The UFT Retired Teachers Committee has a long history of activism and union involvement. Our current retiree committees are continuing this tradition.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the New York City Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO).

Members will receive detailed information about the new city health care plan directly from NYCE PPO. Learn more about enrollment in our new health care plan.

Learn how to file a rating appeal and the process for review.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

NYCATA/UFT's mission is to encourage and support art educators in their profession and to advocate for quality art programs at all levels of education and in our communities.

NYCATA/UFT recommends the following arts organizations and resources for UFT members.

Save the date and join us at an upcoming event sponsored by NYCATA/UFT.

NYCATA/UFT is a community of New York City art educators and artists committed to advancing high-quality, inclusive art education.

It is the practice in many schools to prepare a draft of the IEP or sections of the IEP before the IEP team meeting. Learn more »

The goal of this section is to provide easy access to resources that educators and families frequently use to find information related to special education issues.

See DOE resources that will help you implement special education programs and services »

See this list of key DOE special education guidance for students with disabilities organized by topic.

Learn what to do if your child is not receiving appropriate special education services.

See a wide range of specialized programs and services related to special education in New York City public schools.

Learn more about designing your child's IEP and playing an active role in IEP meetings at school .

See these additional DOE and NYSED resources regarding special education in New York City public schools.

See our comprehensive guide for parents and families of children receiving special education services.

Read the latest special education guidance, policies and protocols for the 2025-26 school year .

This September, a new ban on cellphones and other internet-enabled communication devices will be in place when we return to school. See our FAQ below to learn how the policy will be implemented on school grounds this fall.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the New York City Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO).

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

As of Jan.1, 2026, the NYC Employees PPO plan replaced the GHI CBP plan for in-service city workers and pre-Medicare retirees.

Here is a glossary of health care terms to help navigate health care information on the NYCE PPO plan.

Read all emails and member communications we have sent to UFT members since the start of this negotiated acquisition process.

New York City is one of the last cities in the country where municipal employees and retirees have premium-free health care coverage, meaning we do not have to pay the monthly fees, or premiums, associated with health insurance coverage.

When we started the negotiated acquisition process, the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) asked for a new health care plan to include specific improvements.

Compare our existing plan to the New York City Employees PPO Plan. Both the current GHI CBP plan and the NYCE PPO plan must follow all federal and New York State mandates regarding health benefit coverage.

The following FAQ answers members' most commonly asked questions about negotiations for an improved city health care plan.

Review the steps taken throughout the health care negotiations process and the adoption of the new NYCE PPO plan.

The NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) is a new premium-free health plan offered jointly by EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare. Read our FAQs to learn more about this new city health care plan.