March-April 2015 Volume 31, Number 2 IN THIS ISSUE

TSERS & LGERS Board of Trustees Take Action on Retiree COLAs ... 2 2015 NC General Assembly Convenes ...... 2 SHP Considers Changes for 2016 ...... 3 Lake Case Documents Still Needed...... 3 The Key to Better Health ...... 3 NC Senate Representation by County ...... 5 NC Senate Representation Alphabetically ...... 7 NC House Representation by County ...... 10 NC House Representation Alphabetically ...... 12 Superior Vision Plan Co-Pays Reduced ...... 19 Retiree Pay Dates ...... 20 Weekly Legislative Updates ...... 21

North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees’ Association TSERS & LGERS Board of Trustees Act on Retiree COLAs The Retirement Systems Board of Trustees met on January 15, 2015 and adopted COLA increases for both state (TSERS) and local (LGERS) gov- ernmental retirees. The Board of Trustees for the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) has recommended a 1% COLA increase. This recommendation will be considered by Senate and House budget committees as they develop the State’s bien- nial budget for 2015-16 during the session now underway. NCRGEA will support this increase for TSERS. The Board of Trustees for the Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) approved a .625% COLA increase for local governmental retirees which is the legislative maximum that can be approved. While this COLA is appre- ciated, it is not adequate given the LGERS members have had only a 0.1% COLA increase since 2009. The NCRGEA has endorsed the Board’s COLA for the TSERS, and will support LGERS in seeking a larger LGERS COLA. We will keep you abreast of these issues as the legislative session moves forward. 2015 NC General Assembly Convenes The General Assembly has organized and is ready to go to work. With a budget defi cit for this fi scal year of at least $200,000,000 (two hundred million dollars), it is all but certain that the General Assembly will be turning over rocks looking for funds to keep the budget in balance. A request for a 2% reduction from state agen- cies has already been implemented to help cover the short fall in revenue. The lack of revenue will also make it diffi cult to craft a biannual budget (2015-2016) that includes the funding priorities of the Governor and the General Assembly. Because there is much uncertainty in revenues, it will be some time before the legislature begins to develop its budgets. April tax returns will provide better fi gures on what the General Assembly will have to develop their budget. We will look for the Gov- ernor’s budget in late February. This will begin the budget process and provide the legislature a starting point for their budget debates. While we wait for the budget process to begin in earnest, the General Assembly is fi ling bills and beginning committee work to process the hundreds of bills which will be introduced between now and the bill introduction deadlines set for mid-March in the Senate and the beginning of April in the House. NCRGEA will track all legisla- tion pertaining to our legislative priorities. In this issue of Living Power, we have provided you a list of the members of the 2015-2016 General Assembly for your reference. We have included contact infor- mation for your state Senators and Representatives respectively by county represen-

March - April 2015 Living Power - 2 tation, and then alphabetized by last name. We also will provide weekly updates on the happening in the General Assembly through our emailed Legislative Updates so Stay Tuned!!! State Health Plan (SHP) Considers 2016 Changes The State Health Plan Board of Trustees is considering several changes to the State Health Plan for 2016. We are working to keep changes to benefi ts and increased premiums to a minimum; however, our goal is to retain all benefi ts with no premium increases and we will work diligently to obtain this goal. The State Health Plan Board of Trustees met in February to approve recom- mended adjustments to the State Health Plan for 2016. The approved adjustments to the 2016 plans will be forwarded to the General Assembly for consideration. Lake Case Documents Still Needed Just a reminder! The NCRGEA requests your assistance in locating any docu- ments that may pertain to this case. You can send to the association originals (or complete copies) of any documents in your possession that mention any qualifi ca- tions or vesting periods for retirement health benefi ts or specifi c terms of the retire- ment health benefi ts (such as provided “free of charge,” “for life,” “non-contribu- tory,” “on an 80/20 basis,” etc.). If you will need to retain these documents, submit a complete copy as the documents may not be returned. Documents may include pamphlets or handbooks handed out to new employees or retirees, benefi ts state- ments provided to current employees, contracts containing reference to retirement health benefi ts, or job postings or promotional materials that reference retirement health benefi ts as a perk of employment with the State of North Carolina. Limit any submissions to documents created or circulated prior to 2011 that specifi cally mention retirement health benefi ts provided through the State Health Plan. Copies of the annual or biannual State Health Plan Handbooks should NOT be submit- ted. Mail to: NCRGEA Attn: Lake Case Documents, Post Offi ce Box 10561, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Key to Better H ealth By SilverSneakers® Fitness program Did you know physical activity can help you avoid many problems that come with age? Exercise helps your muscles get stronger so you can keep doing what you enjoy without having to depend on others. When you start incorporating physi- cal activity into your day and start making positive changes, those habits develop over time into a healthier lifestyle. The key is just to overcome any doubt you may

