday to the members celebrating this month and to the $25 birthday gift card winners:
February:

• Jim Pearce (Bass Pro)
• Tony Destro (Starbucks)
• George Padilla (Shell Gas)

Don Dardanelli (S.O.), Gordy Bowen, Ken Tanaka, Tony Destro, George Padilla, Ernie Alcantar,
Rene RetutaActive
1   Alcantar, Ernie                      (2010)
2   Baxter, Jack                          (2003)
3   Bowen, Gordy                      (2010)
4   Brocato, Dominic                  (1993)
5   Carlton, Jim                          (1998)
6   Christiansen, Rich                 (1997)
7   Dardanelli, Don (S.O./Assoc.) (2022)
8   Destro, Tony                         (1998)
9   Finnie, Bob                           (2019)
10 Hernandez, Rudy                  (2001)
11 Howell, Jim                          (1998)
12 Ingraham, George                 (1998)
13 Jackson, Curtis                      (2010)
14 Johnson, Mardy                    (2001)
15 Jurado, Manny                     (2007)
16 Lobach, Bob                         (2007)
17 Moudakas, Terry                  (1995)
18 Padilla, George                     (2004)
19 Pearce, Jim                           (1993)
20 Retuta, Rene                        (2010)
21 Reyes, Moises Jr.                  (2006)
22 Smith, Kevin (S.O./Assoc.)     (2004)
23 Tanaka, Ken                         (2011)
24 Weir, Tony                           (2010)
25 Yules, Ken                            (1995)Deceased
Adams, Gene
Confer, Rick
Flory, Dave
Lail, Hal
Luca, Dennis
Schmidt, Paul
Wheatley, Tom
Raffle prizes donated by: Guy Bernardo, Cindy Buell, Carm Grande, John Low, Al McCulloch, Steve Mello, Gene Phillips, Walt Robinson, Tony Rodriguez, PBA.
As always, all contributions are very much appreciated, thank you!Announcements:
There will be a memorial service on March 29, 2026 at the Police Officers Association Hall
at 1151 N. First St., San Jose from 1-3 pm.
If you would like to attend, your RSVP is requested so that may plan accordingly.
You may RSVP his daughter, Angele’ at lgangeleprice@gmail.comhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/douglas-zwemke-obituary?id=60736334&utm_source=copiedlink&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=obitshare
Next range qualifications for retirees: Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at  2:00 pm.
PAB Range (408) 277-5372.
Click on the link for dates through 2026:
https://www.sjpd.org/about-us/organization/bureau-of-administration/range-calendar/-curm-3/-cury-2026#starthere
Ernie Alcantar, Mike Kihmm
Cindy Buell

Phil Rodgers, Steve Marcotte, Larry Reuter, Dave Wysuph, Chacha Ramon, Tom Mazzone,
Tom Anthony

Steve Mello (Mt. View), Bill Santos, Don Meade, Mike Amaral, Mike Kihmm, Joe Salamida,
Craig Clifton, Mike Alford, Ken Jacksteit

Ted Vasquez, Cindy Buell, Chaplain Jim Becknall, Wil Montano, Frank Portillo, George Padilla,
Ernie Alcantar, Don Parks, Jerry Smith, Ralph Percelle, Neal Wilson

Jim Lucarotti, Al McCulloch, Tony Destro, Charlie Hoehn, Carm Grande

Time to eat.

Don Dardanelli, Guy Bernardo, Dave Byers, Rodger Cripe, Terry Handforth

Robert Valenzuela, Susan Annino, Mike Mendez, Tony Rodriquez

Walt Robinson, Phil Flores, George McCall

Dave Byers, Darrell Cortez

Scott Savage, Ken Tanaka, Ken Munson

Gordy Bowen, Gene Phillips

Jerry Smith, Rich Frazier

Don Dardanelli, Joe Salamida

Chaplain Jim Becknall, Rich Frazier, John Quinn

Jim Spence, Darrell Cortez

It is important that the PBA maintains accurate contact information for all members.
Updates may be sent to:
Cindy Buell, blueeyedboys@comcast.net or Ken Jacksteit, kj2196@gmail.com

As always, if you may have a question, concern, or comment, my email is:
uunnoo@sbcglobal.net

Ernie Alcantar
PBA President

My opinion of last nights SOTU!

his Moment of the State of the Union Just Lost the Democrats the Midterms STORY HERE

• Alice forwarded a summary of California Bill AB1900 (CalCare), stating it will eliminate private health care plans.
• The bill establishes a framework for a single-payer system but lacks a final cost estimate, requiring a future fiscal analysis.
• Funding would rely on a CalCare Trust Fund collecting redirected federal dollars and proposed new state revenues like taxes.

