What benefits do paraprofessionals who belong to the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) receive?

Before you retire you have:

• The right to borrow from your TRS account.
• The right to participate in the TRS tax-deferred annuity program.
• Benefits for your family if you die after one year of service.

After you retire you receive:

• A guaranteed pension check every month for life.
• Medical, dental and optical benefits to protect your family, for most retirees.
• If you choose, optional benefits to protect your family after your death.
• If you have at least 10 years of credited service and disability forces you to retire early, you may be eligible for disability retirement income.
• The ability to join SHIP, the UFT's Supplemental Health Insurance Program.