The Value of CTA/NEA-Retired Membership
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The Value of CTA/NEA-Retired Membership
This is a brief description of the CTA and NEA Member Benefits Programs. All benefits and eligibility requirements are subject to the terms of the plan certificates, Summary Plan Descriptions or custodial account agreement. The benefits described herein may be modified or terminated by CTA and NEA Member Benefits at any time. 1 INSURANCE PROGRAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES DISCOUNTS & TRAVEL RESOURCES November 2015 CONTACT: CTAMEMBERBENEFITS.ORG - (650) 552-5200 / NEAMB.COM - (800) 637-4636 3 CTA & NEA Personal Loan Savings Program Student Loan Home Finance Pre-Paid Credit Card LongTerm Care Retiree Health Disaster Relief Fund CTA & NEA Vehicle Protection TSA Dental & Vision QUESTIONS? INSURANCE Pet Insurance Auto & Life Insurance Home - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 CTAMemberBenefits.org Insurance 4 CTA & NEA Member Benefits CTAMemberBenefits.org neamb.com CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 5 Quality Process CTA’s Rigorous Selection and Oversight Process Follows CTA Organizational Handbook policies and procedures Overseen by the Vendor Evaluation Screening Committee (VESC) Utilizes formal Request for Proposal process Performs due diligence to select best partners We enter into formal endorsement agreements Obtain approval from CTA Board NEA Business Partners NEA Member Benefits Partner Relations Team evaluates Recommends business partners for endorsement 6 Advocacy Process We Stand Behind Our Endorsements 1. Work with the vendor (request an appeal) 2. Ask a CTA or NEA Member Benefits staff person for assistance o CTA Member Benefits Department – (650) 552-5200 [email protected] o NEA Member Benefits Sean Mabey – (801) 601-8029 [email protected] 3. Request your case to be heard by the CTA Advisory Panel on Endorsed Services (APES) *For some CTA Member Benefits programs CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 7 CTA & NEA MB Complimentary Programs CTAMemberBenefits.org neamb.com CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 8 CTA/NEA Legal Services Educators Employment Liability (EEL) Civil Cases Civil Rights Cases Criminal Proceedings Bail Bond Assault-Related Personal Property Damage Group Legal Services Program (GLSP) Required referral from CTA staff 1 hour for most employment matters 30 minutes for personal matters CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 9 Automatic Death Benefits NEA Complimentary Life Insurance Association Leader AD&D Benefit $50,000 CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 10 CTA Disaster Relief Fund Administered by FACT Foundation Provides financial assistance to CTA Members Cash grants up to $1,500 Additional grants for up to $1,500 for losses in excess of $50,000 School Site Grants up to $500 each Temporary Displacement Grant up to $500 CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 11 CTA & NEA Insurance Programs CTAMemberBenefits.org neamb.com CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 12 CTA Life Insurance Retiree Term Life Insurance coverage available to CTA-NEA lifetime retired members upon retirement. About The Standard • Founded in 1906 • Life and Disability experts • Provides insurance for over 6 million individuals nationwide, including 75,000 CTA members • Entire department of dedicated CTA resources include Contact Center, Member Services and Benefits CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 13 CTA Auto & Home Insurance Home Insurance (home, condo and renters) Auto Insurance (autos and motorcycles) Auto discounts (such as good student, mature driver and multi-Vehicle) Local field marketing managers visit schools and assist CTA members CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 14 CTA Auto & Home Insurance Here’s just a glimpse of what we have to offer: Plus these unique benefits for educators with $0 deductible: •12-month rate guarantee •$500 for personal property stolen from your vehicle (auto policy) •ID Defense – FREE identity theft resolution •Waived deductible for vehicle vandalism/collision while you’re parked at school (auto policy) •24/7, USA-based, emergency claims service •$500 coverage for fundraising money (homeowner/renter policy) •EZ pay with Summer/Holiday Skip •$3,000 coverage for personal property used for teaching (homeowner/renter policy) 15 NEA Pet Insurance Program Visit any licensed veterinarian Pets Best reimburses you 80% of the veterinarian’s bill for covered services, after a deductible Plans include reimbursement for covered care from specialists and emergency services Wellness options are available Rates start as low as $19 per month plus discounts available for members CTA/NEA members receive a 5% discount! 