Retired Teachers Chapter News
SHIP 2025 premium notices
The UFT's Supplemental Health Insurance Program's 2025 premium notices will be sent in early January.
New spending cap for Medicare Part D
If you have opted for Medicare’s voluntary prescription drug rider (Part D) for 2025, you may potentially spend less out of pocket for prescription drugs. Under the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, beneficiaries now have a spending cap of $2,000 on covered drugs, after which Medicare pays 100% of the cost for the rest of the year.
Hotline to a helping hand
More than a year into its operation, the Retired Paraprofessional Support line has proved more successful than anticipated — both for those calling in and for those answering the phones.
Moving away from NYC?
What UFT retirees should do if they are moving away from the New York City metropolitan area.
Stick together to stay strong
UFT retirees will support our school-related professionals now more than ever. How can we do that? By keeping our union strong.
Lifelong learners chart new courses in Si Beagle classes
Each year, thousands of retirees take advantage of Si Beagle Learning Center in-person and online courses, seminars, trips, and dining and theater experiences. The program is named for the late Si Beagle, who pushed the union to offer continuing education for retirees when he retired in 1968.