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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Registering for Benefitsolver:  your retiree health benefits information at your fingertips

The Division of Pensions and Benefits has set up Benefitsolver, which gives you access to your School Employees’ Health Benefits Plan (SEHBP) account and allows for online designation of beneficiaries, change of health and dental plans, and submission of documentation.

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NJREA delegates head to Philadelphia

Delegates from around the country are elected to attend the National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEARA) each year.

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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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2024 Medicare Part B Premiums

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in November announced the 2024 premiums for Medicare Part B. 

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2024 Medicare Part D Premiums

Since Jan. 1, 2012, all Medicare-eligible retirees enrolled in the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) are automatically enrolled in the state-selected Medicare prescription plan, which is currently OptumRx. This program includes the Medicare-eligible retiree to be enrolled automatically in Medicare Part D. 

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2024 Health Benefit Rates Set

In September, the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission (SEHBC) approved rates for the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), from which many of our retired members received their benefits, for Plan Year 2024.

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Dental and RX Benefits

Retirees who elect coverage through the state in the dental expense plan will see an increase in their premiums beginning Jan. 1. The prescription plans will also see rate changes.

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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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