The SHIP application process begins the day you retire and are enrolled as a UFT-RTC (Retired Teachers Chapter) member. We strive to have all applications processed on the day of retirement, but please allow for up to one week to complete the application process. 

Yes. The UFT's Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a unique package of benefits developed by the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter exclusively for its members. 

See more about SHIP benefits for RTC members »

You can download the SHIP application from the UFT website and mail it along with payment listed on the form to: SHIP, 52 Broadway, 17th fl., New York, NY 10004

You must include:

• Your name
• Address
• Phone number
• Retirement date
• Social Security number
• A pension deduction authorization

Please make sure to also sign off on the pension deduction authorization, or you will be charged a $30 administrative fee. If you would also like to enroll a spouse/domestic partner, you must attach a copy of either your marriage certificate or domestic partner registration along with the application. 

Retiring members who wish to continue their UFT membership and take advantage of our many benefits must enroll to join the Retired Teachers Chapter. You can enroll online or download an application form on the UFT website and mail it to us at:

UFT Membership Dept.
52 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

The most up-to-date calendar for staff members is posted on our website. 

We strive to have all applications processed as soon after the date of retirement as possible, but due to a high volume of applicants, please allow for up to one week's processing time. You will receive a welcome packet once your SHIP enrollment is finalized. If there are any issues with your application that may hold up your application, we will notify you via email.

To be "F-status" means you are working as a per diem employee engaged for a full term but for less than five full days per week (e.g., 2 days every week). The full/part-time employee receives a salary pro-rated for the time worked at 1/200th of the salary step (up to step 4A including differentials) that would be entitled on a full time basis. After serving 60 full days, the F-status teacher will earn three vacation days and for each 20 days thereafter one additional day is earned up to a maximum of nine vacation days.

The DOE Payroll Portal allows you to see your salary information, pay stubs and other personal information. See more information about the DOE Payroll Portal. You must log in with your DOE email and password to access the site. 

Yes, the parent can make an audio recording of the IEP team meeting if the parent requests permission to make the recording in writing to the principal or chairperson at least one business day before the IEP meeting. If the parent makes an audio recording of the IEP meeting, the school/CSE will also make an audio recording of the meeting.

For more information see the DOE's Special Education Standard Operating Procedures Manual and see the topic: "The IEP Team, Members Required at All IEP Meetings, Recording the IEP Meeting"