January 2019 Scoop

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Friday, January 4, 2019

SEANC Scholarship Applications Now Available!

One of the outstanding benefits of SEANC membership is its scholarship program for active and associate members, their spouses and dependent children. Last year SEANC gave out more than $100,000 in awards at the state and district levels!

The SEANC Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 awards.

Scholarship applications MUST be mailed to your district scholarship chair by April 15.

Scholarships are available in three categories: Merit-based Financial need Member only

Click here to access the applications and more information.

Also new this year, the SEANC Retiree Council has launched its own scholarship for grandchildren of retired members. Two awards will be given in each of SEANC’s five regions. For more information on how to apply for these awards, click here.

Making big changes in the new year?

Please let us know!

If major life changes come your way in 2019, please let SEANC know so we can ensure that your member benefits or insurance products are not interrupted.

These changes include: Changing work agencies or jobs Leaving state service Going on leave Filing bankruptcy Getting married or divorced Moving to a new home Just call SEANC's Member Benefits Department at 1-800-222-2758 to let us know!

Did you know that The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides unpaid job-protected leave for up to 12 weeks to care for a new child. Many families resort to exhausting their paid time off (PTO) and/or savings to cover household expenses while out on leave.

Short-term disability insurance can cover part of a new mother's income while she is out of work due to pregnancy and birth. Contact the SEANC office at 800-222-2758 or insurance@seanc.org to learn more about our short-term disability plans.

Find a SEANC discount on the go!

Download the PerksConnect Plus app to receive local deals whereever you are!

Use group code SEANC when you register.

Click below to download the app in the Google Play or the Apple App Store.

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Friday, January 11, 2019

General Assembly convenes with a fresh look for the 2019 session The 2018-19 General Assembly convened Wednesday for an organizational session and to swear in new members.

The new legislature has a decidedly different make-up than its predecessor. The most notable change is that the Republicans no longer have veto-proof supermajorities in the House or the Senate.

After re-electing Rep. Tim Moore as Speaker of the House and Sen. Phil Berger as Senate President Pro Tempore, as well as leadership positions on both sides of the aisle, the legislature adjourned. They will return to session in earnest at noon on Jan. 30.

This promises to be a busy session for state employee and retiree issues. SEANC expects pushback on State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s proposal to cut reimbursement rates to hospitals from the State Health Plan, a move that will save plan members and taxpayers millions of dollars. We also will roll out our suggestions for needed reforms to our prisons. And of course, issues such as the state budget, retirement security and worker rights will be at the forefront throughout the session as well.

Be sure to like SEANC’s Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for breaking news throughout the session, and be ready to act when we ask for your help! If you haven’t already, text the word SEANC to 50457 to sign up for text alerts!

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Friday, January 18, 2019

BREAKING NEWS: Walmart to remain "in-network" pharmacy Earlier this week, it was reported that Walmart would be leaving the CVS Caremark Pharmacy Network, which is the State Health Plan’s benefit manager. Because of this, Walmart would no longer be an “in-network” option for plan members.

This morning, State Treasurer Dale Folwell's office announced that the crisis had been averted, and Walmart will continue to be an “in-network” pharmacy. We thank the Treasurer’s office for quickly working through this matter in plan members’ best interest.

Trooper, Raleigh officer continue to recover from shootings Two shootings in two weeks have pointed out the dangers our law enforcement officers and public servants face daily. Thankfully, the state has rallied to the officers’ families’ aid.

State Trooper Daniel Harrell returned home from the hospital Wednesday after being shot in the face on a traffic stop. If you would like to donate to his family, the State Highway Patrol has set up an account in his name at the State Employees Credit Union. Visit any branch and mention account number 62389662.

Raleigh Police Officer Charles Ainsworth also remains in serious condition following a shooting a week ago and faces a long road to recovery. Those who want to help Ainsworth and his family can do so at any State Employees Credit Union branch by making a donation to the "Charles Ainsworth Recovery Fund."

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Having recruited over 150 new members so far, SEANC has started 2019 off strong.

Over the past week, SEANC’s Membership Department and Districts 6 and 60 recruited 42 new members at Broughton Hospital and 53 at O’Berry Nuero-Medical Treatment Center. Did you know that you can get paid $5 per new member recruited? Check out the dates below for our upcoming membership events. If you would like for SEANC to come to your worksite, simply fill out this form.

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