Benefits coverage after death

Navigating the time after the death of a spouse or loved one is challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the health benefits options available for survivors of primary benefits…

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Medicare reimbursement update

The NJ Division of Pension and Benefits is continuing to process Medicare Part B and D reimbursements for retirees required to pay the additional premium amounts above the basic premium…

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Are you a leader for PAC?

NJEA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is our association’s collective voice for public policy advocacy. From state legislators to local board of education members, NJEA PAC works to support candidates who…

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Veterans join new union ranks

When NJEA members enter the education profession, everyone comes with a trunk of different, real-life experiences that give each a unique perspective on how to approach educating students. For a…

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Communicating excellence

At its biennial Communications Tools Workshop held on May 1, NJEA announced the recipients of its Awards for Excellence in Communications.  The awards program recognized active and retired associations in…

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Blue Cross/Blue Shield notice

Some NJEA and NJREA members have received notification of a settlement involving Blue Cross/Blue Shield customers.  NJEA is not involved in this legal action and cannot provide advice or answer…

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Transitioning from community college to university

By Caitlyn Muller, Stockton University graduate My college experience started at a community college formerly known as Cumberland County College (CCC) in Vineland. It’s now known as Rowan College of…

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Murphy endorsed in the Democratic Primary

For the last four years, Gov. Phil Murphy has proven himself to be a tremendous ally of educators across New Jersey, which is why the 125-member NJEA PAC Operating Committee…

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Murphy signs subcontracting bill

Ch. 78 and ESP Job Justice campaign gets final victory On Friday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-2303/A-4140, a pro-collective bargaining law that prevents subcontracting of ESP members’ jobs during the…

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