Enroll in the UFT's Supplemental Health Insurance Program
Follow these steps to opt into a wide range of supplemental health benefits for retired members.
Will I be notified if my Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) application is incomplete?
If there are any issues with your SHIP application, we will notify you via email to resolve any issues which may hold up your approval.
How do I join the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter?
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...
How do I know if the UFT has received my SHIP application?
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...
What information do I need to include on my SHIP application?
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...
How do I submit my SHIP application to the UFT?
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
Do you have to be a member of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter to qualify for SHIP benefits?
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.
Special Retiree Health Care Committee established
A 50-member volunteer Retiree Health Care Committee has been created by the Retired Teachers Chapter to serve as middlemen between the chapter and union leadership on health care topics.
Longtime SHIP director stepping down
After 44 years of nurturing the popular Supplemental Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for UFT retirees and their families, Director Irene Lospenuso is retiring.
How soon after receipt will my Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) application be processed?
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...