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March - April 2015 Living Power - 4 Senate Representation By County 2015-2016 Session Find your Senator by county; an alphabetical listing follows on Page 5 with address, phone and email.

County District: Members Cumberland 19: ; Alamance 24: ; 21: ; Alexander 42: Andy Wells; Currituck 1: Bill Cook; Alleghany 45: ; Dare 1: Bill Cook; Anson 25: Tom McInnis; Davidson 33: ; Ashe 45: Dan Soucek; Davie 34: Andrew C. Brock; Avery 45: Dan Soucek; Duplin 10: Brent Jackson; Beaufort 1: Bill Cook; Durham 20: Floyd B. McKissick, Jr.; Bertie 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; 22: Mike Woodard; Bladen 8: ; Edgecombe 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; Brunswick 8: Bill Rabon; Forsyth 32:(Vacant) 31: ; Buncombe 49: ; 48: ; Franklin 18: ; Burke 46: ; Gaston 43: ; 44: David L. Curtis; Cabarrus 36: Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr.; Gates 1: Bill Cook; Caldwell 45: Dan Soucek; Graham 50: Jim Davis; Camden 1: Bill Cook; Granville 20: Floyd B. McKissick, Jr.; Carteret 2: Norman W. Sanderson; Greene 5: Don Davis; Caswell 22: Mike Woodard; Guilford 27: ; Catawba 42: Andy Wells; 28: Gladys A. Robinson; Chatham 23: Valerie P. Foushee; 26: Phil Berger; Cherokee 50: Jim Davis; Halifax 4: Angela R. Bryant; Chowan 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; Harnett 12: Ronald J. Rabin; Clay 50: Jim Davis; Haywood 50: Jim Davis; Cleveland 46: Warren Daniel; Henderson 48: Tom Apodaca; Columbus 13: Jane W. Smith; Hertford 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; Craven 2: Norman W. Sanderson; Hoke 21: Ben Clark;

March - April 2015 Living Power - 5 Hyde 1: Bill Cook; Polk 47: ; Iredell 34: Andrew C. Brock; Randolph 24: Rick Gunn; 44: David L. Curtis; 29: Jerry W. Tillman; Jackson 50: Jim Davis; Richmond 25: Tom McInnis; Johnston 12: Ronald J. Rabin; Robeson 13: Jane W. Smith; 11: E. S. (Buck) Newton; Rockingham 26: Phil Berger; 10: Brent Jackson; Rowan 34: Andrew C. Brock; Jones 6: Harry Brown; 25: Tom McInnis; Lee 12: Ronald J. Rabin; Rutherford 47: Ralph Hise; Lenoir 7: Louis Pate; 5: Don Davis; Sampson 10: Brent Jackson; Lincoln 44: David L. Curtis; Scotland 25: Tom McInnis; Macon 50: Jim Davis; Stanly 25: Tom McInnis; Madison 47: Ralph Hise; Stokes 30: Shirley B. Randleman; Martin 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; Surry 30: Shirley B. Randleman; McDowell 47: Ralph Hise; Swain 50: Jim Davis; Mecklenburg 37: Jeff Jackson; Transylvania 48: Tom Apodaca; 38: Joel D. M. Ford; Tyrrell 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; 39: Bob Rucho; 40: ; Union 36: Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr.; 41: ; 35: Tommy Tucker; Mitchell 47: Ralph Hise; Vance 4: Angela R. Bryant; Montgomery 33: Stan Bingham; Wake 14: ; 15: John M. Alexander, Jr.; Moore 29: Jerry W. Tillman; 16: Josh Stein; Nash 11: E. S. (Buck) Newton; 17: Tamara Barringer; 4: Angela R. Bryant; 18: Chad Barefoot; New Hanover 8: Bill Rabon; Warren 4: Angela R. Bryant; 9: Michael V. Lee; Washington 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; Northampton 3: Erica Smith-Ingram; Watauga 45: Dan Soucek; Onslow 6: Harry Brown; Wayne 5: Don Davis; 7: Louis Pate; Orange 23: Valerie P. Foushee; Wilkes 30: Shirley B. Randleman; Pamlico 2: Norman W. Sanderson; Wilson 11: E. S. (Buck) Newton; Pasquotank 1: Bill Cook; 4: Angela R. Bryant; Pender 8: Bill Rabon; Yadkin 31: Joyce Krawiec; Perquimans 1: Bill Cook; Yancey 47: Ralph Hise; Person 22: Mike Woodard; Pitt 7: Louis Pate; 5: Don Davis;

