February 2022
Great benefits, great savings
Phone #s You Shouldn't Be Without!
Where do you go if you have grievance or other contractual issues, questions about your health insurance, or you need to reach your EAP or NYS Deferred Comp? We make it easy for you to find all of these numbers and more, right here.
New! Credit Counseling & Debt Management
Taking control of what you do with your money, being able to build savings, not worrying about how you’ll deal with unexpected expenses—that’s what being debt free is all about. But how do you get there?
New! Student Loan Counseling
Going to college is challenging enough, but repaying the resulting student loan debt can be even more daunting. Nonprofit student loan counseling may be a solution for you. A counselor will go over monthly income and expenses and then help you develop a repayment strategy that makes the most sense.
Pico Lift Tickets
Experience a large mountain with the personal touch of a smaller ski area. Purchase your non-peak tickets for $45. Tickets are valid Thursday-Monday for individuals 7-79 years of age.
Broadway is Back in Rochester
Receive up to 10% off your ticket price for select performances of these upcoming shows:
My Fair Lady: February 22-27
Rent: March 8-9
Riverdance: March 31-April 2
Thinking About Retirement?
When considering retirement, countless questions arise that you will need answers to in order to be properly prepared to retire. Insure you are making the best decisions with respect to your retirement plans.
Budgeting for Financial Health
When Iris Allen realized that her daughters’ 529 Plans had more money accumulated for college than her own personal savings account, she decided to seek out professional help. Iris utilized the free financial planning benefit available to PEF members.
In-Person Defensive Driving Class
We are pleased to announce that the in-person defensive driving course is resuming in Region 8 at PEF Headquarters. All attendees are required to show proof of vaccination, photo ID, and wear a face covering at all times. Classes must have a minimum of 20 participants to host.
When Did You Last Update Your Beneficiaries?
If you don't know the last time you updated the beneficiaries on your Group Term life insurance, then it is time to do so! Update your beneficiaries using the form below and mail it to: PEF MBP, 10 Airline Dr., Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205.
Empire Golf & Travel Expo
February 26 & 27 • Tickets $18
Albany Capital Center, Albany, NY
Buy your ticket(s) to the Expo and receive a free round of golf (with the purchase of a cart), at over 25 different courses—all located within 90 minutes of Albany.
Get Your 2022 Empire Pass—$60
The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks—over 180 state parks & 55 DEC forest preserve areas to visit.
Enroll in these insurances within 240 days of your date of hire with no medical questions asked. After 240 days, you can still enroll when you submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI).