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Published: 05/19/2022

Now More Than Ever, the Commitment Continues

NEA President Becky Pringle
Are you planning to retire this year? If so, sign up now to be a part of NEA-Retired, which provides valuable information and resources to make your transition from active employment to retirement smooth, enjoyable, and productive. NEA-Retired has the best engagement and networking opportunities for you. And you will become part of a community of educators who have dedicated their lives to students and members."
Quote by: Becky Pringle, NEA President

Do you want to continue the benefits of NEA membership after you retire? Join more than 320,000 retired educators who continue to support public education  and use their skills and talents to serve the greater community. Don’t be confused by invitations from other retired teachers organizations. NEA-Retired is the only official national retiree organization of NEA and is dedicated to promoting the interests of NEA members. For a one-time fee of $300 (plus applicable state dues), you can lock in your NEA dues for life and secure existing and new benefits that will make your retirement rewarding and fulfilling. Some advantages of being an NEA-Retired member include:

  • Information and events to help you get the most out of your retirement.
  • Subscription to NEA Today for NEA-Retired Members magazine.
  • Engagement and networking opportunities that help you put your knowledge and experience to use in a challenging world.
  • Continuation of the NEA Member Benefits programs you currently have without any lapse in coverage or benefits, such as insurance programs, credit programs, deposit savings accounts, investment programs, and loan and mortgage programs.

For a more detailed description of the value of NEA-Retired membership, click here for the new Retired brochure and program offerings.

Ready to become an NEA-Retired member? Simply find your state on the map and click "Join"!

Join NEA-Retired Today!

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The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.