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islators in their districts, as well as have a louder
voice with our external communications, utilizing
both digital and traditional media tools to increase
our visibility both here in Raleigh and across the
state.
Across the state, we’re expanding our ground
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engage local communities and their leaders. Even
more, we heard you when you shared with us what
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Stay tuned for our upcoming open enrollment --
starting soon.
This is an exciting time for our association; a
time where we have clarity on what’s important to
you and are gearing up to take us to a new level.
Unfortunately, this all costs money. After much
consideration the Board of Directors has elected
to increase member dues to provide the resources
needed to better represent you in your community
and at the General Assembly. We’ve put this off for
years but beginning in November 2019, NCRGEA
dues will increase slightly. Your Board of Directors
tried to keep the increase as low as possible but also
wanted to ensure that NCRGEA will have revenue
needed to do the things you talked about in focus
groups and also not have to increase dues again for
IN THIS ISSUE
President’s Message ....................................................................1
NCRGEA Board of Directors ......................................................1
Retiree Pay Dates .......................................................................... 2
Legislative Update .......................................................................3
Board Increases Member Dues ...............................................3
Social Security Replacement Cards .......................................4
MyMedicare.gov ...........................................................................4
Raising The Standard for our Dental Plans ........................5
Fall District Meetings ...................................................................5
Dental Plan Options ....................................................................6
years. Your Board of Directors did a lot of numbercrunching
and thinking about this. See page 3 for
more details regarding the upcoming dues increase.
We will continue to ask for your input, and
we will always value what you have to say. You
have an open door with us and we look forward
to working together to improve the quality of life
for all governmental retirees in NC. Thank you for
your continuing support of NCRGEA as we continue
to work on your behalf.
With my very best regards to each of you,
Linda Suggs
NCRGEA President
2019 Retiree Pay Dates
(Dates pension checks are direct deposited or date
checks are mailed.)
September 25, 2019 November 25, 2019
October 25, 2019 December 20, 2019
Be sure to keep the NC Retirement System informed
of your correct mailing address.
Call 1-877-627-3287 for all questions about
your retirement check or deductions.
Clear Pricing Project & You ........................................................7
AmWINS Medicare Supplemental Insurance .....................7
Legal Shield/ID Shield ............................................................. 8-9
Final Expense Insurance .............................................................9
Living Power in Large Print .......................................................9
NCRGEA Mailing Address Change ..........................................9
Benefits of a Roth in Retirement ...........................................10
Office Depot Store Purchasing Program ............................11
Sign Up to Receive Email Legislative Reports ..................12
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS ..............................................12
Living Power is published to provide current information for
NCRGEA’s membership. Newsletters are printed bimonthly
and mailed to all members of NCRGEA. Your comments are
welcome.
Editor: Richard E. Rogers, Jr.
Managing Editor: Donna K. Riggs
For address changes, suggestions or comments, please contact:
NCRGEA • 528 Wade Avenue • Raleigh, NC 27605
919.834.4652 • 1.800.356.1190 • www.ncrgea.com
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