Assistance for Survivors

The death of a spouse or a loved one is a very traumatic event. Dealing with your own feelings as well as those of the family, in addition to making all the necessary arrangements, can result in overlooked details and additional confusion.

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Help with eldercare issues and long-term care

Is your family experiencing any problems with how best to cope with the needs of an elderly loved one? You’re not alone. In fact, studies have found that over 33 percent of active adults are considered caregivers

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Get the facts about enrollment in Medicare

As required by law, retired members or their dependents who qualify for the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program’s (SEHBP) state-paid, post-retirement medical benefits, or those more recent retirees who may be contributing a percentage of the premium and are eligible for Medicare, must enroll in both Medicare Parts A and B.

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Pension Fund Update

At the annual State Investment Council (SIC) meeting, the Treasurer’s office announced that the Murphy Administration is committed to once again making the full pension contribution in the 2024 fiscal year. Including the 2023 fiscal year, the Murphy Administration has contributed $25 billion into the pension system. 

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Register for MBOS today

Retirees can access their pension accounts online through the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS). It’s fast and easy, and allows you to have your pension information at your fingertips. Best…

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Food for thought 

A movement toward linguistic justice  By Bianca Nicolescu  With so much controversy surrounding the right way to teach American history, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and the banning of books…

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Read more about the article Preservice Previews increase membership
NJEA Preservice members made a strong showing at the NJEA Convention. From left: Maggie Machado, Morgan Michalko, Sophie Ward, James Pan, Francesca Vitulano, Chelsea Berwick, Elizabeth Gladstone, Sarah Adamo, Erin Ryan and Catherine Gonzalez.

Preservice Previews increase membership

NJEA Preservice drops dues to zero  By Matthew Yuro  As the Membership and Local Outreach Chair for NJEA Preservice, I’ve seen a significant loss in membership over the past few…

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Read more about the article NJEA Preservice members share their convention experiences 
Preservice members discuss career readiness during an NJEA Convention Preservice workshop.

NJEA Preservice members share their convention experiences 

NJEA Preservice represents college students preparing for a career in education. While all NJEA Convention programs are open to every member, several workshops are specifically planned with NJEA Preservice members…

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Live from Atlantic City: Convention 2022

 Last month, hundreds of NJREA members converged on Atlantic City for the annual NJREA and NJEA Conventions. The theme for the NJEA Convention was “Learning. Equity. Justice.” The theme reflects…

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Resources to help you enjoy the retirement you deserve

NJEA Member Benefits – Check out new posts on the NJEA website and Mem­ber Benefits pages. Visit memberbenefits.njea.org to see the new look and easier to search features. NEA Member…

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