Empire Plan, HMO premium rates for 2025
December 4, 2024 — The Empire Plan and HMO premium rates for 2025 have been finalized by the Department of Civil Service. Plan rates are adjusted annually based on enrollee...
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Your 2025 Printable Calendar
Stay Organized in 2025: Your Ultimate Holiday, Pay Schedule & PEF Contact Calendar!
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Seeking donations for marathon benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Elaine Morris, a PEF member and steward at the State Education Department in Albany, is running the Walt Disney World’s Goofy Challenge next month and is seeking support from her...
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Retirees in Action: Understanding service credit
January 10, 2024 — Prior state service (service credit) is very important to understand before an active PEF member retires. I’ve compiled information below that will explain the service credit...
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Celebrate Hanukkah with the PEF Jewish Committee
December 12, 2024 — The PEF Jewish Committee invites members to participate in its annual Hanukkah celebration from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. on December 16, both in person at the...
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10 reasons to be thankful for PEF
November 25, 2024 — During this annual time of thanks, we reflect on the value of union membership and bring you 10 things your union accomplished for you, or with...
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PEF members are truly everyday heroes
November 25, 2024 — When emergencies strike at the worksite or in the community, PEF members are often the first ones to jump in and help – some doing it...
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Giving thanks, giving back, and never giving up
Hello PEF family! The November issue of The Communicator arrives just a day before I hope you will be enjoying well-earned time with family and friends, celebrating your blessings. ...
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Mixed feedback on Anthem dental from PEF members
Updated Dec. 10, 2024 — Anthem is now the dental insurance carrier for New York State employees. And while there have been kinks to work out since they officially took...
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PEF Health and Safety finds a way to mitigate workplace violence at OMH facility
November 15, 2024 — When members at the OMH Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC) Oakview in Marcy, N.Y., needed help recently, PEF stepped up. Staff at STARC Oakview sought...
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