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SLEBC Updates, Plan Notices, and Benefit Guide
by Tara Johnson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Happy Monday! If you are part of the SLEBC Medical plan, I have a few items to update you on. Please forward this email to anyone who is on the plan that may have interest, i.e. spouse, adult children, etc.. * We have a NEW URL to access your claims and plan information: SLEBC.myaptahealth.com<http://www.SLEBC.myaptahealth.com> * Secondly, you may have received mail from Magellan RX Management. Magellan RX Management has merged with Prime Therapeutics. Additional details regarding upcoming changes are listed below. New names for your PBM and pharmacy coming this fall: Magellan Rx Management, your current pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), merged with Prime Therapeutics in late 2022. Effective Oct. 1, Magellan Rx Management will become “Prime Therapeutics Management” and on Sept. 16 Magellan Rx Pharmacy will become “Prime Therapeutics Pharmacy.” You will receive additional information from their pharmacy if you currently use its services. * What this means for you: * On Sept. 16, the new website will be primetherapeutics.com. At that time, you will be able to access your new member portal by visiting wprimetherapeutics.com/member<http://www.primetherapeutics.com/member> and using the same login that you use today. Feel free to bookmark these websites for future use. * Please note that if your plan references magellanrx.com in its Summary of Benefits or other plan documents, starting on Sept. 16 you should instead go to your new member portal at primetherapeutics.com/member. * All current mail order medications should continue to be serviced with no disruption. * The phone number on your ID card remains the same. * I have attached both our SLEBC SBC and Benefit Guide for the 2024 calendar year. You'll find important information and required notices in these that you may want to reference throughout the year. I understand that this change may raise questions, and we want to assure you that we are committed to providing a seamless experience for you. Please feel free to reach out to me or the care coordinators or Magellan RX/Prime Therapeutics for additional assistance. Thank you, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Bargaining Team Update
by James Estwick 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hi Members, I wanted to let you know of the Bargaining Team we have in place for the 25-27 SLEBC Contract. This group was chosen with consideration to ensure we included multiple divisions, different camps and both Trooper and Sergeant ranks. While every division cannot be on the team, we do still want everyone's input on ideas. Even if we haven't been able or successful at bargaining for your idea previously, please submit it again this year. Email ideas to the team at: bargainingteam(a)groups.netreoopers.org SLEBC Board Members: James Estwick, President, Sgt. Traffic, Omaha Jamy Sloup, Vice President, Fire Marshal Nic Jaworski, Treasurer, Investigator, Omaha Doug Pollard, Secretary, Game & Parks Monte Dart, Bargaining Coordinator, Investigator, Grand Island STAN Bargaining Team: Isaiah Jaramillo, Traffic, Omaha J.J. Pedersen, Sgt. Traffic, Grand Island Seth Olson, Carrier, North Platte Sincerely, [cid:12d413c1-4037-4577-8926-dd19c1352536] James Estwick President State Troopers Association of Nebraska State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council Cell: 402.689.6169 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Santa Cop Golf Scramble
by Anthony Frederick 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

Members, I would like to donate $400 to the Santa Cop Golf Scramble, on July 29, hosted by the Lincoln Police Union. In order to approve the funds, I need a troop area vote of YES or NO. Please reply to me by this Saturday, July 6 with your vote. My intentions for this event are as follows: * If less than 8 people are interested, I will randomly draw 4 names, and it’ll be 100% covered for those 4 individuals. * If 8 or more people are interested, I will draw 8 names, and I would ask those 8 individuals selected to pay $50, as STAN would cover 50%. If this donation vote passes, I will follow-up with an additional email for interest. Thank you, Anthony Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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July Pay Stubs
by Anthony Frederick 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

Troop H members, I just wanted to send out a reminder to everyone. Be sure to take a look at your upcoming pay stub and make sure everything is correct regarding your pay raises and retirement contribution change. I hope you are all having a good summer. Stay safe! Anthony Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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STAN Board Nominations - Treasurer, WVP, A, B, and HQ - DUE June 15!
by Tara Johnson 16 Jun '24

16 Jun '24

It's the time of year for STAN Board nominations and elections. The statewide Treasurer position is open to all active Trooper and Sergeant members while the Western VP position is only open to active Trooper and Sergeant members in Troop C, D, and E. Area Representatives for Troops, A, B, and H are also attached and are specific to those areas. The deadline for nominations is the close of business on June 15, 2024. Nominations must be signed by both the nominating party and the nominee to be valid. Ballots will be sent out by June 16, 2024, and must be returned by June 20, 2024. Return Nominations to: Email: tjohnson(a)netroopers.org Fax: 402-500-3666 Mail: STAN, 8540 Executive Woods Drive, Suite 500, Lincoln, NE 68512 Thanks, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.489.6093 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Shift bid pizza
by Anthony Frederick 21 May '24

21 May '24

All, On Wednesday, May 29, Troop H Patrol Division will begin their shift bid at 1100 hours. As always, I will plan to arrive shortly after 1100 hours with a large amount of pizza. Please, come by and grab some if you are able. Night shift - I will place all leftovers into the west break room fridge. See you then. Anthony Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Nebraska State Patrol Foundation - Give to Lincoln Day
by Anthony Frederick 09 May '24