March - April 2015 Living Power - 6 NC Senate Bingham, Stan Cook, Bill (Alphabetically by Last North Carolina Senate Name) 625 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 525 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Alexander, Jr., John M. Phone: (919) 733-5665 Phone: (919) 715-8293 North Carolina Senate [email protected] [email protected] 2115 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Blue, Dan Curtis, David L. Phone: (919) 733-5850 North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate [email protected] 1117 Legislative Bldg. 410 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Apodaca, Tom Phone: (919) 733-5752 Phone: (919) 715-3038 North Carolina Senate [email protected] [email protected] 2010 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Brock, Andrew C. Daniel, Warren Phone: (919) 733-5745 North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate [email protected] 523 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 623 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Barefoot, Chad Phone: (919) 715-0690 Phone: (919) 715-7823 North Carolina Senate [email protected] [email protected] 308 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Brown, Harry Davis, Don Phone: (919) 715-3036 North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate [email protected] 300-B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 519 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Barringer, Tamara Phone: (919) 715-3034 Phone: (919) 715-8363 North Carolina Senate [email protected] [email protected] 620 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Bryant, Angela R. Davis, Jim Phone: (919) 733-5653 North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate [email protected] 516 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 408-B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Berger, Phil Phone: (919) 733-5878 Phone: (919) 733-5875 North Carolina Senate [email protected] [email protected] 2007 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Black, Ben Ford, Joel D. M. Phone: (919) 733-5708 North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate [email protected] 1118 Legislative Bldg. 1119 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-9349 Phone: (919) 733-5955 [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 7 Foushee, Valerie P. Jackson, Brent Newton, E. S. (Buck) North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 517 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2022 Legislative Bldg. 621 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-5804 Phone: (919) 733-5705 Phone: (919) 715-3030 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Gunn, Rick Krawiec, Joyce Pate, Louis North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 312 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2117 Legislative Bldg. 1028 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 301-1446 Phone: (919) 733-7850 Phone: (919) 733-5621 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Harrington, Kathy Lee, Michael V. Rabin, Ronald J. North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 300-C Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2111 Legislative Bldg. 411 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-5734 Phone: (919) 715-2525 Phone: (919) 733-5748 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Hartsell, Jr., Fletcher L. McInnis, Tom Rabon, Bill North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 627 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2106 Legislative Bldg. 311 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-7223 Phone: (919) 733-5953 Phone: (919) 733-5963 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Hise, Ralph McKissick, Jr., Floyd B. Randleman, Shirley B. North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 1026 Legislative Bldg. 629 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 628 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-3460 Phone: (919) 733-4599 Phone: (919) 733-5743 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Jackson, Jeff Meredith, Wesley Robinson, Gladys A. North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 1104 Legislative Bldg. 314 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1120 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 715-8331 Phone: (919) 733-5776 Phone: (919) 715-3042 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 8 Rucho, Bob Stein, Josh Waddell, Joyce North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 300-A Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1113 Legislative Bldg. 1102 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-5655 Phone: (919) 715-6400 Phone: (919) 733-5650 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Sanderson, Norman W. Tarte, Jeff Wade, Trudy North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 406 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2108 Legislative Bldg. 521 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-5706 Phone: (919) 715-3050 Phone: (919) 733-5856 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Smith, Jane Tillman, Jerry W. Wells, Andy North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 520 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 309 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2113 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-5651 Phone: (919) 733-5870 Phone: (919) 733-5876 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Smith-Ingram, Erica Tucker, Tommy Woodard, Mike North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 1121 Legislative Bldg. 1127 Legislative Bldg. 518 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 715-3040 Phone: (919) 733-7659 Phone: (919) 733-4809 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Soucek, Dan Van Duyn, Terry North Carolina Senate North Carolina Senate 310 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1025 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 For additional legislative Phone: (919) 733-5742 Phone: (919) 715-3001 contact information, go [email protected] [email protected] to www.ncleg.net

March - April 2015 Living Power - 9 NC House Representation By County - 2015-2016 Session Find your Representative by county; then, alphabetical listing follows with address, phone and email.

