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Does the UFT have a program for members suffering from the Hepatitis C virus?
The UFT Welfare Fund has negotiated a new program with EmblemHealth to help UFT-represented employees suffering from the Hepatitis C virus. The program gives access to best-in-class care, while eliminating the hundreds of dollars in drug copays...
In my recent paycheck, salary step adjustments were made and it seems like my pay has been frozen. Why is this?
UFT instructional employees who are rated via the Advance system may have their pay frozen if they received an Ineffective/I rating for the previous school year. Employees paid below Step 8B and who received an Ineffective rating for a particular...
How can I get discounted tickets to Broadway shows and theater tickets?
All full-time teachers are eligible to join the Theatre Development Fund (TDF), and once you are a member, you can purchase deeply discounted tickets. The Theatre Development Fund is a not-for-profit organization for the performing arts that works to...
What is the address and what are the hours of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)?
The offices of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) are located at: 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 (888) 869-2877 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm Directions: 2/3 to Wall Street, 4/5 to Bowling Green Station, J to Broad Street or R/W to...
What is the SHIP health insurance program for retired teachers?
The Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a unique package of benefits developed by the Retired Teachers Chapter of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT-RTC) exclusively for its members. It provides a supplement to coverage available...
I am a paraprofessional and I received a termination notice from the DOE because I have not completed all of my certification requirements. What can I do to meet these requirements before I am let go?
First, log on to your New York State Education Department TEACH account to find out what requirements you are missing. If you received a notice of termination for lack of college credits, you can apply between 2/1/20 and 3/31/20 to the DOE's Career...
What are the rules for borrowing/taking out a loan from my retirement/pension funds?
As a UFT member, you have two sources from which to borrow money. If you are in pension tiers 3, 4 or 6, you can borrow from your Qualified Pension Plan (QPP) against your Member Contribution Accumulation Fund and against part of your additional...
How long does it take for my Retired Teachers Chapter application to be processed?
Applications for the Retired Teachers Chapter (RTC) get processed on your date of retirement, however, due to a high volume of applicants, please allow for up to one week to complete the process.
What is a deferred pay date?
A deferred pay date is only applicable if you have yet to meet the age of retirement and will be collecting your pension at a later time.
Once I retire, can I send my Retired Teachers Chapter and SHIP application at the same time?
Yes, you can send both enrollment applications for the RTC and SHIP together in the envelope included in the retirement packet you were given at your final pension consultation. However, to avoid a delay in processing, you also have the option of...