CEUI - How To Join

Welcome to the Connecticut Employees Union Independent,
SEIU, Local 511, AFL-CIO

We're a union of over 7,000 workers and retirees fighting for job security, fair wages, benefits, safe working conditions and pensions for workers in Connecticut.

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

The next phase of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka Obama Care) goes into effect on October 1st.

The health insurance benefits you receive as an active State employee or retired State employee will not change as a result of the Affordable Care Act.

Our health plan is a product of collective bargaining between the State of Connecticut and SEBAC, and the State cannot make unilateral changes to the agreed benefits or plan design. The current healthcare agreement expires on June 30, 2022.

Do not listen to the rhetoric -- get the facts! To get information on Connecticut’s Healthcare Exchange for family or friends not on the State employee health plan go to www.accesshealthct.com.

*Keep in mind, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) has already helped millions of working families with benefits such as keeping our children on our health plan until age 26.

On October 1^st, HB 5250 An Act Concerning The Safety Of Workers In Roadway Work Zones goes into effect

We again want to thank all of our CEUI members who made calls, sent emails, attended the public hearing or met with their legislators in support of our highway workers.

In addition, we very much appreciate our CEUI members who gave testimony at the public hearing in December 2012: DOT Crew Leader Rick DiNardi, DOT Maintainer Johnny Jackson, DOT Service Patrol drivers Frank Chaluto (Old Saybrook), John Blanchard (Waterbury), William Medina (Waterbury), DOT Supervisor Mike Sowell (Torrington Bridge), Dale Ethier, DOT Maintainer (Glastonbury), Hank Joyner, DOT Maintainer (Danbury), and James Bellamy, WCSU (Danbury). CEUI Political Director Jim Vigue was instrumental in helping this legislation to pass.

When members are active in their Union it can make a difference!

We’d also like to thank the following for their leadership and support of highway safety: Transportation Committee Senate Chair Andrew Maynard (18^th District, Stonington), Committee Chairman Rep. Tony Guerrera (29^th District, Rocky Hill, Newington and Wethersfield) and Rep. Russ Morin (28^th District, Wethersfield). These legislators really lobbied for this bill and gained the support of their fellow legislators.

*Have the conversation with your family members – pledge not to drive distracted!

Payscale Effective 8/26/13

Latest Newspaper:

July 2013

TRACK YOUR HEP STATUS

Active employees and retirees with a retirement date after 10/01/2011 enrolled in the Health Enhancement Plan (HEP) are encouraged to register on the website developed by the State of Connecticut and administered by Care Management Solutions at www.cthep.com. By registering with a user name and password you can easily track your progress toward meeting HEP requirements and have access to a variety of helpful tools and resources.

Employees, spouses and dependents over age 18 each must create their own account to see details of their HEP compliance status. The employee may contact Care Management Solutions to request a privacy release at 877-687-1448. The privacy release would enable the employee to track the progress of a spouse or dependent over age 18. Employees without access to the internet may track their progress by simply calling 877-687-1448.

This is a secure website protected by the latest in security software. Also by registering with a user name and password you can be assured that your information will be kept strictly confidential. This includes your personal health information, contact information, HEP status, secure messages and other personal data.

After registering on www.cthep.com you can link to four central areas:

*My HEP Status – track your progress toward meeting program requirements.

*My Health Information – use a variety of interactive tools to manage your health and your health history.

*My HEP Information – review specific information related to HEP.*

*My Health Living Plan – establish a personalized course that you can follow to maintain or improve your health.

You must first create an account before you can log in. Please click the "Create a new account" link in the Participant Login section and follow the steps for creating an account. If you experience trouble logging in or need assistance call HEP Customer Service at 877-687-1448 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

NEW WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Look for our new website in 2013

Make Sure Everyone on Your State Health Insurance Plan is a Qualified to be on the Plan

You could be responsible for the full cost of benefits for anyone who is on your plan who isn't qualified. If you get divorced, you are required to remove your ex-spouse from the plan within 30 days.

Please review the information from the Office of Labor Relations to be sure you are in compliance. If you have any questions, please contact the Union.

UPDATED HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION

Members can have children on their health insurance until the 26th birthday without any rules or restrictions. This is regardless of state of residence or marital status, or even if the child is employed and the employer offers health insurance. There are no restrictions due to the Federal Affordable Care Act.

For dental insurance, children come off the plan on the 19th birthday, and are offered COBRA (full cost) coverage. You have 30 days after the child’s 19th birthday for a one time election of COBRA dental coverage.

Please contact the Union office if you have questions – 860-343-8700.

2013 State Calendar

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Q&A: for members who plan to retire
AFTER July 1, 2022

Save on Electric Costs & Help Good Causes

Read about the CT AFL-CIO's Union Energy Alliance and see how you can save on your electric bill!

SEIU Benefits / Member Services

Union Plus Scholarship/Education Services

CEUI Training & Education Opportunities:
Click here for information

Update on Wisconsin Fight

SilverScript Info for Medicare Eligible Retirees

Now available on the Stewards Information page: DOT Safety Incident Report

View testimony given at the Transportation Committee Public Hearing held March 5, 2008 on Work Zone Safety

Legislative Testimony given by President Ron McLellan: Opposing the Privatization of Bradley International Airport

Get the Facts on WalMart

GOVERNOR RELL SIGNS HIGHWAY WORK ZONE SAFETY BILL. Click here to read more.

Executive Board Members

Ron McLellan, President
David Cummings, Vice President
Leslie Maddocks, Secretary-Treasurer
John Birtwistle, Trustee
Paul Kalajian, Trustee
John Marchese, Trustee
Mark Negralle, Trustee
Diane Quarty, Trustee

Connecticut Employees Union Independent
110 Randolph Road
PO Box 1268
Middletown CT 06457
860-344-0311 phone
860-344-8648 fax

Copyright © 2000 Connecticut Employees Union Independent, P.O. Box 1268, Middletown, CT 06457. We encourage reproduction and distribution of material on this web site, except as otherwise noted. Please credit CEUI and identified contributors.

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