County District: Members Clay 120: ; Alamance 63: Stephen M. Ross; 64: Cleveland 111: Tim Moore; 110: Kelly E. ; Hastings; Alexander 73: ; Columbus 46: ; Alleghany 94: ; Craven 3: ; 10: Anson 55: ; John R. Bell, IV; 12: George Ashe 93: Jonathan C. Jordan; Graham; Avery 85: ; Cumberland 42: Marvin W. Lucas; 43: El- mer Floyd; 44: ; Beaufort 3: Michael Speciale; 6: Paul 45: ; Tine; Currituck 1: ; Bertie 5: Howard J. Hunter, III; Dare 6: ; Bladen 22: William D. Brisson; 46: Ken Waddell; Davidson 80: ; 81: Rayne Brown; Brunswick 17: ; 18: Susi H. Hamilton; Davie 79: Julia C. Howard; Buncombe 114: Susan C. Fisher; 115: Duplin 4: ; 21: Larry M. ; 116: Brian Turn- Bell; er; Durham 29: Larry D. Hall; 30: Paul Burke 112: ; 86: Hugh Luebke; 31: Henry M. Mich- Blackwell; aux, Jr.; 50: Graig R. Meyer; Cabarrus 82: Larry G. Pittman; 83: Edgecombe 23: ; Linda P. Johnson; 76: Carl Forsyth 79: Julia C. Howard; 74: Ford; ; 75: Donny Caldwell 87: Vacant (1/15/2015) Lambeth; 71: ; 72: Edward Hanes, Jr.; Camden 1: Bob Steinburg; Franklin 25: Jeff Collins; 7: Bobbie Carteret 13: Pat McElraft; Richardson; Caswell 65: ; Gaston 110: Kelly E. Hastings; 108: Catawba 89: Mitchell S. Setzer; 96: John A. Torbett; 109: Dana ; Bumgardner; Chatham 54: Robert T. Reives, II; Gates 5: Howard J. Hunter, III; Cherokee 120: Roger West; Graham 120: Roger West; Chowan 1: Bob Steinburg;

March - April 2015 Living Power - 10 Granville 2: ; 32: Na- Mecklenburg 88: ; 92: Charles than Baskerville; Jeter; 98: John R. Bradford, Greene 12: George Graham; 10: III; 99: Rodney W. Moore; John R. Bell, IV; 100: Tricia Ann Cotham; 101: Guilford 57: ; 58: Beverly M. Earle; 102: Becky Ralph C. Johnson; 59: Jon Carney; 103: William Braw- Hardister; 60: Cecil Brock- ley; 104: Dan Bishop; 105: man; 61: ; 62: Jacqueline Michelle Schaf- John M. Blust; fer; 106: Carla D. Cunning- ham; 107: Kelly M. Alexan- Halifax 27: Michael H. Wray; der, Jr.; Harnett 51: Brad Salmon; 53: David Mitchell 85: Josh Dobson; R. Lewis; Montgomery 67: Justin P. Burr; 66: Ken Haywood 118: Michele D. Presnell; Goodman; 119: ; Moore 52: James L. Boles, Jr.; 78: Henderson 113: Chris Whitmire; 117: Allen McNeill; Chuck McGrady; Nash 25: Jeff Collins; 7: Bobbie Hertford 5: Howard J. Hunter, III; Richardson; Hoke 48: Garland E. Pierce; 66: New Hanover 18: Susi H. Hamilton; 19: Ted ; Davis, Jr.; 20: Rick Catlin; Hyde 6: Paul Tine; Northampton 27: Michael H. Wray; Iredell 84: Rena W. Turner; 95: Onslow 14: George G. Cleveland; John A. Fraley; 15: ; 16: Chris Jackson 119: Joe Sam Queen; Millis; Johnston 26: N. Leo Daughtry; 28: Orange 56: Verla Insko; 50: Graig R. James H. Langdon, Jr.; 22: Meyer; William D. Brisson; Pamlico 3: Michael Speciale; Jones 13: Pat McElraft; Pasquotank 1: Bob Steinburg; 5: Howard Lee 54: Robert T. Reives, II; 51: J. Hunter, III; Brad Salmon; Pender 16: Chris Millis; Lenoir 10: John R. Bell, IV; 12: Perquimans 1: Bob Steinburg; George Graham; Person 2: Larry Yarborough; Lincoln 97: ; Pitt 9: Brian Brown; 8: Susan Macon 120: Roger West; Martin; 24: Jean Farmer- Madison 118: Michele D. Presnell; Butterfi eld; Martin 23: Shelly Willingham; Polk 113: Chris Whitmire; McDowell 85: Josh Dobson; Randolph 78: Allen McNeill; 70: Pat B. Hurley;

