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Cigna LocalPlus network changes

Cigna LocalPlus network changes

TSEA May 22, 2020 Comments Off on Cigna LocalPlus network changes

Effective June 1, 2020, HCA TriStar will no longer be part of Cigna’s provider network LocalPlus. Instead, LocalPlus members in Middle Tennessee will now have access to in-network hospital care [&hellip

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COVID-19 FAQ’s for state employees

COVID-19 FAQ’s for state employees

TSEA March 27, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 FAQ’s for state employees

Should state employees be working from home right now? Yes, if you have been trained and certified to work from home. On Friday, March 13, Gov. Bill Lee issued the [&hellip

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COVID-19 Update | 3-24-2020

COVID-19 Update | 3-24-2020

TSEA March 24, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Update | 3-24-2020

Gov. Bill Lee during today’s (3-24-2020) daily press briefing on COVID-19 announced he was extending the date for state employees to work from home through April 24, 2020. Gov. Lee [&hellip

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More details about the TDOC Salary Plan

More details about the TDOC Salary Plan

TSEA May 29, 2019 Comments Off on More details about the TDOC Salary Plan

TSEA recently confirmed with TDOC Commissioner Tony Parker more details about the Department of Correction’s budget and salary plan, effective July 1. TDOC’s base pay for Correctional Officer Security Series [&hellip

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Legislative Update: 4-26-19

Legislative Update: 4-26-19

TSEA April 26, 2019 Comments Off on Legislative Update: 4-26-19

Session is almost finished for the year. This week the House passed their budget bill. Once the Senate passes their budget bill (most likely Monday), both houses will negotiate to [&hellip

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Legislative Update: 4-12-19

Legislative Update: 4-12-19

TSEA April 12, 2019 Comments Off on Legislative Update: 4-12-19

We are very close to the end of the legislative session, and many committees have already wrapped up their business for the year. Burden of Proof Update: Next Tuesday, April [&hellip

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Legislative Update – 3-15-19

Legislative Update – 3-15-19

TSEA March 15, 2019 Comments Off on Legislative Update – 3-15-19

The voices of state employees were heard loud and clear this week in two important committees on the Longevity Pay bill and the DCS Caseload bill, two major bills in [&hellip

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Legislative Update – 3-8-19

Legislative Update – 3-8-19

TSEA March 8, 2019 Comments Off on Legislative Update – 3-8-19

It was a busy week for TSEA and state employees. On Monday, Governor Bill Lee gave his first state of the state address outlining the priorities of his proposed state [&hellip

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What Gov. Lee’s Proposed Budget Means for State Employees

What Gov. Lee’s Proposed Budget Means for State Employees

TSEA March 5, 2019 Comments Off on What Gov. Lee’s Proposed Budget Means for State Employees

Gov. Lee’s State of the State address and proposed budgetLast night Gov Bill Lee gave his first state of the state address outlining the priorities of his proposed state budget. [&hellip

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DCS Caseloads Bill passes House Children and Families Subcommittee

DCS Caseloads Bill passes House Children and Families Subcommittee

TSEA March 5, 2019 Comments Off on DCS Caseloads Bill passes House Children and Families Subcommittee

The House Children & Families Subcommittee today (3-5-19) unanimously passed an amended version of HB0921, the DCS Caseloads bill, on to the House Judiciary Committee. This is the first step [&hellip

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