December 13, 2024  
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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!

NEXT EARTA LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEETING
Our next luncheon and meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15th at the Elgin Country Club.

We had a wonderful gathering for our September 20th luncheon and general meeting. The Elgin Country Club served a superb luncheon that was remarked on by many members. Our speaker, Gary Swick, a retired District 300 teacher, and local expert on the Fox River, spoke on the current ecosystem of the Fox River, as well as its importance to our community and to students' education. You can view Gary's video online by clicking here.

Our next luncheon will be our famous Thanksgiving luncheon, featuring a traditional 4 course Thanksgiving meal. Also, back by popular demand, will be our seasonal door prizes of famous full-size homemade pies from Tom's Market, Huntley.

This luncheon would be the perfect opportunity for EARTA members to invite other retired teachers who aren't members yet. (The cost for the luncheon is $38 per person.) Contact Lucy Niemeier at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Click here to see more photos from the June luncheon.

FUTURE DATES AND LOCATIONS
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:30am, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Rd., Elgin IL 60124
February 21, 2025 Villa Olivia
April 25, 2025 Elgin Country Club
June 20, 2025 Elgin Country Club
September 19, 2025 Elgin Country Club
November 21, 2025 Elgin Country Club


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.
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.
IRTA (Illinois Retired Teachers Association IRTA, the state association
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. IRTA also provides its members with vital information, guidance, and direction about our pension. The cost of membership to IRTA is $46 yearly. To join IRTA, click here.

More information about other benefits can be found at the Illinois Retired Teachers Association web page www.irtaonline.org
EARTA (Elgin Area Retired Teachers Association), the local association Add under this title: Join our local area group, EARTA. It encompasses the School Districts: U-46, 300, 301, 303. Membership is open to all retired teachers from those districts. The cost of membership is $25 yearly. EARTA members may attend our luncheons and general meetings, and may vote at those meetings. For additional information, contact Lucy Niemeier at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
TRS Insurance information

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.

State of Illinois MyBenefits Service Center
Eligibility and enrollment 1-844-251-1777
mybenefits.illinois.gov

Aetna member services 1-855-223-4807
StateofIllinois.AetnaMedicare.com
Aetna.com

CVS Caremark 1-855-223-4807
Mail order delivery

Aetna 24-Hour Nurse Line
1-855-493-7019

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