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Podcast examines confusion around State Health Plan premium increases
Following the State Health Plan Board of Trustees’ decision last week to increase premiums for most state employees and retirees, SEANC members have reached out with many questions. State Health Plan Executive Administrator Thomas Friedman revisited The SEANC View Podcast this week to answer them. In an extended interview following up on his appearance last […]
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State Health Plan board votes to increase premiums for 2026
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees voted today to increase premiums for most state employees and retirees for the first time in eight years. The increases will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The plan consists of a tiered structure for the increases, with higher-paid employees paying more monthly than lower-paid employees. For some, the […]
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SEANC awards scholarships to more than 50 members, family
The State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards. This year, more than 50 students from across North Carolina were selected to receive scholarships totaling $45,500 through SEANC’s Scholarship Foundation. These statewide awards, along with scholarships given at the district level, bring the total given […]
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Gov. Stein signs bipartisan act to speed up state hiring process
SEANC President Kirk Montgomery and Executive Director Ardis Watkins joined House Rules Chairman Rep. John Bell, Sen. Kevin Corbin, OSHR Director Staci Meyer, and Sen. Joyce Waddell at Gov. Josh Stein’s signing ceremony for Senate Bill 124 on Tuesday. Senate Bill 124 is a bipartisan effort to streamline hiring practices across state government. Meyer testified at […]
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PODCAST: Challenges facing the State Health Plan
This week on The SEANC View Podcast, we are joined by State Health Plan Executive Administrator Thomas Friedman for an in-depth look at the challenges facing the Plan and its 750,000-plus members. We discuss the ongoing negotiations with CVS Caremark and the expected premium increases for next year. We also touch on the pressing issues of […]
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SEANC legend JE Skinner passes at 93
Our hearts were broken on June 14 when Julius “JE” Skinner, a legend in our organization, passed away. For more than 70 years, he advocated for state employees’ and retirees’ rights and benefits. He volunteered countless hours to SEANC and was a delegate to 74 annual conventions, more than any other member. He was integral […]
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Threat to SHRA protections removed from Auditor bill
SEANC scored a win this week when House Bill 549, which would remove State Human Resources Act protections from employees at the State Auditor’s Office, was amended before a Senate Committee vote. Sen. Warren Daniel offered the amendment to remove portions of the bill that SEANC objected to before Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting. This […]
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State budget likely won’t be passed by July 1 deadline
With the House and Senate still at odds over their tax plans, a new state budget likely won’t pass in time for the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. If a deal isn’t reached, lawmakers may leave town at the end of the month and return when differences have been worked out. Senate Leader […]
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