Retired members from across the state traveled to the Nottingham Ballroom in Hamilton on April 13 for the annual Spring Luncheon. It was the first NJREA in-person event and for so many it felt like homecoming. Connections—of which far too many had been missed during the pandemic—were renewed. Eager to learn the latest pensions and benefits news – and what retirees can do to help advocate for their issues – NJREA members packed the room.

A common concern among many retirees is keeping track of their retirement account. We suggest signing up for the Member Benefit Online System (MBOS). Signing up will enable you to check the status of your account at anytime from anywhere.

The Division of Pension and Benefits has alerted us that they are changing the process for the Medicare Income Related Monthly Amount Adjustment (IRMAA) reimbursements. 

bona fide retirement to return to employment during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years under certain conditions.

In September, the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission (SEHBC) approved rates for the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), from which many of our retired members receive their benefits, for Plan Year 2022.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in November announced the 2022 premiums for Medicare Part B.