Applecore May 2004

Mideastern PSEA Region Golf Classic – June 28, 2004

This year will be the fifth year of the MER Golf Classic. In prior years, thousands of dollars was raised for designated charities. This year’s proceeds are being raised for the Public Education Builds Communities Fund. In order to make this event as successful as possible, the MER would like to have as many participants as possible. The more the merrier. Please see your building rep for entry forms.

Open Enrollment

During this year’s open enrollment period (to be announced), you have many decisions to make concerning your type of health care and prescription coverage. Representatives from the insurance carriers AETNA and Independence Blue Cross will be available to meet with you on May 27 from 3:00PM to 5:30PM in the Board and Conference Room in the Administration Building. Depending on your needs you may choose from the following:

Health Insurance

  1. Core Plans – District pays 100% of the premium for employee and eligible dependents.
    1. Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice Option 15 with Select Drug 10-20-35
    2. Aetna U.S. Healthcare Patriot V Point of Service with $5 generic/$10 non-generic Prescription Plan
  2. Non-Core Plans – Employee pays the premium difference between the non-core plan and the lower of the core plans. Mandatory payroll deduction will be taken.
    1. Keystone Health Plan East HMO with $1.00generic/$3.00non-generic Prescription Plan
    2. Aetna US Healthcare HMO with $2.50 Prescription Plan
    3. Independence Blue Cross Indemnity with $250/$500 Major Medical deductible
  3. Opting Out – 25% of the current premium of the coverage for which the employee is eligible


Flexible Spending Account

The district offers the option of using pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed medical and/or dependent care expenses. The minimum amount to put into a Medical Flexible Spending Account is $200 and the maximum is $2,000. The Dependent Care Account limit is $5,000. Anyone who wants to start or continue contributing to these Section 125 plans must complete new enrollment applications.


You may also make a change to your disability insurance. Keep in mind that reducing the elimination period or signing up for the coverage may be subject to medical underwriting.

LMEA Spring Banquet

This year, the LMEA Spring Retirement Banquet will be held at Drexelbrook on Wednesday, June 2nd. This is always a spectacular event. Please come and celebrate. The cost is $35.00. See you building reps for details.

Classified Ads Now on www.LMEAONLINE.org
If you are interested in placing a classified ad on the LMEA web site, please contact Jim Roletter in Technology. Be sure to check out www.lmeaonline.org for classified ads and other important information.


LMEA Unit / Officers Meetings

 Throughout the year, unit meetings will be held prior to officer’s meetings at all buildings. June’s meeting will be held Wednesday, May 26 at Cynwyd. Meetings for other buildings will be announced monthly in the AppleCore and posted in your building. Unit meetings give you the chance to make suggestions and voice concerns with your LMEA officers.

Upcoming LMEA Events

May 19 - General Membership Meeting, 4PM, LMHS Cafeteria
May 25 - LMEA Elections
May 21,22 - PSEA House, Philadelphia
June 2 - LMEA Spring Retirement Banquet
July 2-5 - NEA-Representative Assemble, Washington DC
July 25-29 - PSEA Leadership Workshop, Gettysburg