09 May '24

Members, If you would like to donate to Give to Lincoln Day, please see the message below as an option for making your donation. Thank you, Anthony The annual Give to Lincoln Day is May 30, 2024, and donations can be made during the month of May. Every donation between May 1 and May 30makes a bigger impact because the Nebraska State Patrol Foundation will also receive a proportional share of a $650,000 match fund provided by Lincoln Community Foundation and generous sponsors – the largest match fund in Give to Lincoln Day’s history! Donations can be made online by entering Nebraska State Patrol Foundation in the search by name field at: www.givetolincoln.com<http://www.givetolincoln.com/> Please share this information with the retirees, STAN members and all members of the agency to get the word out. Thanks for your support! Judy Janssen, President Nebraska State Patrol Foundation Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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May 15th Torch Run Registration
by Tara Johnson 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

Members, Please find the attached/below email about the upcoming SO Torch Run in Lincoln on May 15. Tara Johnson This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender and delete all copies. ________________________________ From: Lynette Russell <LPD1254(a)cjis.lincoln.ne.gov> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 3:24 PM To: LPD_All <lpd_all(a)cjis.lincoln.ne.gov>; mdailey2(a)unl.edu <mdailey2(a)unl.edu>; LSO ALL <LSOALL(a)lancaster.ne.gov>; jesse.schmidt.6(a)us.af.mil <jesse.schmidt.6(a)us.af.mil>; Voborny, Amanda <Amanda.Voborny(a)BNSF.com>; trent.puhalla.1(a)us.af.mil <trent.puhalla.1(a)us.af.mil>; Ryan J. Beiermann <RBeiermann(a)lancaster.ne.gov>; Elizabeth Wilson <EWilson(a)lancaster.ne.gov>; stacey.lewton(a)nebraska.gov <stacey.lewton(a)nebraska.gov>; Garcia, Erika <Erika.Garcia(a)nebraska.gov>; Tara Johnson <tjohnson(a)netroopers.org>; suzanne.gage(a)nebraska.gov <suzanne.gage(a)nebraska.gov>; Amy Champoux (amy.champoux(a)nebraska.gov) <amy.champoux(a)nebraska.gov>; Eli McBride <ermcbride(a)fbi.gov>; Tanner Hippen <tanner.hippen(a)usdoj.gov>; Ryan D. Dvorak <RDvorak(a)lancaster.ne.gov>; Mike D. Mueller <MMueller(a)lancaster.ne.gov>; Christopher M. Turner <CMTurner(a)lancaster.ne.gov>; Bill Tangeman (Bill.tangeman(a)nebraska.gov) <bill.tangeman(a)nebraska.gov>; Andrew J Godziek <andrew.j.godziek(a)uscis.dhs.gov>; Mangels, Mary <mary.mangels(a)nebraska.gov>; Com_ESDS <Com_ESDS(a)lincoln.ne.gov>; Carla.cue(a)nebraska.gov <Carla.cue(a)nebraska.gov>; Cpd(a)cerescone.com <Cpd(a)cerescone.com>; info(a)sewardpolicene.org <info(a)sewardpolicene.org>; UNL Police <unlpd(a)unl.edu>; Worster, Christina <christina.worster(a)ice.dhs.gov>; Rose Swenson <rswenson(a)sone.org>; mfehringer4(a)unl.edu <mfehringer4(a)unl.edu> Subject: May 15th Torch Run Registration The Lincoln Torch Run for Special Olympics will be on May 15th, 2024. Please register at the link listed below before May 1st. You may also click on the link if you would like to purchase a t-shirt only and not be involved with the run. An example of what the t-shirts look like this year are in the attachment. I have sent several emails to individual people at certain law enforcement agencies via this email. Please pass this information along to your group at your agency. Please contact Ofc. Schwenke, Sgt. Weber, or Inv. Russell if you have any questions or problems. The run will begin at noon and end at the front steps of the Hall of Justice at 575 S 10th Street at 12:30. Further details will be sent to you in the near future. We look forward to seeing you!!!! https://www.sone.org/events/law-enforcement-torch-run/torch-run.html Ofc. Schwenke (lpd1768(a)cjis.lincoln.ne.gov) Sgt. Weber (lpd1369(a)cjis.lincoln.ne.gov) Inv. Russell (lpd1254(a)cjis.lincoln.ne.gov) For decades, law enforcement, through the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Nebraska, has worked to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Between May 6th-16th, the Nebraska Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) will host Torch Runs across the state to benefit Special Olympics Nebraska. Getting involved in the Torch Run is easy! Registration is $25 and can be done online. With your registration, you will receive a 2024 Torch Run t-shirt. In addition to registering for the event, you can choose to raise additional funds online for Special Olympics Nebraska, but this is not required. As the Guardians of the Flame, members of law enforcement volunteer countless hours each year and generate ongoing awareness about the Special Olympics Nebraska mission. Please help us make this Torch Run a success by sharing the registration information with those in your agency and community, purchase a Torch Run t-shirt, volunteer or participate in other LETR events in your area. When you run, walk, or bike with the Nebraska LETR May 6th-16th, you’ll join other caring members of your community in showing support for Special Olympics Nebraska athletes. [0eafe29e-bb53-11ec-843f-0e484994db0d.jpg] [0eafe29e-bb53-11ec-843f-0e484994db0d.jpg] [0eafe29e-bb53-11ec-843f-0e484994db0d.jpg] Inv. Lynette Russell #1254 Lincoln Police Department 402-441-7989 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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LB196 update
by Anthony Frederick 26 Mar '24

