• Chair Talk – November 2019

    Chair Talk – November 2019

    By Bob Kopasz MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MEETING UPDATE There have been 23 Medicare Advantage Informational meetings held so far (not including the SERA Chapter meetings) in Michigan. Cheryl Streberger…

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  • Capitol News – November 2019

    Capitol News – November 2019

    By Mary Pollock SERA MEMBER APPOINTED TO STATE RETIREMENT BOARD Governor Whitmer has appointed SERA member Lauri Schmidt of Williamston to the State of Michigan Retirement Board which…

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  • Chair Talk – October 2019

    Chair Talk – October 2019

    By Bob Kopasz Retirees will soon be receiving the 2019-2010 Retiree Benefits Bulletin. The Bulletin will explain the Benefit Enhancements that take effect on October 1, 2019. As…

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  • Capitol News – October 2019

    Capitol News – October 2019

    By Mary Pollock The talk of the town is the GOP-controlled legislature waiting until the last minute to send the Governor FY2020 budget bills and then the Governor’s…

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  • Chair Talk – September 2019

    Chair Talk – September 2019

    By Bob Kopasz On August 26th I received the following statement from Employee Benefits Director Bethany Beauchine: Employee Benefits and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan have information…

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  • Capitol News – September 2019

    Capitol News – September 2019

    By Mary Pollock The Michigan Senate returned on August 27 and the Michigan House on the day following, ending its 9-week summer “district work.” BUDGET NEWS Facing a…

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