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News for Retired Teachers

Medicare Part B and IRMAA reimbursement update

If you are eligible for IRMAA, now is the time to file it. Read for more details and important links. 

Si Beagle instructors needed

The UFT is recruiting new instructors to teach Si Beagle continuing education classes during the day in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

2024 Retired Teachers Chapter elections

The 2024 Retired Teachers Chapter elections will take place this spring. The elections will determine various leadership positions, including chapter leader, vice chairs, secretaries, treasurer, and executive board members. 

UFT Veterans Committee welcomes retirees

UFT retirees are welcome to join the UFT Veterans Committee.
The committee advocates on behalf of UFT members who serve or have served in the nation’s armed services and shares information, programs and services available to veterans.


Still fighting the good fight

The UFT’s Retired Teachers Chapter hosted a celebratory luncheon on March 6 to recognize 68 educators who have been union members for 50, 60 or more years. 


A helping hand is just a phone call away

We can all use a little assistance sometimes. Retirees in need of a listening ear, help navigating hospital and rehabilitation stays, care for an ailing loved one, or other services can get free and confidential assistance by calling UFT Welfare Fund Retiree Social Services.