26 Mar '24

Members, I am writing to remind and/or reiterate the importance of having everyone reach out to your senators and tell them how voting for LB196 would benefit you, your families, NSP, and the state of Nebraska. LB196 is on the floor for ALL senators to vote on, so I'm asking for you all to do your part and let them know. A simple email or phone call can go a long way. If you have any questions, please let me know . Anthony Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Lucas Bolton <lbolton(a)netroopers.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:33 PM To: activemembers(a)groups.netroopers.org <activemembers(a)groups.netroopers.org>; retirees(a)groups.netroopers.org <retirees(a)groups.netroopers.org> Cc: STAN Board <STANBoard(a)netroopers.org> Subject: LB196 update Members, Please allow this email to serve as an update on LB196. It is good news, and I am now asking for your help in getting it over the finish line. The STAN Board, Matt Schaefer (our lobbyist), and I have been working diligently with Senator Bostar (LB196 introducer), the Retirement Committee, and the Governor's Office to keep the bill moving through the legislative process. Yesterday LB196 was voted out of the Retirement Committee with amendments and has now advanced to the Senate floor for debate. The bill has been amended from its original form due to budgetary issues. Cutting the state’s budget and limiting spending has been a major focus for this year’s legislature. So far, concerns about the cost have been the only real opposition to our bill. With the amendments, as currently proposed, LB196 will now reduce retirement contributions from either 16% or 17% down to 10% for all Troopers. This will put about $382.00 to $580.00 additional dollars pretax in each Troopers monthly paycheck. That is an additional $4,584.00 (new Troopers) to $6,960.00 (Step 15 Troopers) annually. In an effort to cut the costs of LB196, the amendments did remove the increase to the spousal death benefits and the change to the COLA adjustments from the bill. Without these amendments, we could not guarantee that LB196 would have advanced out of committee. The STAN board has discussed this extensively, and we know that these two items were both very important to our members. Senator Bostar has already pledged to address these with future legislation. The STAN Board, as well as myself, fully plan on pushing for these two changes in future legislative sessions. LB196 is now heading to the Senate floor for debate, and this is where I need your assistance. For everyone who reached out to the Senators on the Retirement Committee about advancing LB196, I sincerely thank you. This action was instrumental in advancing our bill out of committee. Going forward our bill is going to be discussed by every Senator from across the state. I need your help to ensure that every Senator hears from at least one constituent in support of LB196. Please take a few minutes to reach out via phone or email and ask your Senator to support LB196. It is this personal contact that will show each Senator that this bill is truly important to you as one of their constituents. Hearing directly from someone who lives in their district will place accountability on each Senator. With just a little bit of time and effort from each of you, we can reach Senators throughout the state to ensure that LB196 has the best possible chance of passing. If you do not know who your Senator is please use the link below. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_find.php [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/8PDvS6lpwRJZjlQhP6oiGMA0nN8iMR2osQ3y0g…] Click on the “Landing Page” [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/UPtanwZuGPbRNNryqaDRIRynq6069pqMWhUNj3…] This will give you their contact info. When you reach out to your Senator, feel free to explain to them why you feel that they should vote in favor of LB196. Below is an example which you are free to use directly or modify when you contact your Senator. Dear Senator______________, I am a _________ with the Nebraska State Patrol and a constituent of your district and I ask that you support and vote in favor of LB196. This bill will have a positive impact by allowing me to bring home more of the income that I earn which will help me to take care of myself and my family. LB196 will also significantly aid the Nebraska State Patrol in its efforts to recruit new Troopers and retain its current ones. The State Patrol is currently down more than 70 Troopers. LB196 makes the Nebraska State Patrol more competitive with the other agencies we are losing the best candidates too. This will aid in filling those vacancies, and with more Troopers on the road, the Patrol will have more resources to keep every citizen of Nebraska safer. Please take just a few minutes to reach out this week, because the discussions and vote on this bill will be happening soon. Thank you, Lucas Bolton Legislative Liaison State Troopers Association of Nebraska STAN PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506

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2024 STAN & SLEBC Scholarship Information
by Tara Johnson 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Dear STAN/SLEBC Member: Please find the attached 2024 STAN and SLEBC scholarship applications. The deadline to submit is March 29, 2024. Applications can be submitted electronically via email (preferred) directly to me, dropped off locally, or mailed. Criteria: · applicants must be the son/daughter of a current STAN/SLEBC member · applicants must be a graduating senior from High School this school year · applicants must be attending a 2 or 4 year college · applicants shall complete and submit the Scholarship Application(s) (attached) Thank you, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.489.6093 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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