| IMPORTANT DATES FOR TUITION REMIBURSEMENT for 2007!!! |
| CSEA Local 613 Scholarship Available |
| Applications for the CSEA Local 613 Scholarship are now available. Applicants must be a CSEA Local 613 member, or son, daughter or legal dependent of a Local 613 member and must be a full-time student attending an institution of higher learning such as a two-year or four-year college, university, trade school, etc. The scholarship is a one-time award of $500 ($250 per semester). Recipient will receive award only upon proof of enrollment at an institution of higher learning. A lottery system will be used to select one award winner. An alternate name will also be drawn in the event that the winner is unable to accept the award. Applications are available from Bonnie Lawrence, Dunn Hall, x2900 or e-mail: lawrenbs@potsdam.edu. Application deadline is Thursday, May 1. |
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| CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO |
| February 2008 Newsletter |
| SUNY Potsdam |
Our new CSEA contract had a major surprise for us. In the past,
tuition reimbursement was suspended from the time that the
contract expired till the new contract was negotiated. In short, we
would ‘lose’ all tuition reimbursement for that time period. With this
new contract - and for the first time - Tuition Reimbursement is
going retroactive!! This is exciting news! But please note that the
deadline date for Tuition Reimbursement is coming fast, and
applications must be IN THEIR OFFICE by March 31st. Here is the
announcement we have received.
The NYS and CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is
pleased to announce that Tuition Benefits are back. Attached is the
Tuition Benefits Program Catalog for 2007-2008.
Some of the program highlights include:
Applications will be accepted by mail (The NYS & CSEA Partnership
for Education and Training, Corporate Plaza East-Suite 502, 240
Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203), or by fax at (518)
473-9457 or (518) 473-0056.
Educational Advisement Services are available to CSEA-represented
State employees by calling (800) 253-4332. Advisors are available
weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours and on weekends,
employees may leave a message requesting a return call at a time
and day of their convenience.
More information is available at www.nyscseapartnership.org or by
calling (800) 253-4332.
tuition reimbursement was suspended from the time that the
contract expired till the new contract was negotiated. In short, we
would ‘lose’ all tuition reimbursement for that time period. With this
new contract - and for the first time - Tuition Reimbursement is
going retroactive!! This is exciting news! But please note that the
deadline date for Tuition Reimbursement is coming fast, and
applications must be IN THEIR OFFICE by March 31st. Here is the
announcement we have received.
The NYS and CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is
pleased to announce that Tuition Benefits are back. Attached is the
Tuition Benefits Program Catalog for 2007-2008.
Some of the program highlights include:
- Eligible CSEA-represented New York State executive-branch
employees can apply for TWO tuition benefits. - Applications must be received by March 31, 2008.
- Any course taken must begin between April 1, 2007 and
March 31, 2008. Courses that started prior to April 1, 2007 are
not eligible. - Eligible employees can also receive unlimited reimbursement
for a variety of credit by-examination programs in addition to
their standard benefits.
Applications will be accepted by mail (The NYS & CSEA Partnership
for Education and Training, Corporate Plaza East-Suite 502, 240
Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203), or by fax at (518)
473-9457 or (518) 473-0056.
Educational Advisement Services are available to CSEA-represented
State employees by calling (800) 253-4332. Advisors are available
weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours and on weekends,
employees may leave a message requesting a return call at a time
and day of their convenience.
More information is available at www.nyscseapartnership.org or by
calling (800) 253-4332.
| 2008 Preferred Drug List UPDATES |
| The 2008 Empire Plan Preferred Drug List (PDL) has been updated to reflect that Proventil HFA will continue to be covered as a preferred brand-name drug under the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program. As of January 24, 2008, Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D (generic name cetirizine) is available over the counter without a prescription. Generic cetirizine is also available over the counter in various strengths and forms. Effective January 25, 2008, Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D are no longer covered drugs under The Empire Plan. Drugs used for cosmetic purposes: The Empire Plan prescription drug program excludes coverage for prescription drugs used for cosmetic purposes. Effective January 1, 2008, UHC/Medco, the insurer/administrator of The Empire Plan prescription drug program will not cover prescriptions for Renova, Vaniqa or Solage. According to UHC/Medco, the Food & Drug Administration has only approved these drugs for treating cosmetic issues (i.e., wrinkles, unwanted hair growth and hyperpigmentation). |