March - April 2015 Living Power - 11 Richmond 48: Garland E. Pierce; 66: Vance 32: ; Ken Goodman; Wake 33: Rosa U. Gill; 34: Grier Robeson 66: Ken Goodman; 48: Gar- Martin; 35: Chris Malone; land E. Pierce; 46: Ken Wad- 36: ; 37: Paul dell; 47: Charles Graham; Stam; 38: Yvonne Lewis Hol- Rockingham 65: Bert Jones; 91: Bryan R. ley; 39: Darren G. Jackson; Holloway; 40: ; 41: Gale Rowan 76: ; 77: Harry War- Adcock; 11: Duane Hall; 49: ren; Brig Gen (R) Gary Pendle- ton; Rutherford 112: Mike Hager; Warren 32: Nathan Baskerville; Sampson 22: William D. Brisson; 21: Larry M. Bell; Washington 6: Paul Tine; Scotland 66: Ken Goodman; 48: Gar- Watauga 93: Jonathan C. Jordan; land E. Pierce; Wayne 4: Jimmy Dixon; 10: John R. Stanly 67: Justin P. Burr; Bell, IV; 21: Larry M. Bell; Stokes 91: Bryan R. Holloway; Wilkes 73: Lee Zachary; 90: Sarah Stevens; 94: Jeffrey Elmore; Surry 90: Sarah Stevens; Wilson 24: Jean Farmer-Butterfi eld; Swain 119: Joe Sam Queen; 8: Susan Martin; Transylvania 113: Chris Whitmire; Yadkin 73: Lee Zachary; Tyrrell 1: Bob Steinburg; Yancey 118: Michele D. Presnell; Union 68: D. Craig Horn; 69: ; 55: Mark Brody;

