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The Most Comprehensive Group Aflac Plan

Aflac offers amazing plans that provide many valuable benefits. Two of the most popular are the Group Accident plan and the Critical Illness plan. The Accident plan pays benefits to policyholders in the event of an accidental injury, but excludes injuries due to overuse or wear and tear. The Critical Illness plan offers great benefits to those who suffer a […]

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Aflac Group Accident Plan: Free Coverage until August 2018

All eligible members can get Group Aflac Accident insurance for less than $8/PP! “As anyone knows, tragic and unfortunate accidents don’t have planned dates and times. I was hospitalized after a major head injury, and I needed help. Like many people, I didn’t have a backup plan or extra funds to help me. I am so fortunate to have had Aflac’s […]

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AFLAC and Hyatt Legal Enrollment Still Open

The City’s open enrollment period has ended, but we would like to remind you that you can still enroll in MEA’s Aflac and Hyatt Legal Plan.  The programs have an extended enrollment period that ends on Saturday, June 30th at 9:00 p.m. For information about Aflac and to enroll online, please visit www.aflac.com/sdmea. For Hyatt Legal enrollment or cancellation, please download the form by clicking […]

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How Aflac Can Help During a Critical Illness

“When I signed up with Aflac I wasn’t sure what I was doing, or if I would even need it.  I recently found out I had uterine cancer and needed to have surgery.  I wasn’t sure how long I was going to be off work to recover, and I didn’t have a lot of leave time.  I tried to do […]

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Update Regarding Infrastructure Premium Pay for Engineering Services

On June 1, MEA sent an e-blast related to new “Infrastructure Premium Pay for Engineering Services.” A copy of the e-blast is attached. As we previously communicated, the new 8% pay for “In-Training” Certifications for Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists will be paid on the terms detailed in the e-blast once an employee is EIT or LSIT or GIT certified […]

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MEA Office Closure

The MEA office will be closed on Friday, June 22nd and Friday, June 29th due to construction in our building. Please plan ahead to make any discount ticket purchases. If you have a workplace emergency on one of those dates, please call 619-264-6632 and leave a message on extension 100 and your call will be returned. All non-emergency calls will […]

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Special Salary Adjustment (SSA) Application Deadline is June 28, 2018

MEA’s current labor contract includes 3.3% across-the-board salary increases in July 2018 and again in July 2019 that apply to all MEA-represented job classifications. The contract also includes a number of previously approved classification-specific Special Salary Adjustments (SSAs) that will become effective in July 2018. In addition, several other SSAs approved by the Mayor and Council this Spring will take […]

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TAP Parking Update

Recently the City sent out a notice to all employees about the updates to the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). These updates included language that was both confusing and frustrating to hourly employees. After meeting with the City, they have agreed to update the language and extend the FY 2019 Adult Regional and Rapid Express/Premium ECO Annual Pass purchase window through […]

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Sharp Health Plan – CVS/MinuteClinic

Get the care you need when you need it the most. When you’re looking for convenient treatment for a minor illness or injury, visit MinuteClinic®. These are walk-in medical clinics inside select CVS/pharmacy® stores nationwide. Convenient access to basic care without an appointment: Treatment and prevention of more than 125 minor illness, injuries and conditions Care provided by Nurse Practitioners and […]

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