MI-SERA Articles
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Retirement Matters – December 2023
By Joanne Bump Inflation Premium Increase — Long Term Care (LTC) insurance pays for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care. Some State employee retirees received a letter…
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Chair Talk – November 2023
By Bob Kopasz At our November 3, 2023 Coordinating Council Meeting we had Bethany Beauchine, Keri Rust and Alexis, a new staff member from Employee Benefits give the…
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Retirement Matters – November 2023
By Joanne Bump Current Issues With Social Security and Medicare — Most Defined Benefit state employee retirees depend on financial support from their pension, Social Security, Medicare, and job…
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Capitol News – November 2023
By Mary Pollock Whew! The Michigan House and Senate combined to pass more than 90 bills over a three-day span during the week of October 31 – November…
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Capitol News – October 2023
By Mary Pollock The 102nd Legislature’s frenetic pace continued after its return on September 5. UPDATE ON SERA PRIORITY ISSUES SERA Member Recruitment — Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), Chair…
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Retirement Matters – October 2023
By Joanne Bump Health Care Crisis — If you or your family are experiencing long delays to get a medical appointment, you’re waiting a long time in the doctor’s…
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