b'Notice of Upcoming PACEP Dues AdjustmentWe previously shared this information via emailWhy an increase now?and on ACEP engagED, but in the interest of full transparency, we wanted to ensure you areBeginning July 1, 2026, credit card processing fees aware of an upcoming change affecting associated with the chapter portion of ACEP/PACEP chapter dues. dues will shift to the responsibility of the chapter. These fees typically range from 1.5% to 3.5% per transaction. Effective July 1, 2026, there will be a modestThe upcoming dues adjustment is intended to offset increase in PACEP chapter dues. This adjustmentthese unavoidable processing costs, similar to fees will appear when you complete your nextassociated with other credit card purchases.annual ACEP/PACEP membership renewal. Please know that this decision was madeMembers can help reduce these costs and directly thoughtfully and with careful consideration ofsupport the chapters operating budget by choosing both our members and the long-term financialACH/bank payment instead of credit card payment health of the chapter. when renewing. ACH payments significantly lower processing fees, and switching is straightforward. As shown in the accompanying graphic, PACEPInstructions for changing your payment method are dues have not increased in proportion to inflationavailable on the PACEP website.over the past several decades. More notably, there has been no increase in chapter dues since 2016 We remain deeply grateful for your continued a full decade during which we have achieved andsupport and engagement. PACEP is committed maintained financial stability while continuing toto fiscal responsibility, transparency, and strong advocate for and support emergency physiciansadvocacy on behalf of emergency physicians across Pennsylvania. across the Commonwealth. Thank you for being a valued member of PACEP.Pennsylvania College of Emergency PhysiciansRegular Member 6/1/1972 3/2/1979 1/4/1984 10/21/1985 10/16/1987 3/1/1989$25$40$70$75$135$175 12/9/1991 1/11/2008 2/8/2012 12/3/2014 5/2/2016 7/1/2026$225$260$270$290$340$350 Resident/Intern 2/7/2013 12/3/2014 7/1/2026$10$20$25 1st Year Active Practice 5/26/2006 1/11/2008 2/8/2012 12/3/2014 5/2/2016 7/1/2026$112$130$135$145$170$175 Life*6/1/1972 #1/1/2010 2/8/2012 12/3/2014 5/2/2016 7/1/2026*Prior to 1/1/2010 $0$130$135$145$170$175 #As of 1/1/2010Retired *1/1/2010 #5/11/2001 7/1/2026*Retired Members Inactive $0$75$80 #Retired Members ActiveInactive 1/11/2008 2/8/2012 7/1/2013$260$270$90 Grad Resident Package 4/6/2024 5/7/2024 Remains the same, locked in$23.61$14.17 16 PACEP News'