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Examining the issues and topics concerning public employees and retirees in North Carolina. SEANC is the South’s leading state employee association, with 46,000 members in all 100 counties in North Carolina. To keep up on SEANC’s daily news, follow us on Twitter @SEANC and “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/SEANC1947.
State Treasurer Brad Briner Breaks Down Recent State Health Plan Wins
The SEANC View
1 hour 9 minutes
4 weeks ago
State Treasurer Brad Briner Breaks Down Recent State Health Plan Wins
This week, State Treasurer Brad Briner visited The SEANC View Podcast for an extensive interview covering everything from the status of the State Health Plan to the prospect of cost-of-living adjustments for retirees.
In the last few weeks, Briner’s office has been on quite a roll. On Tuesday, he announced a significant agreement with CVS Caremark that has ended a long-standing dispute and is expected to bring savings to Plan members. It may also enable the plan to cover GLP-1 drug treatment for weight loss once again.
Last week, his office brokered a deal between Duke and Aetna that will allow State Health Plan members to continue to see Duke doctors in-network.
We discussed the state retirement system and the need for true COLAs for retirees at length as well. He elaborated on his comments on NC Newsline this week, stating that changes to the system's investing strategy may allow for a raise in 2027. He also discussed fees, in-house management, and the creation of an Investment Authority to oversee the system.
The SEANC View
Examining the issues and topics concerning public employees and retirees in North Carolina. SEANC is the South’s leading state employee association, with 46,000 members in all 100 counties in North Carolina. To keep up on SEANC’s daily news, follow us on Twitter @SEANC and “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/SEANC1947.
