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Welcome to NEA-Retired!

NEA-Retired

Now More than Ever, the Commitment Continues


HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Social Insecurity
    Two widely unknown laws are slashing educators' Social Security benefits -- what you should know, what you can do.
  • Growing Great Teachers
    Mentoring a new teacher may be your greatest legacy. The Heart of a Mentor. Guiding a new educator takes devotion, generosity, and faith in public education. Does that sound like you?
  • The Voice of Experience
    Retired educators share their best advice for new teachers.
  • This Active Life
    This Active Life is a bimonthly magazine for NEA-Retired members. It spotlights retirees and their passions, highlights upcoming events, and raises issues of particular interest to retired members, such as travel, health, Social Security, and more
  • Here's What Health Insurance Reform Means to You 9/11/2009
    You've got questions. We've got answers. Check out this comparison of our current system and proposed reforms.
  • Top 5 Myths on Health Care Reform 8/19/2009
    Sadly, health reform opponents are propagating bogus information that preys on senior citizens’ worst fears, not only to push them to oppose health care reform, but to cast doubt on the Obama administration’s commitment to the welfare of older Americans.

NEA-Retired membership today is more than 275,000 and we continue to lead the way in public education
and on critical issues. We work with NEA members to:

  • Protect and improve retirement pension, and health benefits—including state pensions, Social Security and Medicare.
  • Improve public education through mentoring, literacy, and intergenerational programs and activities.
  • Achieve legislative and political action goals for education and education employees.

 Whether you’re already retired or just thinking about retirement down the road, there are many advantages to being an NEA-Retired member. They include:

  • Staying connected with fellow NEA members and programs
  • Opportunities to share your expertise by volunteering and mentoring
  • NEA’s political and legislative efforts to protect your retirement resources
  • Subscription to NEA’s bimonthly retiree magazine, This Active Life
  • A variety of member benefits, such as:
    • insurance programs
    • credit programs
    • loan and mortgage programs
    • deposit savings accounts
    • investment programs

    Retired members also:

    • Continue their involvement with their State Association and the NEA and enjoy new and different activities with former colleagues and new friends.
    • Volunteer in community-based programs that help make America stronger.
    • Participate in national and regional conferences and seminars.

    In addition, NEA-Retired provides its members with a wide range of benefits through NEA Member Benefits.

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Penalties for Public Service

Penalties for Public Service
See for yourself how unfair laws threaten the retirement security of educators. Women are disproportionately impacted. Tell Congress to support the Social Security Fairness Act and repeal laws that discourage qualified educators from the profession.


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