Thank you to the thousands who listened in on the PEF Telephone Town Hall on April 9. If you missed it, a full audio recording is now available below. Here are some general time codes indicating what was discussed and when:
- 01:30 to 8:40: Higher Education Differential submission of proof deadline extended from March 29 to May 3, 2024. Answers on timing of degrees and licenses; when to expect payments if you submitted under original deadline; and review of the benefit basics.
- 08:45 to 18:00: Information on New York State’s new dental contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, including a brief overview and history of PEF’s advocacy; and information on implementation. Note: The effective date will not be until September or October 2024.
- 18:00 to 18:40: Update on dental stipend for 2024.
- 18:45 to 19:35: Update on dental plan as it impacts retirees.
- 20:20 to 27:15: Contract money you should have gotten already and when to expect upcoming payments, including longevity, dental stipend, Higher Ed Differential, raises, and more.
- 27:15 to 29:00: Closing remarks by PEF President Wayne Spence, highlighting the need to follow through on Higher Ed Differential and PEF’s pledge to stay on top of the dental contract changes.