Colleagues, Hello. I hope this message finds you well. The recently signed CARES Act (Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act) enacts some changes to our Health Care Spending Account. Specifically, Over-the-counter drugs and medicines can be paid for or reimbursed without a doctor’s prescription. Menstrual care products are now considered a qualified medical expense and are eligible for payment or reimbursement. […]
Author: Kristen
Note that later last night it was announced that the Federal government has extended federal social distancing guidelines until April 30. Colleagues, So much has been occurring in the past couple weeks and there are times when I fear that those of us at the statewide level and at many chapters simply can’t keep up […]
Dear Colleagues, Hello all. We’ve received many questions from colleagues about stopping deductions from their paychecks for the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) and NYS-Ride. Here’s information we received from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: Dependent Care Advantage Account Employees can stop their DCAA deductions or change their election amounts if they experience an […]
Dear UUP represented employees, Attached are updated instructions for LiveHealth Online. The instructions for the mental health scheduling have changed. Enrollees will have to enter a credit card when they schedule. The card will be charged $25 if the member does not cancel the appointment within the 24-hour cancellation period. The coupon code will be […]
Please see the following message from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, First and foremost, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to you and your families during these trying times. The UUP leadership and I commend our health care workers, and all those who are dedicating their time and effort to […]
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Dear UUP represented employees, I am happy to report that the telemedicine benefit is now available to enrollees in the Empire Plan, SEHP, and the Excelsior Plan. The Department of Civil Service has posted the message below on NYSHIP Online. In addition, they will send a notice to your Health Benefits Administrators for distribution and […]
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Chapter Operating Update
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center UUP Suite 108 office will be closed until further notice. While our “physical” office remains closed, our “virtual” office remains open. Please continue to contact the office phone (276-3377) and e-mail (buffalocenter@uupmail.org) if you have any questions/concerns. Currently, Kristen is able to monitor and forward any communications made to the Buffalo Center […]
Please see the following from UUP Statewide Vice President, Jamie Dangler: Protect your intellectual property if you transition to remote instruction Members at our campuses who produce course materials – whether documents, videos, or recordings of class meetings – own the copyright unless they are under a written “work for hire” agreement with their campus […]
Please see the following message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, Working with UUP chapter leaders, Labor Relations Specialists and our members, we have been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. In over 40 years of working together, we have never experienced something quite like this. The effects of widespread […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following message from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal. Remember that a lot of information can be found on the UUP website – https://uupinfo.org/ , it is being updated constantly. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center ————————— Colleagues, The following was sent to all staff at System Administration and was then sent […]