Retired Teachers Chapter News
Be ‘guardians of civility’
The RTC Executive Board voted to allow the UFT president and the Aetna health care plan presenters to speak with an extended Q&A period at our March and April meetings, deferring other normal business. Many members who wanted information without disruption have applauded this approach.
Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan
Here are answers to commonly asked questions about the new Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan, the new premium-free health plan for Medicare-eligible New York City retirees.
More information about the new plan
The UFT has made a commitment to its Medicare-eligible New York City retirees to keep them fully informed about the Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan and prepared for the changes ahead.
Continuity of care support
Aetna has a plan in place to ensure there is no interruption in retirees’ ongoing or complex care that goes beyond September 2023.
An overview of the proposed Aetna plan
The following email was sent on Thursday, March 2, 2023 to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.