Retired Teachers Chapter News
Another option for Part D prescription drug rider
Historically, New York City coverage for the GHI Senior Care Medicare Part D prescription drug rider and the 365-day hospitalization have been a combined rider. Now, retirees can decide whether to decouple the two benefits when the annual Health Benefits Transfer Period begins this November.
Living and laughing out loud
Fueled by decades of funny stories about teaching, retired 2nd-grade teacher Helaine Witt is going full throttle in making comedy her second act.
Welcome back to the front lines
Bennett Fischer, chapter leader of the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter, welcomes retirees back to another year of impactful activism; first and foremost: the midterm elections, reminding retirees that the benefits many depend on are at stake.
Former UFT VP Roberson honored
Former UFT Vice President for Career and Technical Education Sterling Roberson received the Retiree of the Year Award at the Representative Assembly of NYSUT, the UFT's statewide affiliate.
Required minimum distribution date changed
The Teachers’ Retirement System has moved up the timeline to October for when required minimum distributions from tax-deferred annuities will be paid.
Register for Si Beagle classes starting July 15
Registration for fall 2026/intersession 2027 Si Beagle classes for UFT retirees starts July 15, 2026.