Retirees

UWM is holding a State Retiree Info Session on April 9th for all State Retirees affected by the loss of RX coverage. Since it is open to everyone, the April 9th session will cover just the public information that was said at our last meeting. 

The budget cuts proposed by the Governor will affect you in FY2026.  The Governor proposes to have all state employees enroll in a deferred compensation plan (401K) to alleviate the financial responsibility of the state's portion of your retirement benefit. ​

The below post is from a member of the Maryland State Government and Retirees Group.  It highlights the amount of money the state plans on saving by cutting the prescription plan for retirees and your retirement plan for fiscal Year 2026.

MCEA Retiree Members recently gathered for a "Takeout" event. See more photos below. [in process....]

Click link below for full article:

Maryland retirees face steep prescription costs after shift to Medicare Part D

All Retirees should send their experiences to the Appropriations Committee as HB 356 has been introduced in the 2025 session which mirrors the bill in the 2024 legislative session.  If you need the contact information for the Appropriations Committee, feel free to contact Marilyn Miller at mmiller@mcea.org or call 410-298-8800.