Motion carries 14-1.

Dave Wales returns back to the podium to give updates on medical benefits. Starting with an update from Blue Cross/Blue Shield which is a health support tool to avoid and manage critical conditions.

The health tool from BCBS would not be an added expense for PEEHIP.

Wales now provides an update on drug formularies.

Wales: PEEHIP currently contracts with ExpressScripts. Pharmacies who accept ExpressScripts reduces drug costs to PEEHIP by at least 33%. Rebates obtained by ExpressScripts are returned directly to PEEHIP.

Erica Thomas is now at the podium providing updates in additional benefits and the Medicare Advantage Plan.

Thomas, who is the Asst. Director of PEEHIP, discusses events and webinars that were held for members including providing educational webinars on how to use and navigate the app.

Thomas reminds members who use United Healthcare to watch their mail in the coming months for new ID cards, which removes an old number used for Telehealth. Cards should be delivered in November. If members do not receive cards at that time, they can still use their old card.

Jo Moore is now speaking on additional comments before the meeting comes to close.

The PEEHIP board is now adjourned. There is will be a 10-minute ahead of the Education Retiree Trust Board.

We’re back! The Alabama Retired Health Care Trust Board Meeting has been called to order with a full quorum present.

The matter of business at today’s meeting to transfer up to $118 million for FY26. Motion was called and carried unanimously. Meeting is now adjourned. Now, we move on to the TRS Board of Control Meeting, which also has a quorum to conduct business.

Dr. Bronner currently gives an update regarding the RTJ Trail.

The board is now hearing updates from PCH Hotel and Resorts who manages all RSA hotel properties.

We now hear elections updates from Jo Moore. There are currently six positions up for elections this year. Ballots will go out to members in November with a return date in January. The run-off election will be held in March 2025.

The TRS Board now recognizes Chris Towns on his retirement from TRS after 30+ years.

The TRS Board Meeting is now adjourned.

We truly appreciate our AEA members who also serve on the PEEHIP/TRS Board, including our newly inducted members Mary Beth Tate, Dr. Thomas Jones, and Amy Knight Fowler. Always remember that AEA represents you at every level. #myAEA

🎉 Congratulations to Madison County Teacher Merri Gardunia for being named as one of the Travelers Awards for Teaching Excellence recipients! Merri will represent Alabama along with 47 other educators in Washington D.C., in February. Read more: bit.ly/3rUdmom

Registration is open to attend the 2024 Minority Leadership Training (MLT) Conference in Orange Beach, AL, at the early bird rate of $40! For more information, visit: myAEA.org.