IF YOU LIKE YOUR HEALTH CARE PLAN, YOU CANNOT KEEP IT!

There is a new SINGLE PAYER HEALTH PLAN, AB1900 submitted by Democrats in California that WILL impact your finances and your health care.  IT WILL ELIMINATE PRIVATE HEALTH CARE PLANS.  Here is a summary of the Bill I was able to put together.

As of now, AB 1900 (CalCare) does not include a specific cost estimate or final funding plan in the bill text itself — and that’s by design; the bill focuses on establishing the framework for a universal health system, not on the final financing details. (LegiScan)

Here’s what is known and what experts expect based on past analyses of similar proposals:

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 Estimated Costs

• The bill itself doesn’t specify a total price tag yet. It requires the CalCare Board to perform a fiscal analysis and determine if revenues are sufficient before implementation. (LegiScan)
• Previous single-payer-related studies (on similar ideas like CalCare/AB 2200) by planning bodies have suggested hundreds of billions of dollars annually could be needed to cover all care for all Californians — possibly in the range of roughly $300 billion–$500 billion a year or more — if scaled broadly and immediately. (This isn’t from AB 1900 directly but from analysis of similar comprehensive system proposals; a final number would depend on benefit design and costs control.) (Word & Brown General Agency)

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 How Funding Would Work (the Framework)

 1. CalCare Trust Fund

• The bill sets up a special CalCare Trust Fund to hold money dedicated to the program. (Digital Democracy | CalMatters)
• This fund would receive federal and state funds earmarked for health coverage.

 2. Federal Waivers/Approvals

• To redirect existing federal health funding — especially Medicare, Medi-Cal (Medicaid), CHIP, and ACA marketplace subsidies — into the CalCare system, the Board must negotiate waivers with the federal government. (LegiScan)
• Successfully redirecting these funds could bring tens of billions of federal health dollars into the state early on.

 3. State Revenue Sources (To Be Proposed)

AB 1900 itself doesn’t lay out new taxes, but any ultimate financing plan would likely involve a mix of:

• Higher state taxes (often progressive income tax increases or payroll taxes)
• Employer contributions
• Business taxes
• Redirected federal payments (as noted above)
• Possibly other revenue streams (e.g., assessments on high income or wealth)

Past analysis of single-payer proposals for California has suggested that state-level tax increases would be necessaryto raise the large sums required — though proponents argue overall health spending could fall after eliminating premiums and administrative overhead. (Word & Brown General Agency)

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 Key Safeguards in the Bill

Before any real CalCare system launches:

 The CalCare Board must conduct a fiscal analysis to show revenue will cover costs. (LegiScan)
 Many provisions won’t take effect until sufficient revenues are in the Trust Fund. (Digital Democracy | CalMatters)
 California must obtain all needed federal approvals to redirect federal dollars. (LegiScan)

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 Bottom Line

 Cost isn’t yet finalized — AB 1900 sets up the system and requires a formal finance plan. (LegiScan)
 Potential overall cost would be very large — likely in the hundreds of billions per year if implemented statewide.
 Funding would come from a combination of redirected federal health dollars and new or expanded state revenues, with the CalCare Trust Fund collecting and managing that money. (Digital Democracy | CalMatters)

STATE OF THE UNION

ATTENTION!
THIS IS NOT A MURPY & LEROY FARSIDER

IT IS A PARTICIPATION PROJECT AND YOU ARE
SUPPOSED TO BE PARTICIPATING!!!

IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH,
A FUNNY ARTICLE OR PHOTO, ESPCIALLY IF IT INVOLVES COPS!
OR TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR KIDS IN YOUR POOL. MAKE US ALL JEALOUS!

C’ya

L.Pyle #1621