PAYROLL
Check Date 4/23/2025:
- 3% Salary Increase [eff. April 1, 2025]
- longevity payments and service bonus payments (if eligible)
- SLED payment for Court Officers
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND CO-PAY REIMBURSEMENT
Submit your EBF reimbursement form once your combined co-pay amount for physician visits, labs/X-rays, other unreimbursed medical expenses, and prescription co-pays reaches $400. This applies to co-pays incurred on or after December 31st each year. Applications for 2024 reimbursement are accepted until March 31st, 2025.
Please refer to the attached guidelines for details on acceptable proof of co-pays, such as Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for physician co-pays and pharmacy printouts for prescription co-pays. If you have any questions, call 1-800-323-2732 or visit www.cseaebf.com.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Region 5
Do you have a graduating high school senior continuing their education? Are you looking for help paying for it? Your union has a scholarship opportunity for YOU! CSEA Central Region 5 is proud to announce the application period for our annual Continuing Education Scholarship is open. Applicants must be graduating high schools seniors who will be continuing their education at an accredited college or trade school, and are the child/legal dependent or grandchild of a CSEA Region 5 member in good standing or a CSEA Region 5 staff member. The application deadline is April 1, 2025. A minimum of 4 winners will be selected.
Download the Scholarship Application Here!
Download a flyer to advertise in your workplace!
POLITICAL ACTION
Statewide President Mary Sullivan recently appointed federal political action liasons for each congressional district in the state to help lead our federal advocacy efforts. While these PAL’s play a key role, all CSEA members are encouraged to get involved in educating our congressional delegation about the harmful impact of federal spending cuts on our jobs and the vital services we provide. Any CSEA member can sign up as a federal advocate to stay informed and take action against $2 trillion in proposed cuts that threaten jobs and services in our state. Please share this flyer with members and encourage them to sign up.
STAY CONNECTED WITH CSEA
To better serve our members, CSEA needs up-to-date contact information. With more than 1,000 employers, including the state, counties, municipalities and school districts, records can become outdated. Beginning March 1, members who update or verify their contact information via the MyCSEA app, website, or contact card will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. Each month, 12 winners will be randomly selected. Look for more details in the March issue of The Work Force. Stay informed and connected—update your information today!
MEMBER BENEFITS
With spring right around the corner, consider refreshing your home with new furniture or a new mattress! Raymour and Flanigan is offering an exclusive discount to all CSEA members of 18% on furniture and mattresses.** With up to 6 months interest free financing, and free next day mattress delivery, (on all mattress purchases over $500), this deal can’t be beat! To take advantage of this members only benefit, contact Mark Lesser at 631-332-6811.
** Contact Mark Lesser to be notified of any exclusions to this offer.
REGION 5 HOCKEY NIGHT
CSEA Region 5 community outreach will be holding their Southern Tier hockey night on Saturday April 12th, 2025. Tickets will be $12 each and must be ordered by April 1st. See the attached flyer for details.
SAVE THE DATE
Region 5 Cornhole Tournament
The Region 5 Community Outreach Committee is asking you to save the date for its 3rd annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 28, at Touch of Texas in Binghamton. This event is used to raise money for Special Olympics NY. This event is open to ALL members AND the community. Raffle baskets/donation items appreciated. More information on where to sign up will be coming soon.