MCEA LEGISLATIVE REPORT

WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2015

The 2015 Session of the Maryland General Assembly begins on January 14, 2015 at 12 noon.  As part of the service MCEA provides to members, we will provide a weekly activity report.

PENDING LEGISLATION:  There are no pre-filed bills relating to state or university employees at this time.

BUDGET ISSUES:   According to the December 17, 2014 revenue estimates, the state faces a $760 million shortfall for Fiscal Year 2016.  This estimated shortfall is based on certain assumptions with regard to employee salaries and benefits.  A 2% cost of living increase

It is with deep sorrow and regret that Linda Day, President of the Maryland Classified Employees Association (MCEA) must announce the passing of Byron J. Johnson (BJ). Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, friends and union brothers and sisters. 

BJ worked for the Carroll County Government where he served as a Roads Inspector. Shortly after BJ's membership to the MCEA in 1992 he assumed  an active role as a leader of MCEA's Chapter #550. He eagerly performed many duties and responsibilities within his Chapter where he served as Treasurer, Vice President and ultimately was elected Chapter

STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEE/RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS FOR 2015

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM.   Active Employees and Spouses.        Non-Medicare eligible Retirees and Spouses

WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM.  Dependent children - regardless of age.    Retirees eligible for Medicare and their spouses.   Spouses eligible for Medicare.

The Wellness Program Requirements for 2015

         Designate a Primary Care Physician.   Complete a Health Risk Assessment Form, review with your Primary Care Physician and both of you  sign off on the review. Consequences of failure to complete

 Community Action Updates from Maryland's Senate and House: 

Mr. Jack Nelson, Executive Director, Ms. Carol Kelly Nesbit,Area 5 Governor, and Ms Debra Truitt ,MCEA Convention Chair, were with Senator James N. Mathias, Jr. District 38, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties  September 30, 2014, and Norman H. Conway, House of Delegates,District 38, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties on Sunday, October 5, 2014, discussing issues and concerns of the Eastern Shore. Both Senator Mathias, Jr. and Delegate Conway will be guest speakers at the 2014 MCEA convention in Ocean City on Oct 14, 2014.