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U.S. Supreme Court Response Date on Lake Case Approaching
We know that many members of the Association remain interested in the Lake Case and its related current developments. Here is a condensed history of the case: In 2011, the General Assembly reduced the standard health plan for State retirees from a noncontributory...
NCRGEA Visits Humana Neighborhood Center in Garner, NC
On July 15, 2022, NCRGEA enjoyed learning about resources available at Humana Neighborhood Centers to State Health Plan Medicare participants. In the photo from left to right are Tim O’Connell, NCRGEA Executive Director; Lisa Nannini, Humana; Nichole Arnott, Humana;...
2022 State Budget Signed by Governor Roy Cooper
Governor Roy Cooper signed the state 2022 budget Monday, July 11, one day before it would become law without his signature. The $27.9 billion budget provides pay increases for teachers, state government workers, and raises per hour wages for non-salaried state...
NCRGEA Legislative Update: North Carolina’s 2023 Budget Takes a Good Shot But Misses Mark
June 28, 2022 This week, the legislative leadership rolled out a comprehensive budget addressing many current and anticipated matters, including recession and employee recruitment and retention. While doing so; however, the budget failed to support both active and...
Clifton Metcalf Named First Recipient of NCRGEA Lifetime Public Service Award
Clifton Blake Metcalf, of Lake Junaluska in District 1, was named the first recipient of NCRGEA’s Lifetime Public Service Award, which recognizes a retired government employee who has demonstrated excellence in public administration or service delivery and who made...
NCRGEA Appoints Tim O’Connell As New Executive Director
Raleigh, NC, June 10. 2022 -- NCRGEA announced today that Tim O’Connell has been appointed the organization's new Executive Director. An experienced nonprofit leader, O’Connell will succeed outgoing Interim Executive Director, Bryan Setser, and assume responsibilities...
Treasurer Folwell Announces $1.5 Million in Savings for State Health Plan Members on Medicare Advantage Plans in 2023
Humana Medicare Advantage Plan Members to See Zero Cost Dialysis Care and Lab Services in Urgent Care Centers and Outpatient Facilities (Raleigh, N.C.) – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees today announced benefit...
Participating in Activities You Enjoy As You Age
Bailey Decision from NC Supreme Court Impacts Federal, State and Local Retirement Benefits and Taxes for Certain Plans/Service Years
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