Spend less and stay connected

The NEA Wireless Program is offered in partnership with Consumer Cellular, a top-rated wireless provider that offers cellphones and no-contract service plans. This new initiative supplies NEA members and their families affordable and flexible cellphone service plans.

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NJEA Hardship Relief Fund available to NJREA members

NJEA has created the Hardship Relief Fund to help active, retired and student members through the temporary or permanent loss of their primary residence or the experience of food insecurity.

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Scholarship Renewals

College students who were awarded scholarships from NJREA may renew them each year, provided they meet the criteria for the award.

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SEHBP upcoming statewide open enrollment period

All SEHBP retiree enrollees will soon be receiving information from the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits regarding an upcoming statewide open enrollment period.

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New cards issued for Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan participants

Retirees enrolled in either of the Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO Plans (PPO ESA 10 or PPO ESA 15) for 2024 will be issued new insurance cards later this year. Retirees should continue to use their old cards until Jan. 1, 2024, or until they receive their new card in the mail. 

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Lost in one pen stroke!

NJREA retiree Aetna / Horizon health benefits can be deleted or drastically reduced with just one stroke of a pen. The benefits are a line item in the governor's budget…

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COLA Update

Since the 2023-24 state budget includes a third full payment to the pension system, many people are wondering if the COLA reinstatement will soon follow. Considering the high inflation, we…

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NJREA Membership – Do you REALIZE the $avings?

Check out this small selection from our HUGE list of savings opportunities. NJEA Member Benefits offers savings and discounts from over 300,000 different partners.  You must be a member to…

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Benefits coverage while traveling

As winter trudges along, dreams of warmer destinations fill many retirees' thoughts. As frequent travelers know, one of the most important elements to consider when planning a successful vacation is factoring your safety and well-being

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