Category Archives: Newsletter

Michigan State University (MSU) is making a change to its prescription drug plan effective May 1, 2018, for a subset of specialty medications.   A manufacturer’s voluntary copay assistance program will be available for specific specialty medications. Copays for those … Continue reading →

APA Annual Picnic May 22 4:30pm-7:00pm We continue our tradition of gathering in the spring for the annual picnic. APA members and their families are invited to a picnic on May 22 4:30pm-7:00pm at Patriarche Park, 960 Alton, East Lansing, … Continue reading →

2018 APA Election Results At the April board meeting, the executive board voted to accept and certify the results of the March APA Election.   A total of 301 ballots were cast in this year’s election, which equates to 14.49% of … Continue reading →

Today, college affordability is on everyone’s mind.  In fact, studies show that only half of Americans who begin college will be able to finish – largely due to financial, work and life barriers.  However, APA and MEA can provide you, … Continue reading →

Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA In general, most members will take FMLA for a serious health condition or to care for a family member with a serious health condition; however, FMLA covers more than illness.     All members who … Continue reading →

For our Area Representative (AR) program. We are starting a new series of AR training classes in March and invite you to join the program. Our goal is to have an AR in every building where we have members and … Continue reading →

Meet Britany Benson, our highlighted APA member.   What is your job title? Public Engagement Coordinator.   How long have you been at MSU? I first stepped onto campus almost nine years ago when I started my undergraduate studies. .  … Continue reading →

If you have a dependent who will be attending college (not necessarily MSU) in fall 2018 (could be a freshman or upper classman) or pursuing vocational training at an institution that grants a degree, certification or license, they are eligible … Continue reading →