New NJREA phone number open for calls: We have set up a new direct line for NJREA members to call with questions, concerns and ideas for their state-level association. We…
The rules for working after retirement have recently changed, sparking some confusion about when retired members can return to work in the public sector in New Jersey. School nurses may…
Please see below for NJREA's 2022-23 Executive Commitee, committee chairs and county presidents, as well as their contact information. Contact the NJREA office directly via email at: NJREA@njea.org.
Some members are understandably concerned following reports of a 15% premium increase for the SEHBP. Don’t worry: if you retired with 25+ years of service and receive fully or partially…
Please be aware: the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits (NJDPB) has been eliminating paper correspondence from their website? Recent deletions include the Direct Deposit form and the W4-P and NJW4P forms. Any retiree who would like to make changes to their banking information or tax withholding must make these changes through the Member Benefit Online System (MBOS).
As required by law, retired members or their dependents who qualify for the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) state-paid, post- retirement medical benefits, or those more recent retirees who may be contributing a percentage of the premium and are eligible for Medicare, must enroll in both Medicare Parts A and B.
On January 26, 2022, the State Investment Council (SIC) held its annual meeting virtually. The Division of Investment (DOI) reported on the overall performances of pension investments. This is the fifth year-end report that includes quarterly pension contributions from the state and lottery revenues.
Plan year 2022 In August, the SEHBP released the rates for Plan Year 2022, effective 1/1/2022. The retiree rates saw a modest increase as indicated in the chart below. Annual…
NJREA’s “No-Calorie” Informational & Delegate Council Meeting Thursday, September 23 at 10 a.m. NJREA members are invited to join the NJREA officers and Delegate Council for a virtual meeting this…
NJREA Election Results It will be a historic first this September when a new leadership team takes the helm of NJREA for the 2021-23 term. Joan Wright will be NJREA’s…