16 NEA Dental and Vision Insurance Program Access to comprehensive dental and vision plan options that are both affordable and easy to use: Affordable care Great coverage Freedom of choice Hassle-free benefits Generous annual maximum Excellent customer service Vision coverage (must participate in the dental plan) 17 NEA® Retiree Health Program NEA Retiree Health Program Underwritten by United American Insurance Company Benefits automatically increase to cover Medicare’s gaps You choose the doctors and hospital you want with competitive rates Spouse coverage available No waiting period if you switch from another plan Medicare Part D Program Comprehensive formulary of approved drugs 68,000+ pharmacy network Guaranteed-issue, no waiting period Members can enroll via direct mail, online, or over the phone To apply, please call the NEA Retiree Health Program hotline at 1-844-213-1556. (Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT) 18 NEA Hearing Aid Program Premium Hearing Aids for NEA Members Open to All NEA Members and their Families You and your immediate family (including parents) are eligible to participate in our discount hearing aid program. Best Doctor-Recommended Brands You can literally save thousands on doctorrecommended models Professional Local Service A hearing exam, professional local fitting, programming and follow-up care are included with each purchase. NEA Exclusive Benefit 80 batteries is provided FREE to NEA members. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed We guarantee your satisfaction with a 45-day trial period, full factory warranty and accidental loss and damage coverage! Please call 1-877232-3099 and mention code “NEA” to learn more or enroll. 19 NEA Long-Term Care Program LTCI Partners (Long Term Care Insurance Partners) offers the NEA LTC Program Underwritten by John Hancock Web-site specifically for NEA Members Fast facts about the Plan Educational Materials Helpful call center for members If interested in learning more visit the web-site or call the NEA Long Term Care Advisor at 1-855-529-1654 20 CTA & NEA Financial Services CTAMemberBenefits.org neamb.com CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 21 CTA CTA Cash Rewards Visa Signature® credit card Earning Cash Back is easy as 1-2-3! - 1% cash back on purchases - 2% cash back at grocery stores - 3% cash back on gasoline CTA Rewards credit card - Earn points on all purchases - Cash, gift cards, or travel rewards CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 22 CTA Credit Union Services Provident Credit Union was established in 1950 to serve the California Teachers Association. ─ Member owned ─ Competitive rates ─ Exclusive mortgage rate discounts ─ Exclusive auto loan discounts ─ Summer Skip-A-Payment programs ─ Accumulator Savings plan – perfect for that 12th paycheck ─ Term-share certificates CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 23 CTA Credit Union Services $150 New Account Bonus Open a new membership with checking and receive $150! Super Reward Checking Earns high dividends & ATM Rebates No minimum balance or monthly fee Low Rate Auto Loans Includes a 0.125% rate discount for eligible members Up to 100% financing of purchase price First payment deferred up to 90 days Discount Mortgage Rates 0.125% rate discount Applicable on Fixed and ARM products Save thousands over the life of the loan CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 24 NEA® Visa Prepaid Card The NEA Prepaid Card is a convenient, easy and smart way to manage your money. Add funds to the Card Account ahead of time with cash, bank or PayPal ® transfers or direct deposit and you can: Pay bills & shop online or by phone Use the card everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted Track your spending and balance with text or email alerts Set a monthly budget to manage finances or save for special purchase. Carry less cash or other payment cards when you travel. Get cash at any U.S. MoneyPass® ATM and we’ll waive the fee on your first withdrawal each month 25 NEA Home Financing Program Free refinancing break-even analysis and assistance Competitive interest rates and fees Choice of mortgage options & terms to match your needs Everything