- The State Health Plan of North Carolina
North Carolina takes care of state employees and state retirees by offering great medical healthcare plans. The State Health Plan offers benefits such as two PPO options, prescription drug coverage, the NC HealthSmart Wellness Program, and incentives that encourage healthy habits. Subscribe to their complimentary e-newsletter, Member Focus, to keep up-to-date on your pharmacy and health benefits, plus health and savings tips. Subscribe on the State Health Plan Web site at www.shpnc.org.
- The State Health Plan of North Carolina Long-Term Health Plan
In addition to general health benefits, the State Health Plan has teamed up with Prudential's Group Long-Term Care Insurance. Follow the instructions on this page to access Prudential's Web site.
- State Insurance Services
State Insurance Services offers optional coverage to retirees, which can be deducted from your monthly retirement benefit, to take care of your dental, vision and life insurance needs. UnitedHealthcare Dental, UnitedHealthcare Vision, and life insurance coverage plan information is available here.
- Medicare
In addition to your State Health Plan benefits, State Health Plan law requires you to enroll in Medicare Part B coverage, as well as Part A, when you become eligible as a retiree, in order to maintain your same level of coverage under the State Health Plan. Find answers to your Medicare questions here.
- NC 401(k) Plan and NC Public Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (457)
The NC 401(k) Plan and the NC Deferred Compensation Plan are offered as supplemental retirement savings options to public employees in North Carolina. With the opportunity to save through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis (and/or with Roth after-tax contributions in the NC 401(k) Plan), you can choose the savings method that works best for you. The Plans also offer GoalMaker, a free, easy-to-use asset allocation tool that can help you choose the proper investment mix.
- Social Security Benefits Estimator
The Social Security Benefits Estimator helps you to better understand your Social Security protection as you plan for your financial future. The benefit calculator can answer all your questions about payments and options.
- Social Security Statement
If you have questions about your Social Security statement, this site has frequently asked questions that can guide you in the right direction for an answer.
- Apply for Social Security Online
The Social Security Administration has a wealth of information for current employees and retirees alike, including retirement planning calculators, Medicare information, and how to apply for benefits.
- Social Security Publications
The Social Security Administration produces a number of up-to-date online publications that include information about retirement benefits, disability benefits, survivor's benefits, and more.
- North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners is an active statewide local government association. This site provides information for its members, employees, and the general public.
- North Carolina Association of Educators
NCAE's mission is to advocate for members and students, to enhance the education profession, and to advance public education. On this site you can find news, e-publications, and key information for state educators.
- North Carolina Association of School Administrators
NCASA is an organization under which North Carolina school administrator groups are unified. NCASA provides to all these groups broad based membership services, professional development, financial services, communication, legal counsel, legal fees liability insurance, and lobbying services.
- North Carolina League of Municipalities
The North Carolina League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan association of municipalities in North Carolina. Their site brings together the towns and cities of the state and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest news affecting residents of North Carolina’s cities, towns, and villages.
- North Carolina Retired School Personnel
Retirees from school organizations in North Carolina, or from other states who now reside in North Carolina, are eligible to join the North Carolina Retired School Personnel. Here you will find information about becoming a member, legislative information and news that affects you, and a calendar of activities, such as leadership conferences.
- The State Employees' Association of North Carolina
At 55,000 members strong, SEANC is the largest independent public employees association in the nation. Some of the many benefits offered by the SEANC include the Member Discount Program, insurance programs, scholarship opportunities, and training sessions.
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North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees' Association
Their slogan, "For those who have made a living and now wish to make a life," sums up what the NCRGEA does for the governmental retirees of North Carolina. They are the largest association in North Carolina devoted to working for the benefit of state and local government retirees and they offer legislative updates by email, health, vision, and dental benefits, We Save discount cards, and more.
- Professional Educators of North Carolina
PENC is a nonpartisan organization that provides employment support, legal counsel, liability insurance, lobbying and communication services to educators across North Carolina. Among other things, PENC offers scholarships, grants, and free workshops for its members. PENC's mission is to promote education reform for the benefit of all North Carolina children while ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of qualified educators.