Hard times put benefits at risk
Far right legislators see raising the debt ceiling as an opportunity to push an ideological agenda that could advance their cause.
Judge rules on GHI Senior Care copays
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank on Jan. 11 issued a preliminary injunction against the city, EmblemHealth and GHI that temporarily bars them from charging any of the copayments in the GHI Senior Care plan that went into effect on Jan. 1...
At what age am I required to receive required minimum distributions (RMD) from my retirement accounts?
The federal SECURE Act 2.0 has raised the age at which individuals must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts to 73, as of January 2023. The RMD age has increased to 73 for people who turn age 72 after 2022...
Required minimum distribution starting age rises to 73 in 2023
As of January 2023, the SECURE 2.0 Act has increased the required minimum distribution age to 73.
1099 forms will be available soon
TRS issues 1099 forms each January to individuals who received distributions from TRS in the previous year.
Testimony regarding health insurance coverage for city employees, retirees and their dependents
UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor regarding health insurance coverage for city employees, retirees and their dependents.
Preserving retiree health care options
City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa introduced legislation on Jan. 4 to amend Section 12-126 of the city’s administrative code to preserve health care choices for city retirees. The proposed amendment adds a clause that reaffirms the Municipal...
UFT statement on arbitrator's decision on new Medicare Advantage program
An independent arbitrator has ordered the city to negotiate a new Medicare Advantage program with the Aetna insurance company in the next 25 days.
Nassau options expand with Zoom
Without dedicated office space, finding sites for Si Beagle classes and for activities for Nassau County retirees was challenging. Then came Zoom.
From pencils and papers to scalpels and scrubs
After more than 30 years of teaching world history, retired teacher Deirdre Boyce continues to educate, but as a medical surgical nurse.