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Member Benefit Spotlight
CSEA-endorsed insurance protects our members for life
BUFFALO — Sometimes, life doesn’t go according to plan.
When unforeseen events happen or family expenses rise above your income, it’s good to know CSEA endorsed Member Benefit programs have your back.
“I am enrolled in the $10,000 Accidental Death Benefit, and use the Purchasing Power program,” she said. “I use my added savings to help cushion my grocery
bill. I couldn’t be happier. CSEA membership has its benefits.”
Braaten, a Pearl Insurance representative in Western
New York, said insurance and health needs change over time.
CSEA member Jeanette Grange knows firsthand a little research and making a simple phone call can make all the difference in the world.
Grange, a mental
“We have
group-buying
power to protect members from financial hardships if they arise,”
he said. “Over time, you may also require more frequent health checkups and your chances of requiring hospital visits and home care support are greater as you age. CSEA’s insurance solutions can help ensure you and your family are
not burdened with unmanageable bills. I know firsthand our optional insurance programs will definitely improve your bottom line and better your standard of living — that’s a fact.”
Grange said, as a working person just trying to make ends meet, Pearl Insurance has been a lifesaver.
“The best part is CSEA makes it so easy to pay your premiums with convenient payroll deduction — no bills to pay, no checks to write and no missed payments,” she said. “It has been a real stress reliever.”
To find out more about CSEA-endorsed insurance programs and services, visit cseainsurance. com or call the CSEA Insurance Group Administrator at 518-640-8100.
— Ove Overmyer
health therapy aide at Buffalo Psychiatric Center and CSEA member since 2005, had already opted into a CSEA-sponsored Term Life Insurance policy through
Pearl Insurance. Recently, after overhearing two co-workers talk about other great benefits offered through CSEA’s endorsed insurance provider, Grange wanted to learn more.
In fact, Grange’s auto insurance renewal was due and it was “unwelcome news.” The increase was unacceptable, and she knew her budget couldn’t handle the new premiums. Grange immediately called Pearl Insurance for a quote.
“The customer service at
Pearl is amazing,” she said. “Representatives Jeff Braaten and Emily Carpenter are a pleasure to work with — they are accessible, knowledgeable, fast and friendly.
I ended up saving more than
$200 per month by bundling my optional insurance plans. I now have a new life insurance policy, the Group Comprehensive Accident Plan (CAP), plus auto and renters’ insurance.”
Grange takes advantage of other CSEA member benefits as well.
Grange
Braaten
CSEA members take the plunge
Members of the CSEA Northern Peeps Polar Plunge team take the plunge into the St. Lawrence Seaway to raise money for Special Olympics. Central Region President Ken Greenleaf joined the team for their plunge. Photo by Cassandra Rucker, Special Olympics.
At the Brookhaven Polar Plunge, plungers dry off after taking a cold dip. From left, CSEA Suffolk Retirees Local activist Meg Shutka, Town
of Brookhaven White Collar Unit 4th Vice President Eric Shutka, Town of Brookhaven White-Collar Unit Executive Vice President Walter
Dunn III and Brookhaven Commissioner of Information Technologies Scott Bradley. Photo provided by Bob Brandow. See Page 2 for more coverage of recent Polar Plunges.
Attention: Private Sector Local Presidents Important Election Information
The term of office for current Private Sector Local officers will expire on June 30, 2019. Elections for office must be conducted and completed before the new term begins on July 1, 2019.
A letter was sent by the Statewide Election Committee (SEC) on September 17 to each Private Sector Local President (or, where applicable, to the CSEA Administrators) requesting each Executive Board to select 1) a Chairperson and Election Committee or 2) an Election Meeting Chair (for Locals with 150 members or less), prior to October 15, 2018. An Election Data Form was also enclosed to be completed and returned with a copy of the Executive Board meeting minutes reflecting the committee appointments.
(A second reminder letter was sent out on November 13.)
If this SEC request has not
been complied with, please do so immediately. Failure to return the Election Data Form will omit your
Local from receiving important election information, including materials needed to hold an election. Your Local will risk going into Administratorship should an election not be held in a timely fashion.
Please refer to the September letter for procedural requirements. You may contact the SEC at 1-800-342-4146, extension 1447 or sec@cseainc.org, if you, as Private Sector Local President or Administrator, did not receive this important letter.
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