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.
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…
By Matthew Yuro NJEA Preservice leaders throughout New Jersey attended the National Education Association Aspiring Educators (NEA-AE) Conference in Orlando, Florida in late June. Held yearly just prior to the…
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…
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…
A powerful principle for developing “math sense” in physics and chemistry BY ROBERT OÑOZ What do we teach as physics and chemistry teachers? Some say it’s the study of matter…
By Jeannie Pincus Diversity in the classroom is about embracing, acknowledging and welcoming all differences. This also includes diversity among teachers, support staff members and administrators. Having a diverse…
Remember: You are enough. By Yuliana Sorial A 2022 study conducted by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that 73% of teachers struggle with symptoms of…
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
The death of a spouse or a loved one is a very traumatic event. Dealing with your own feelings as well as those of the family, in addition to making all the necessary arrangements, can result in overlooked details and additional confusion.