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After joining the Retired Teachers Chapter, do I need to send a payment for membership?
No, union dues for members of the Retired Teachers Chapter (RTC) will be automatically deducted from your monthly pension. The RTC dues are .004% of your monthly pension.
How much will be deducted from my pension for union dues once I retire?
Dues are .004 of retirement allowance for members who retired after July 1, 1984. Members who retired before July 1, 1984 and after July 1, 1970 pay $36 annually. Members who retired prior to July 1, 1970 pay $18 annually.
How soon can I apply for the Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) upon retirement?
You must first be enrolled as a UFT-RTC (Retired Teachers Chapter) member. Your SHIP application cannot be processed until your retirement date, therefore, please send your application and payment approximately one month prior to your date of...
How much does the Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) cost? How much money do I need to send when I enroll?
Please refer to the SHIP card for the exact fees, as they depend on the time of year and whether or not you also enroll a spouse or domestic partner. You must pay upfront for the first year through December and the cost is $10.00 per month per person...
How soon after receipt will my Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) application be processed?
The SHIP application process begins the day you retire and are enrolled as a UFT-RTC (Retired Teachers Chapter) member. We strive to have all applications processed on the day of retirement, but please allow for up to one week to complete the...
I am a paraprofessional who resigned but now wants to return to work at the DOE. Am I able to rescind my resignation?
UFT Educational Paraprofessionals and DC37 Family Paraprofessionals cannot rescind their resignations and must reapply for a new position as a paraprofessional. See more information at Application Process- Full Time UFT Educational Paraprofessional...
Am I able to withdraw my resignation from the DOE and return to active service?
Teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, school social workers, librarians, attendance teachers, school secretarial staff and laboratory specialists may be permitted to withdraw a resignation/retirement provided the following conditions...
Can the Welfare Fund reply to my inquiry directly via text or social media message?
For the privacy and security of your personal information, program representatives will not send you texts or direct messages to social media accounts. They will communicate with you either by phone call, postal mail, or email to your address of...
What do the GVS website and GVS mobile app do in regards to our optical benefits?
Both the GVS website and the GVS app (on iOS or Android) allow you to verify eligibility for optical benefits, locate in-network providers, and submit claims.
What does it mean to be employed in an F-status position?
To be "F-status" means you are working as a per diem employee engaged for a full term but for less than five full days per week (e.g., 2 days every week). The full/part-time employee receives a salary pro-rated for the time worked at 1/200th of the...