Benefits Of Membership

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1 Benefits Of Membership A quick reference guide Since 1947, the Safety Employees Benefit Association (SEBA) has proudly served the men and women of law enforcement within San Bernardino County. SEBA s mission is to protect and promote the well-being and image of its members in the areas of: Collective bargaining Protection of member rights Political action to promote the goals of the Association Services of benefit to the member Community involvement

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Representation 2 Field Representatives 2 Attorneys 2 Legislative Power 3 Federal 3 State 3 Local 3 Insurance 3 Term Life Insurance 4 Long Term Care 4 AD&D 4 AFLAC 4 Auto & Homeowners Insurance 4 Financial Services 5 Widow and Orphan Fund 5 Scholarships 5 Credit Unions 5 Notary Service 5 Military Members 5 Peace Officer s Relief Fund 6 Emergency Financial Assistance 6 LASIK Vision Correction 6 Long Term Disability Coverage 6 Chiropractic Care 6 $100,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 6 Special Discounts 6 Amusement Parks & Theatres 6 Enterprise Rent A Car 7 Dell Employee Purchase Program 7 Verizon Wireless 7 Publications 7 Star & Shield 7 PORAC News 7 Contact Numbers 8 1

4 Collective Bargaining SEBA represents over 3,200 active, associate, reserve, and retired members. Approximately seventy-five percent of our membership is represented at the bargaining table. Our primary mission to our membership is collective bargaining. Negotiating to protect and improve the wages, benefits, and working conditions of our members is of paramount importance and overrides all other priorities. SEBA is currently comprised of five bargaining units: Safety Unit Safety Management & Supervisory Unit Specialized Peace Officer Unit Specialized Peace Officer Supervisory Unit Specialized Fire Services Unit Contracts, otherwise known as Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for our bargaining units cover overlapping periods that require SEBA to expend extensive periods at the bargaining table. Representation Field Representatives Safeguarding the jobs and rights of SEBA members has the highest priority, that s why SEBA has a full-time team of professional Field Representatives available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are here to assist members with critical incidents, grievances, Internal Affairs interviews, administrative appeals hearings, contract dispute resolution, and much more. All conversations are kept in the strictest of confidence. Attorneys Members have the benefit of representation through the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Legal Defense Fund for job-related civil, criminal, and administrative actions. SEBA retains the legal expertise of the following law firms for issues ranging from member representation to contract negotiations: Law Office of Raines, Lucia and Stern; Law Office of Gaspard, Castillo, Winter & Harper Law Office of Silver, Hadden, Silver, Wexler & Levine; Law Office of Stone Busailah; Law Office of Dawson & Riley For Worker s Compensation, contact Steve Scardino at For Real Estate matters, Probate, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, or Business Law, call attorney Diana Carloni at For Family Law and Guardianships, call attorney James L. Heywood at From real estate to divorce advice, identity theft and beyond, we have your rights covered. Welcome to total peace of mind. Welcome to LegalShield. or call NOTE: LegalShield is NOT the provider if you have a WORK RELATED incident. Call the SEBA office 24/7 for work related coverage (909) or (800)

5 Legislative Power One of the most important areas that affect you, the member, is politics. Our members are employed by governmental jurisdictions that are political in nature, therefore, one key facet of SEBA is to represent you in the political arena. Through the financial support of our members, SEBA has significantly expanded its political action activities. SEBA supports those candidates and issues that better government as a whole and protect our community. Federal SEBA, through our affiliation with the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), has the benefit of being represented in Washington, D.C. by the law firm of Patton Boggs. Patton Boggs is recognized as a nationally renowned leader in legislative advocacy at the federal level. In 2004, SEBA established its first ever Federal Political Action Committee. The purpose of this committee is to allow SEBA to participate in a limited role in supporting candidates for federal office. State SEBA has become very active in state politics. We employ the Sacramento based Legislative Advocacy firm of Aaron Read and Associates to represent us on issues critical to the livelihood of our members. SEBA has a well-funded Political Action Committee dedicated for use at the state level. Local Our Local Political Action Committee is pivotal in ensuring our access to local elected officials who are supportive of law enforcement issues and concerns. 3

6 Insurance Term Life Insurance All members initially are provided with $2,500 Basic Life Coverage as part of your SEBA membership. Spouse and dependents are covered for $1,000 each. Additional member coverage up to $500,000, spouse coverage up to $250,000, and dependent child coverage up to $10,000 is available through MetLife Insurance Company. Long Term Care The California Law Enforcement Association (CLEA) offers this excellent voluntary program for all members and their spouse to protect them from the potentially devastating costs of long term care. Included is lifetime coverage, inflation protection, death benefit, return of premium option, and is a fully paid-up plan in 20 years. AD&D Automatically receive a free $1,000 (off the job) and $5,000 (on the job) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance policy through PORAC. Get up to $750,000 additional Voluntary AD&D coverage through SEBA. AFLAC Special law enforcement rates are available for Accident, Intensive Care, Heart, Disability, and Cancer insurance through AFLAC. Auto & Homeowners Insurance Preferred rates are available for auto, home, renters and mortgage insurances through A-Plus California Casualty Insurance Company, and Central City Insurance Agency, Inc., which is a representative for The Hartford, Safeco, Progressive, and Mercury Insurance Companies. Automatic payroll deduction is available. Discounts are also available through MetLife Auto & Home for members, with additional discounts if the member participates in the MetLife Group Life Insurance Program through SEBA. 4

