To NYCMEA:
I would like to thank MEA for assisting me with obtaining my managerial lump sum payment in a timely manner to avoid receiving it in 2025, which could have penalized me with collecting my Social Security. As a recent retiree, I felt helpless that my previous agency was dragging their feet, telling me there was nothing they could do, to get this situation expedited to help me avoid the penalty from the Social Security Administration for going over the limit on what I can earn.
It took one phone call from MEA to get the ball rolling with the Comptrollers office, who understood my situation, completed my audit of my annual leave lump sum payment, returned it to my previous agency for payment – which I received today in my bank account.
Thanks again MEA for standing up for your members. Happy Holidays to you all.
Jeff Rohrer