NC House of Adcock, Gale Alexander, Jr., Alexander M. Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives (Alphabetically) 1211 Legislative Bldg. 404 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2809 Raleigh, NC 27601-2811 Phone: 919-733-5602 Phone: 919-733-5778 Adams, Jay [email protected] [email protected] NC House of Representatives 2215 Legislative Bldg. Ager, John Arp, Dean Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives Phone: 919-733-5988 1315 Legislative Bldg. 531 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. [email protected] Raleigh, NC 27601-2810 Raleigh, NC 27601-2812 Phone: 919-733-5746 Phone: 919-715-3007 [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 12 Avila, Marilyn Blust, John M. Brody, Mark NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 2217 Legislative Bldg. 2208 Legislative Bldg. 2219 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2813 Raleigh, NC 27601-2819 Raleigh, NC 27601-2825 Phone: 919-733-5530 Phone: 919-733-5781 Phone: 919-715-3029 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Baskerville, Nathan Boles, Boles L. Brown, Rayne NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1004 Legislative Bldg. 528 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 633 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2814 Raleigh, NC 27601-2820 Raleigh, NC 27601-2826 Phone: 919-733-5824 Phone: 919-733-5903 Phone: 919-715-0873 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bell, IV, Bell R. Bradford, III, Bradford R. Brown, Brian NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 419B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2123 Legislative Bldg. 604 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2815 Raleigh, NC 27601-2821 Raleigh, NC 27601-2827 Phone: 919-715-3017 Phone: 919-733-5828 Phone: 919-733-5757 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bell, Larry M. Brawley, William Bryan, Rob NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 510 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 534 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 536 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2816 Raleigh, NC 27601-2822 Raleigh, NC 27601-2828 Phone: 919-733-5863 Phone: 919-733-5800 Phone: 919-733-5607 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bishop, Dan Brisson, William D. Bumgardner, Dana NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 607 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 405 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2119 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2817 Raleigh, NC 27601-2823 Raleigh, NC 27601-2829 Phone: 919-715-3009 Phone: 919-733-5772 Phone: 919-733-5809 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Blackwell, Hugh Brockman, Cecil Burr, Justin P. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 541 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1311 Legislative Bldg. 307A Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2818 Raleigh, NC 27601-2824 Raleigh, NC 27601-2830 Phone: 919-733-5805 Phone: 919-733-5825 Phone: 919-733-5908 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 13 Carney, Becky Cunningham, Carla D. Earle, Beverly M. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1221 Legislative Bldg. 1109 Legislative Bldg. 514 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2831 Raleigh, NC 27601-2837 Raleigh, NC 27601-2843 Phone: 919-733-5827 Phone: 919-733-5807 Phone: 919-715-2530 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Catlin, Rick Daughtry, N. Leo Elmore, Jeffrey NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 638 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2207 Legislative Bldg. 306A3 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2832 Raleigh, NC 27601-2838 Raleigh, NC 27601-2844 Phone: 919-733-5830 Phone: 919-733-5605 Phone: 919-733-5935 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Cleveland, George G. Davis, Jr., Ted Faircloth, John NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 417A Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 418B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 613 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2833 Raleigh, NC 27601-2839 Raleigh, NC 27601-2845 Phone: 919-715-6707 Phone: 919-733-5786 Phone: 919-733-5877 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Collins, Jeff Dixon, Jimmy Farmer-Butterfi eld, Jean NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1106 Legislative Bldg. 416B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1220 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2834 Raleigh, NC 27601-2840 Raleigh, NC 27601-2846 Phone: 919-733-5802 Phone: 919-715-3021 Phone: 919-733-5898 [email protected] [email protected] Jean.Farmer-Butterfi [email protected]

Conrad, Debra Dobson, Josh Fisher, Susan C. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 606 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 301N Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 504 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2835 Raleigh, NC 27601-2841 Raleigh, NC 27601-2847 Phone: 919-733-5787 Phone: 919-733-5862 Phone: 919-715-2013 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Cotham, Tricia Ann Dollar, Nelson Floyd, Elmer NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 402 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 307B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1325 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2836 Raleigh, NC 27601-2842 Raleigh, NC 27601-2848 Phone: 919-715-0706 Phone: 919-715-0795 Phone: 919-733-5959 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 14 Ford, Carl Graham, George Hardister, Jon NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 608 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1321 Legislative Bldg. 632 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2849 Raleigh, NC 27601-2855 Raleigh, NC 27601-2861 Phone: 919-733-5881 Phone: 919-733-5995 Phone: 919-733-5191 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Fraley, John A. Hager, Mike Harrison, Pricey NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 637 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 301F Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1218 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2850 Raleigh, NC 27601-2856 Raleigh, NC 27601-2862 Phone: 919-733-5741 Phone: 919-733-5749 Phone: 919-733-5771 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Gill, Rosa U. Hall, Duane Hastings, Kelly E. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1303 Legislative Bldg. 1019 Legislative Bldg. 1206 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2851 Raleigh, NC 27601-2857 Raleigh, NC 27601-2863 Phone: 919-733-5880 Phone: 919-733-5755 Phone: 919-715-2002 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Glazier, Rick Hall, Larry D. Holley, Yvonne Lewis NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1021 Legislative Bldg. 506 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1213 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2852 Raleigh, NC 27601-2858 Raleigh, NC 27601-2864 Phone: 919-733-5601 Phone: 919-733-5872 Phone: 919-733-5758 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Goodman, Ken Hamilton, Susi H. Holloway, Bryan R. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 542 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1313 Legislative Bldg. 305 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2853 Raleigh, NC 27601-2859 Raleigh, NC 27601-2865 Phone: 919-733-5823 Phone: 919-733-5754 Phone: 919-733-5609 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Graham, Charles Hanes, Jr., Edward Horn, D. Craig NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1309 Legislative Bldg. 1006 Legislative Bldg. 419A Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2854 Raleigh, NC 27601-2860 Raleigh, NC 27601-2866 Phone: 919-715-0875 Phone: 919-733-5829 Phone: 919-733-2406 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 15 Howard, Julia C. Jeter, Charles Langdon, Jr., James H. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 302 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2226 Legislative Bldg. 417B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2867 Raleigh, NC 27601-2873 Raleigh, NC 27601-2879 Phone: 919-733-5904 Phone: 919-733-5654 Phone: 919-733-5849 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Hunter, III, Howard J. Johnson, Linda P. Lewis, David R. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1307 Legislative Bldg. 301D Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2301 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2868 Raleigh, NC 27601-2874 Raleigh, NC 27601-2880 Phone: 919-733-5780 Phone: 919-733-5861 Phone: 919-715-3015 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Hurley, Pat B. Johnson, Ralph C. Lucas, Marvin W. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 532 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1317 Legislative Bldg. 509 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2869 Raleigh, NC 27601-2875 Raleigh, NC 27601-2881 Phone: 919-733-5865 Phone: 919-733-5902 Phone: 919-733-5775 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Iler, Frank Jones, Bert Luebke, Paul NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 639 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 416A Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 513 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2870 Raleigh, NC 27601-2876 Raleigh, NC 27601-2882 Phone: 919-301-1450 Phone: 919-733-5779 Phone: 919-733-7663 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Insko, Verla Jordan, Jonathan C. Malone, Chris NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 502 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 420 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 603 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2871 Raleigh, NC 27601-2877 Raleigh, NC 27601-2883 Phone: 919-733-7208 Phone: 919-733-7727 Phone: 919-715-3010 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Jackson, Darren G. Lambeth, Donny Martin, Grier NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1013 Legislative Bldg. 303 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1023 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2872 Raleigh, NC 27601-2878 Raleigh, NC 27601-2884 Phone: 919-733-5974 Phone: 919-733-5747 Phone: 919-733-5773 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 16 Martin, Susan Millis, Chris Presnell, Michele D. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 306C Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 609 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 418A Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2885 Raleigh, NC 27601-2891 Raleigh, NC 27601-2897 Phone: 919-715-3023 Phone: 919-715-9664 Phone: 919-733-5732 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