7 Financial Services Widow and Orphan Fund A cash payment of $6,000 is paid to the surviving spouse or children of active sworn members. Payment is usually made within 24 hours. Scholarships Eligible dependents of an active member may apply for the $5,000 Richard E. Scovel Scholarship and the $2,500 SEBA Scholarship. Dependents of Reserve members may apply for the $1,000 Reserve Scholarship. Credit Unions All members are eligible to join the CAHP Credit Union which specializes in serving law enforcement officials, offers electronic payroll deposits, discounted VISA cards, and other services. Members may also join the Alta Vista Credit Union that offers discounted rates to SEBA members. Notary Service Free notary service is available to all members. Military Members For our military members actively serving in the fight on terrorism, basic SEBA dues is waived during the time of their deployment. As a special thank you, care packages are sent to all deployed members on a quarterly basis. The Star & Shield Magazine, our monthly publication, also honors family members who are serving our great country in the fight against terrorism. 5

8 Peace Officer s Relief Fund The Peace Officer s Relief Fund (PORF) was established in 1993 to assist SEBA members during their time of financial difficulties. The following benefits are available through the PORF: Emergency Financial Assistance The Peace Officer s Relief Fund provides financial aid to participating members in case of sickness, accident, or financial distress. Up to 6 months disability payments are available when all other sources of income have been exhausted. Some restrictions apply. LASIK Vision Correction Qualified members can receive up to a $500 rebate for LASIK vision correction. Area vision centers also offer discounts to SEBA members. Some restrictions apply. Long Term Disability Coverage Long Term Disability covers on and off duty illness or injury up to 66-2/3% of member s salary prior to disability. This benefit is County-paid, and is administered through the PORAC Insurance & Benefits Trust. Claims are filed through the third party administrators, Myers-Stevens, & Toohey, Co., Inc. Chiropractic Care Receive up to 40 visits per year with Landmark Healthcare. Choose from a vast network of participating chiropractors throughout the entire country. This PORF-paid benefit is available to all Active members. Enroll your spouse for only $0.53 per pay period! $100,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance This PORF-paid benefit is automatic for all Active members and covered through MetLife Insurance Company (effective date 8/1/13). Special Discounts Amusement Parks & Theatres Discount tickets are available at the SEBA office for: Aquarium of the Pacific California Adventure Disneyland K1 Speed Knott s Berry Farm Knott s Halloween Haunt* Knott s Soak City* LEGOLAND Los Angeles County Fair* San Diego Zoo San Diego Wild Animal Park Scandia Amusement Park Sea World Six Flags Magic Mountain Six Flags Hurricane Harbor* Universal Studios Universal Studios Horror Nights* AMC Theatres Cinemark Theatres Edwards & United Artist Theatres Krikorian Luxury Theatres Regal Cinemas Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Call the SEBA office or click here for current rates. (*seasonal) 6

9 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Through affiliation with the California Law Enforcement Association (CLEA), members are entitled to discounted rates from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Use the CLEA Corporate ID#32C0416, and pin #CLE. Dell Employee Purchase Program Being a San Bernardino County employee entitles you to a 2-12% discount on Dell computers. Visit Use ID #GS Verizon Wireless Receive a 15% discount on qualified calling plans. Contact Annette Ohlgren at Verizon Wireless, and ask for the Government plan discount. Discount is available only to those members actively employed by San Bernardino County. Publications Star & Shield Official publication of SEBA is mailed directly to all members on a monthly basis. Keep up to date on issues affecting law enforcement with this informative magazine. PORAC News The PORAC News is the official monthly publication of the Peace Officers Research Association of California. Active, sworn SEBA members are automatically PORAC members and will receive this publication. Retired members may still receive the PORAC News by joining the Retired Peace Officers Association of California (RPOAC). 7

10 Contact Numbers AFLAC Debbie Sumpter or Alta Vista Credit Union or CAHP Credit Union California Casualty Jeff Myers ext California Law Enforcement Association (CLEA) Central City Insurance Diana Carloni, Attorney James L. Heywood, Attorney Landmark Healthplan Legal Shield Randy Beasley MetLife Auto Home GET.MET8 MetLife Group Life Insurance ASK.4MET Myers-Stevens, & Toohey, Co., Inc PORAC PORAC Legal Defense Fund PORAC Retired Steve Scardino, Attorney Verizon Wireless Government Plan Annette Ohlgren San Bernardino County Safety Employees Benefit Association 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Ste. 125 San Bernardino, CA or SEBA Fax (v ) 8