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Here’s the latest infomation about PEA:
OEA Field Office Moves
The OEA Field Office, previously located in the PEA Office has moved to the following location, effective in May of 2011:
Ohio Education Association
7530 Lucerne Dr., Suite 100 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Phone 440-243-6030
Fax 440-243-6126
All OEA Services, including those provided by our Labor Relations Consultant and Administrative Assistant, will be provided from this new field office.
PEA Foundation Reverse Raffle
Thanks are extended to all who attended or contributed to the PEA Foundation Reverse Raffle. Your generosity helps us fund the many scholarships that are provided to students and professionals.
Collective Bargaining Rights
The ability of Professional Educators and other public employees to participate in the development of working conditions that affect educators and students is being challenged. Important information is in the Advocacy section.
STRS Pension Design and Contribution Changes
The State Teacher’s Retirement System of Ohio has recommended modifications to the Pension Plan which includes contribution, eligibility, and service changes. All recommendations will require legislative action before becoming final. Summary information is in the Advocacy section.
Medical Insurance
The Parma Board of Education medical and optical insurance is administred by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield with benefits are provided through a Self Insured fund.
An adjustment in co-pays for persons on the Super Blue PPO plan will occur in August of each year.
Group Number: 00091565
Customer Service: 1-800-552-9159
You may check the directory of physicians and hospitals at the following web address:
http://providerdirectory.anthem.com/home.asp?state=OH
Members who were enrolled in the Medical Mutual Tradional plan in 2004 may switch to the Blue Access PPO plan with the assurance that they may switch back a Medical Mutual Traditional plan should the Board change insurance carriers to Medical Mutual in the future. Although there is no guarantee all doctors will be in both networks, most members will experience an increase in the number of providers available in network. Finally no two plans from competitors are equal but the advantages of the Anthem plan generally provide increased coverage and services.
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