Benefits of Membership

GRIEVANCE REPRESENTATION | LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION | DENTAL PLAN | INSURANCE PROGRAMS | PREPAID LEGAL PLAN | CORRECTIONAL LEGAL DEFENSE PROGRAM| SUPPLEMENTAL VISION PLAN | ID THEFT ASSIST |SCHOLARSHIP | DISCOUNT BUYING PROGRAMS | MCEA NEWS | MCEA LICENSE PLATE | TEAM

EFF. JAN. 1, 2007: MCEA DUES $10.25 BI-WEEKLY, RETIREE DUES $3.00 PER MONTH

Grievance Representation

• Professional, expert staff of Labor Relations Representatives to assist in resolving workplace concerns
• Successful track record in getting reprimands, suspensions and terminations overturned
• Attorneys provided in termination cases at administrative level, i.e. OAH
• Lawsuits filed when court action necessary to protect employee rights

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 1
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Legislative Representation

• Political muscle in Annapolis
• Employee involvement in legislative process
• Lobbyists and governmental relations staff to analyze budget and legislation

Call MCEA, 410-269-6993 or 1-888-613-MCEA
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Dental Plan

• Premiums comparable to the State's rates
• As low as $4.29 per biweekly pay
• DHMO has large network

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 3 or DentaQuest at 1-800-879-0288
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Insurance Programs

• Group plans, disability, long-term care
• NEW! Life insurance for children
• $1,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (for all members)
• Other plans available
• Affordable premiums vary

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 4
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Prepaid Legal Plan

• FREE unlimited legal advice and 24-hour, 7-day
• Preparation of wills, simple documents
• Other legal services at reduced rates
• $2.00 per biweekly pay

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 3
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Correctional Legal Defense Program

• Legal representation by Davis & Associates if you are sued
  by an inmate or State for a job-related criminal or civil matter
• Legal fees, telephone consultation, litigation expenses, court costs covered
• $5.00 per biweekly pay

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 3
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Supplemental Vision Plan

• Lenses, frames, contacts, and exams available through United Optical with same reimbursement rates as the State's (you must be in State plan)
• 20% discount if not in State plan
• No additional premium, benefit included in your dues

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 3

ID Theft Assist

• 24/7 third-party recovery service for identify theft victims
• Notify credit-reporting agencies, credit card companies, police, etc.
• Individual $3 bi-weekly, family $3.50 bi-weekly or individual $75 annually, family $90 annually.

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 4.
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Scholarship

• Wallace F. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund for members and immediate family members
• Based on financial need, scholastic achievement, goals, references, and an essay

Contact Barbara Mitchell at 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, ext. 204
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Discount Buying Programs

• Movie tickets $5.50 each for AMC theatres
• Auto rentals up to 15% off
• New auto and truck purchases
• Amusement park tickets. (Call 410-298-8800, ext. 0)

Call MCEA, 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA, option 3
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MCEA News

• Regularly published newspaper with the latest on issues affecting you
• Mailed to your home

MCEA License Plates

• $25 fee
• no additional registration fee until current one expires
• Contact 410-298-8800 or 1-888-611-MCEA

The Employees Action Movement (TEAM)

• Participation in political process
• Endorses candidates for legislative and statewide office
• Dues just $.32 per pay
• Contact TEAM at 410-298-8800, ext. 202