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Now Available: 2024 Family and Friends Day Event Tickets
Tickets are now available for PEF MBP's very popular Family and Friends Day events! PEF members can purchase four (4) e-tickets at the special price of $30 and an additional six (6) e-tickets at a discounted price. Ticket price includes park admission, a buffet lunch, and parking.
Community Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join PEF, PEF MBP, and AFT as they host their second annual Health & Wellness Fair at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany. Admission is free and open to the community as well as PEF members and their family members. Over 20,000 free children's books will be available for families to take.
Basketball Online Discount
Basketball season is winding down but there are still discounted tickets to the remaining NBA games and the NCAA men's and women's tournament. Be sure to grab your tickets to see your favorite basketball team before the season ends.
Low-Cost College Benefit—Summer & Fall Enrollment
Are you or a family member looking to obtain a college degree? The online college benefit program is enrolling now for summer & fall semesters. Earn your college degree at up to 50% off tuition.
Workers' Comp Webinars
Join the Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC for this 5-part Workers' Compensation webinar series. These webinars will benefit all working professionals whether or not they have a workers' comp claim.
• April 16: Current Trends, Accident & Occupational Disease Claims
• May 14: How to Successfully Preserve and Pursue a NYS Workers' Compensation Claim
Retirement Planning Webinar Now Available On Demand
Staying informed of changes to Social Security, Medicare costs, and more can impact your retirement finances and your planning. Watch this recording and learn why retirement planning is crucial to your financial future.
Student Loan Forgiveness Now Available On Demand
Did you know that in certain situations you can have your federal loans forgiven, canceled, or discharged? Learn about the options available before the April 30 deadline.
Dignity Memorial Funeral Benefit
Six of life’s most stressful events include death of a spouse, divorce, death of a family member, personal injury or illness, marriage, and loss of a job? Imagine what would happen if you suddenly lost a loved one. Make the task of planning a funeral stress-free with Dignity Memorial's planning services.
In-Person Defensive Driving Class
April 13–Region 5, Binghamton office
April 20–Regions 10 & 11, NYC office
May 18–Region 8, PEF MBP office
June 8–Region 2, Horseheads, NY
September 28–Region 12, Long Island office
October 5–Region 3, Rochester office
October 26–Region 1, Buffalo office
Voluntary Legal Service Plan Riders
Do you currently take advantage of the Voluntary Legal Service Plan (VLSP)? Did you know there are riders available with your Plan purchase that provide specialized legal services for a particular area of need? You may purchase any of the riders at any point during the plan-year, however the cost is not pro-rated. The VLSP is an annual purchase of $78 per year. If you do not currently take advantage of the VLSP and the reliable advice available from a team of legal experts at substantially reduced rates, learn more now.
Business Protection Rider
Provides valuable legal services to individuals who own their own business or rental income property.
Elder Law Rider
Extends legal services in the specialized field of Elder Law and is especially helpful when developing an estate plan.
Parole Officer Rider
Appropriate for a parole officer involved in a criminal investigation related to the discharge of their duties.
Traffic Defense Rider
Includes legal services in the defense of any moving violation for those with a valid NYS driver's license.
Protect yourself, your family & your paycheck with valuable insurance coverage.
New PEF members: Enroll within 240 days of your hire date with no medical questions asked1. After 240 days, PEF members can enroll, or increase existing coverage when an evidence of insurability form (EOI) is submitted with your insurance application.
1If you decline coverage during your initial eligibility period and want to elect coverage or increase coverage at a later date, you are required to complete and submit an Evidence of Insurability application, which must be approved by Sun Life prior to coverage taking effect. For additional information, contact the PEF Membership Benefits Program.