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Proposal Would Increase State Contribution to Cost of Retiree …

WEBMore than two dozen retirees attend a hearing in support of the bill, sharing stories about how health costs impact their livelihoods. After teaching for more than 30 …

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Who is the MEABT

WEBSep 7, 2021 | June 21, Maine Educator Online. Nearly 70,000 individuals rely on the MEA Benefits Trust (MEABT) for their health care coverage. The MEABT is run by and for …

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Retirees consider legal action against UMaine System for Change …

WEBPicket planned at the offices of UMaine System Chair of the Board of Trustees Thursday at noon. More than 3,000 UMaine System Retirees are losing their …

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Health Care Database

WEBHealth Care Database. The MEA is always trying to provide its members with the most up-to-date information about your benefits in an effort to help you better understand what …

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Student Mental Health

WEBJoshua, a high school student from Yarmouth shared his struggles with the members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee in Augusta. He, along with …

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Color-Coded County Risk Levels

WEBThe Maine Department of Education instituted a color-code system for the operation of public schools in July. The three-tiered health advisory system is updated at …

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Health Insurance Cost Update

WEBThe new law will increase the amount the State pays for our retired teacher/ed tech health insurance plan from 45% to 55%. This effort comes after years of …

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FAQ’s: UMS Retiree Health Insurance Coverage-Aetna Group Plan

WEBThe Unions representing retirees in the University of Maine System worked hard to reinstate the group health insurance plan for its members. Now that our …

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School Nurse Struggle

WEBWhat makes matters worse, the nursing shortages, like in other education fields, mean fewer nurses for a much sicker student population. From September 2021 through the …

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Retirees file class-action lawsuit against UMaine System for …

WEBLawsuit claims change in health care plan violates signed contract. Class Action Lawsuit. Eleven retirees filed a class action lawsuit today in Cumberland County …

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Creating Inclusive Schools: A Guide For Educators Supporting …

WEB73% of LGBTQI+ students face mental health challenges according to a survey by the Trevor Project. The question for educators is how you can help these …

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Peer Programs Helping Schools Tackle Student Depression, Anxiety

WEBAccording to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control, the suicide rate for young people age 10-24 soared by a staggering 56% between 2007 and …

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MEA RACIAL & SOCIAL EQUITY SERIES LGBTQ+ ISSUES IN …

WEBWe believe that bias-based behaviors are especially damaging, and because of their unique nature, warrant specific preventative efforts. The Civil Rights Team Project encourages …

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Unemployment Eligibility For School-Year Employees Who …

WEBA school-year employee is generally prohibited by law from collecting unemployment insurance during the summer months when a contract or reasonable …

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