McElraft, Pat Moore, Rodney W. Queen, Joe Sam NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 634 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1219 Legislative Bldg. 1017 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2886 Raleigh, NC 27601-2892 Raleigh, NC 27601-2898 Phone: 919-733-6275 Phone: 919-733-5606 Phone: 919-715-3005 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

McGrady, Chuck Moore, Tim Reives, II, Robert T. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 304 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2304 Legislative Bldg. 1323 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2887 Raleigh, NC 27601-2893 Raleigh, NC 27601-2899 Phone: 919-733-5956 Phone: 919-733-3451 Phone: 919-733-0057 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

McNeill, Allen Pendleton, Brig. Gen. Gary Richardson, Bobbie NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 418C Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 610 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1217 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2888 Raleigh, NC 27601-2894 Raleigh, NC 27601-2900 Phone: 919-715-4946 Phone: 919-733-5860 Phone: 919-715-3032 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Meyer, Graig R. Pierce, Garland E. Riddell, Dennis NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1111 Legislative Bldg. 1204 Legislative Bldg. 533 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2889 Raleigh, NC 27601-2895 Raleigh, NC 27601-2901 Phone: 919-715-3019 Phone: 919-733-5803 Phone: 919-733-5905 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Michaux, Jr., Henry M. Pittman, Larry G. Ross, Stephen M. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1227 Legislative Bldg. 1010 Legislative Bldg. 2221 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2890 Raleigh, NC 27601-2896 Raleigh, NC 27601-2902 Phone: 919-715-2528 Phone: 919-715-2009 Phone: 919-733-5820 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 17 Saine, Jason Stam, Paul Torbett, John A. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1326 Legislative Bldg. 612 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 538 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2903 Raleigh, NC 27601-2909 Raleigh, NC 27601-2915 Phone: 919-733-5782 Phone: 919-733-2962 Phone: 919-733-5868 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Salmon, Brad Steinburg, Bob Turner, Brian NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1319 Legislative Bldg. 301B Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1209 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2904 Raleigh, NC 27601-2910 Raleigh, NC 27601-2916 Phone: 919-715-3026 Phone: 919-733-0010 Phone: 919-715-3012 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Schaffer, Jacqueline Michelle Stevens, Sarah Turner, Rena W. NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 2213 Legislative Bldg. 635 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 602 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2905 Raleigh, NC 27601-2911 Raleigh, NC 27601-2917 Phone: 919-733-5886 Phone: 919-715-1883 Phone: 919-733-5661 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Setzer, Mitchell S. Szoka, John Waddell, Ken NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 2204 Legislative Bldg. 2223 Legislative Bldg. 403 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2906 Raleigh, NC 27601-2912 Raleigh, NC 27601-2918 Phone: 919-733-4948 Phone: 919-733-9892 Phone: 919-733-5821 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Shepard, Phil Terry, Evelyn Warren, Harry NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 530 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1015 Legislative Bldg. 611 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2907 Raleigh, NC 27601-2913 Raleigh, NC 27601-2919 Phone: 919-715-9644 Phone: 919-733-5777 Phone: 919-733-5784 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Speciale, Michael Tine, Paul Watford, Sam NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1008 Legislative Bldg. 529 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 2121 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2908 Raleigh, NC 27601-2914 Raleigh, NC 27601-2920 Phone: 919-733-5853 Phone: 919-733-5906 Phone: 919-715-2526 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

