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EARTA
A local unit of the
Illinois Retired
Teachers Association

Serving Northern Kane County Districts U-46, 300, 301, 303
AREA 2 REGION 5 UNIT 15


P.O. Box 5515
Elgin, Illinois 60121
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All Rights Reserved
 

Welcome!

EARTA Luncheon and General Meeting

Due to the fire at the Elgin Country Club, the April 19th luncheon has been cancelled.

CONFIRMED 2024 DATES AND LOCATIONS
(CANCELLED) Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:30, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Rd., Elgin IL 60124
Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:30, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Rd. Elgin IL 60124
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:30, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld. Rd., Elgin IL 60124
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:30, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Rd., Elgin IL 60124


For the most up to date information on your pension, contact the Illinois Teacher Retirement System at: http://trs.illinois.gov

For current information on the activities of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association contact them at: http://irtaonline.org

Contact EARTA President, Lucy Niemeier, at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
 

IRTAPAC is a statewide, nonpartisan Political Action Committee (PAC) organized by members of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association to benefit the entire retired educator community through political contributions to state candidates. $1.00 a month can easily be donated to the fund. Click here to read more and access the online deduction form.
Legislative Updates:
April 2023

Pension News : Stay current with what is being discussed regarding our pension and other public pensions. Stay in contact through
TRS and IRTA and EARTA online.
We need the help of all members!
Our retired teachers’ organization needs to grow! Below are some points you can use when encouraging prospective members to join.
1. Your TRS defined benefit pension is your economic lifeline, the main purpose of IRTA is to protect it. Only 13 million workers of the 157 million now employed have a pension with a lifetime guaranteed annuity.
2. Teachers, public employees, and retirees have often been blamed in an effort to push the current fiscal crisis away from Illinois politicians.
3. The Corona virus pandemic has caused extreme strain upon the state’s fiscal stability. Retired teachers can expect increased attacks on our guaranteed pension.
4. IRTA/EARTA provides its members with vital information, guidance and direction about our pension. The dues are small when you consider the help that IRTA/EARTA provides to retirees.
Things will not get better if retired teachers sit back and put their trust in Illinois politicians for a solution.
More information about other benefits can be found at the Illinois Retired Teachers Association web page www.irtaonline.org
TRS Insurance information
TRIP Flyer
TRIP Booklet

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services has posted dedicated phone numbers for the Medicare Advantage Plan Administrators. If you have questions about the plan being offered, please contact the appropriate carrier below.

Central Management Services (CMS)
844-251-1777

Aetna
855-223-4807

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