News for Retired Teachers
UFT enhances SHIP benefits
UFT retirees who are enrolled in the union’s Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will now enjoy improved dental benefits and some much-needed relief from health insurance plan copays.
Unleashing hope in his community
Retired teacher David Ginsberg brings "hope to anyone and everyone" in his Asheville, North Carolina, community with the help of Chula, the 2-1/2-year-old dog he has trained since she was a puppy to be a therapy dog. The trainer and his dog are familiar faces at the retirement community where they live, as well as at the local schools and firehouse.
Your vote counts
This year, 2025, is an election year for both our city and our union. Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Bennett Fischer encourages retirees to education themselves about all the candidates and then get out and vote.
Moving away from NYC?
Moving out of the New York City area? Make sure you update your phone number and address with the UFT Membership Department and the Teachers' Retirement System. Here's how.
Lending an ear to new teachers
Retired music teacher Emy Vanderpool wasn't ready to leave the world of education when health concerns forced her to step down. The UFT's Partners Through Experience program has offered a way for Vanderpool and other recnt retirees to stay connected to schools and help new teachers.
No RTC event invitations?
Are you not receiving invitations to the RTC monthly membership meetings? Email is now the primary way that the union communicates about events and news. It takes only a few minutes to subscribe or resubscribe to UFT mail.