March - April 2015 Living Power - 18 West, Roger Willingham, Shelly Yarborough, Larry NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 1229 Legislative Bldg. 501 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1301 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2921 Raleigh, NC 27601-2923 Raleigh, NC 27601-2925 Phone: 919-733-5859 Phone: 919-715-3024 Phone: 919-715-0850 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Whitmire, Chris Wray, Michael H. Zachary, Lee NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives NC House of Representatives 537 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 503 Legislative Offi ce Bldg. 1002 Legislative Bldg. Raleigh, NC 27601-2922 Raleigh, NC 27601-2924 Raleigh, NC 27601-2926 Phone: 919-715-4466 Phone: 919-733-5662 Phone: 919-715-8361 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

For additional contact information, go to www.ncleg.net

Superior Vision Plan Copays Reduced!! NCRGEA’s Superior Vision Insurance plan, an optional member benefi t, continues to be valued by members. NCRGEA negotiated some enhancements to the current plan that are effective as of January 1, 2015. These changes are reductions in copayments for materials and contact lens fi ttings. The copay for materials for an in-network eye provider has been reduced from $20 to $15. Materials include both frames and lenses. The copay for the contact lens fi tting for standard contact lens has been reduced from $25 to $20. All other benefi ts of the vision insurance plan will remain the same. New vision ID cards were mailed on February 1st by Superior Vision to those currently enrolled in the vision insurance plan along with an outline of benefi ts for the vision insurance plan. For further information about Superior Vision and other members ben- efi ts, visit our website at: www.ncrgea.com.

March - April 2015 Living Power - 19 2015 Retiree Pay Dates Date Retirement Payment is issued (Date payment is direct deposited or date a check is mailed).

2015 Pay Dates March 25 July 24 November 25 April 24 August 25 December 18 May 22 September 25 June 25 October 23 If you have any questions about your retirement check, call the NC Retirement Systems at 1-877-733-4191 or 919-733-4191 in Raleigh area.

March - April 2015 Living Power - 20 Weekly Legislative Updates

NCRGEA members can get a weekly update on the status or progress of legislation that impacts retirees. You can sign-up to receive NCRGEA Legislative Updates by email!

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS NCRGEA ...... 1-800-356-1190 In Raleigh Area ...... 919-834-4652 MetLife Dental ...... 1-800-942-0854 Superior Vision ...... 1-800-507-3800 NC Retirement Systems ...... 1-877-733-4191 In Raleigh Area ...... 919-733-4191 CIGNA (Medicare Administrator) ...... 1-800-633-4227 Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program ...... 1-800-443-9354 In Raleigh Area ...... 919-807-6900 NC State Health Plan ...... 1-919-881-2300 Blue Cross/Blue Shield ...... 1-888-234-2416 Express Scripts (SHP Rx Drug Administrator) ...... 1-877-680-4882 Humana ...... 1-800-944-9442 United Healthcare ...... 1-866-747-1014 Social Security Administration ...... 1-800-772-1213 State Employees’ Credit Union ...... 1-888-732-8562 Local Government Federal Credit Union...... 1-800-344-4846 NC 401(k)/Deferred Comp (457)...... 1-866-627-5267

March - April 2015 Living Power - 21 Living Power is published to provide current information for NCRGEA’s membership. Newsletters are printed bimonthly and mailed to all mem- bers of NCRGEA. Your comments are welcome.

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