You insure your car, home, and possessions against loss. Can you afford NOT to insure yourself in your professional practice? Many believe that the Acts and Omission Insurance carried by the school board is adequate to protect them - WRONG! We often discover too late that the insurance and legal counsel is not concerned about district employees. You may find that without MPE, you are all alone with significant exposure for your actions as an educator. Your MPE insurance provides up to $2,000,000 in damages and provides for legal expenses in addition.

Your MPE liability provides legal assistance related to employment or professional matters (click here for detailed information). You are also provided with $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment, in the event of such a tragedy, as well as $2,500 Assault-related property damage.

Long Term Care Coverage

MPE has also now endorsed optional Long Term Care Insurance for our members. Coverage is designed to preserve financial independence and avoid relying on family and friends to protect savings and investments, to maintain freedom of choice on determining how and where care is received. As an MPE member you will receive premium advantages, simplified qualification, individual selection of benefits and extended family eligibility. More information on Long Term Care.

Identity Theft Coverage

Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in America - striking more than 9 million victims last year alone! Restoring one's credit is a time consuming and expensive process. We would like to help ease the burden to members who fall victim to Identity Theft by offering this coverage at no additional cost. Identity theft specialists are on call 24/7 to help guide individuals through the process of restoring their credit. Coverage includes Income Protection, Expense Reimbursement, a $10,000 Coverage Limit, Identity Restoration Services, as well as physical or viral damages to your computer. To report a claim click here to email or call 1-866-434-3572.

BrightView Credit Union Membership

As an MPE member, you are eligible for membership with BrightView Credit Union, a full-service credit union with two locations: Ridgeland and Tupelo. As a member you can also access your account at any one of over 4,000 Credit Union Service Centers nationwide. To find one near you, visit Customer Service Center.

At BrightView, our mission is to provide you with quality, value added, affordable financial services including:

• Regular Shares/savings accounts
• Christmas and Vacation Club Shares/savings accounts
• Free Share accounts that can earn monthly dividends
• Checking Account with no annual fee
• Free checks (first order and re-orders)
• Free VISA debit cards
• A VISA credit card with no annual fee and a low 9.9% APR
• VISA gift cards
• A full-service interactive Web site with free Home Banking and free Bill Pay
• Touchtone Audio Response
• A wide variety of consumer loans
• Wire transfer services
• and much more!

We hope you will consider joining our membership so you can take advantage of our services and think of us as your first and only stop for your financial service needs. If you have any questions about our services or how we can help you, please do not hesitate to call us (1-888-961-2381) or visit our Web site (www.brightviewcu.com) for more details. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

Working Advantage - Member Discount Program

Your financial well-being is important, and MPE Member Perks & Discounts program is here to help you make every dollar go further. With this benefit, you have access to exclusive savings that support your everyday budget and long-term goals, such as:

•           Entertainment: Up to 80% off tickets to movies, concerts, and live events
•           Travel: Up to 60% off hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages
•           TV: Up to 30% off cable and streaming services
•           Dining: Up to 20% off restaurant deals, whether you're eating out or on the

This benefit is designed to support your financial wellness by helping you spend smarter.  Within 48 hours of registering, you will receive a Welcome Gift from Working Advantage to the email you used to register.

Getting started is easy, just follow these simple steps:

Visit the website at https://mpe.savings.workingadvantage.com/

Register with your email and enjoy the savings!

Reasonable Dues

Annual dues for members are only $150.00 ($75.00 for non-certified) and includes professional liability insurance of $2,000,000, legal assistance related to employment or professional matters, $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, Identity Theft Coverage a subscription to the MPE Journal.

Annual cost for certified personnel is $150, for an individual and $250 for teaching couples. First Year Professionals (MPE student member renewing as Professional) pay only $120 for their first year of teaching, Non-certified personnel, teaching retirees or part-time personnel are only $75. Interns and students with insurance are only $14.

When you compare this cost to union membership of $550 or more, most of which supports their national office and political agenda, you realize just one plus to being a professional. Become a member today.

Added Benefits

• Professional Affiliation with compatible educators who comprise MPE membership. While we affiliate with the Coalition of Independent Education Association, we are not bound to any policies or rules from any national office.
• Professional Publications come with membership. The MPE Journal provides information on educational issues and innovations. Articles by members are encouraged and scholarly papers from any and all sources may be considered.
• Annual Symposium provides networking and growth opportunities, vendors' exhibits, and featured speakers.
• Professional Representations on members' behalf at the Mississippi legislature.