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NEA January 2010

Roger Young - Chair, MEABT

 

 Caught in a wistful moment on a walk

This is the first in a series of biographical articles about each of the Trustees for the Maine Education Association Benefits Trust. It is intended to introduce you to our leadership as well as to demonstrate the breadth and variety of experience of the people on the board.

Roger is a lifelong resident of Maine. He grew up in Cumberland, a bedroom community 10 miles north of Portland. He attended public schools including Greely High School. A three sport athlete he also did other activities such as lighting and sound for some school plays. Science was always an interest and he majored in Biology at USM. Roger held many jobs during his school years, which allowed the tuition to be paid. Perhaps the most interesting employer he ever had was B&M baked beans in Portland.

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Exciting Improvements in Your Health Insurance
By Christine Burke, Executive Director, MEABT

Given the uncertainty about federal health care reform, this is a good time to review our current MEA Benefits Trust plan for participants. And, it affords me the opportunity to explain how the MEA Benefits Trust is enhancing the plan and improving the health care delivery system in our state.

As many of you know, the MEA Benefits Trust provides health insurance for 99% of the schools in the state. Although the amounts the schools contribute to the premium differ from school district to school district, the premium for the Trust’s Standard Plan or the Choice Plus Plan remains the same.

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Just a Note

Is Your New Years Resolution to Quit Smoking? 

Get support & encouragement. Make an arrangement with someone you can call at anytime,  whenever the urge to smoke gets overwhelming. 

Visit Anthem.com / healthy lifestyles for smoking cessation programs and helpful information.


Board of Trustees

Roger Young, Chair

Lois Kilby-Chesley,
Vice Chair

Susan Grondin, Secretary

Chris Galgay

Kim Khoury-Kelley

Darrell King

Kelly Littlefield

Sally Plourde

Dennis Towle

Just a Note

»For Every  1 hour of exercise, you gain 2 hours of life expectancy, even if you don't start until middle age.

»Physically active individuals save an estimated $500 a year in healthcare costs.

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Its your health and your choice. Thats why the MEA Benefits Trust is providing articles focusing on health and wellness. We want you to have the information you need to make healthy choices for yourself and for the people you love.
Talking to Your Doctor
By Mary Doyle, RN, MA
Wellness Director

Perhaps a check up with your doctor is on your list of New Year’s resolutions. Congratulations for taking care of your self! Whether you are seeing your doctor for a general physical exam, or for a specific complaint or illness, it’s important to remember to take an active role in your own care. You and your doctor need to work in partnership to achieve your best possible level of health. An important part of this relationship is good communication. Here are some questions from the National Institute of Health that you can ask your doctor to get your discussion started:

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