up until closing can be handled through a toll-free number A 60-day interest rate lock option to protect against rising rates Receive $500 in gift cards on a new purchase mortgage or refinance loan Print Your NEA Membership Verification From at neamb.com CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 26 NEA Personal Loan Provides an easy means for members to pay for debt consolidation or large expenses with high interest debt Low competitive fixed rates and no balance transfer fees Fixed APR rates of 7.74% to 14.99% Loan amounts from $2,500 to $20,000 Terms of 24, 36, 48 and 60 months No application fees, annual fee and prepayment penalties CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 27 NEA Savings Program NEA® Online Savings Account Exclusive $20 bonus for each new account type you open each year (excludes IRAs) Opening account balance as low as $500 No minimum monthly balance to maintain No monthly maintenance fees Online and mobile access to your account Free online money transfers and mobile check deposit NEA® Money Market Account NEA® Certificate of Deposit Account NEA® IRA Certificate of Deposit Roth or Traditional IRA CD 28 NEA® Smart Option Student Loan® by Sallie Mae® NEA exclusive rate reduction: Receive a 0.25 percentage point interest rate reduction after making 12 consecutive on-time payments. Opening account balance as low as $500 No origination fees for borrowers attending degree-granting institutions Save hundreds - even thousands - of dollars over traditional 15-year payment-deferred private student loans Earn a 0.25% point interest rate reduction while enrolled to make monthly payments by automatic debit Smart Reward - earn 2% of your scheduled monthly payment as a reward in your Upromise® account when you make payments on time while in school Applying with a creditworthy cosigner may help you qualify for and/or receive a lower interest rate You can apply to release your cosigner after graduating and making just 12 consecutive on-time principal and interest payments 29 CTA & NEA Travel CTAMemberBenefits.org neamb.com CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 30 CTA Auto Rental Program Flat rate as low as $33 a day Sample flat rates Online: 1. Visit www.enterprise.com 2. Enter your Account Number: NACA068 3. Enter CTA as the Company’s Name By phone: 1. Call (800) RENT-A-CAR for the nearest branch 2. Provide your Account Number: NACA068 3. Make your reservations with the rental branch CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 31 NEA Car Rental Program Alamo Rent A Car – Discount ID 613575 Discounts, member coupons, 2nd driver and unlimited mileage Dollar Rent A Car – Discount ID TB7787 5% discount Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Customer Code NEAMBHP 5% discount Free pickup and return Hertz Rent A Car – CDP 50655 Save up to 25% and unlimited mileage Join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® FREE National Car Rental – Discount ID 5030378 Discounts, member coupons and unlimited mileage CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 32 Trafalgar Guided Vacations Value Proposition to Members: 10% NEA discount after all Trafalgar published discounts applied Trafalgar Discounts add up: Early payment 5%-10% Young traveler (5-17years old) up to 10% Repeat traveler 5% Back-to-back trips 2.5% Groups of 5-9 people 5% Groups of 10 and larger > 5% 3rd person in a room savings 33 G Adventures Value Proposition to Members: 15% discount on the published base price of a trip OR G Adventures’ best promotional offer, whichever is better. Who is eligible: NEA Members and their traveling companions (family and friends) all booked at the same time. Discount will be extended to additional family members traveling together with the member. 34 Red Roof Inn As an NEA member, you and your family can enjoy a 20% discount at any of Red Roof’s 350 plus locations nationwide. CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 35 CTA & NEA Discounts CTAMemberBenefits.org neamb.com CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 36 NEA Magazine Service Over 1000 titles at up to 85% off newsstand prices with a guarantee to match the lowest prices of any magazine program available. Choose from selections covering news, sports, fitness, entertainment, hobbies, family and education—you are sure to find what you’re looking for—at the guaranteed lowest introductory price available! www.neamb.com/cta 37 Shop various categories Add reminders for offers at your favorite stores 38 39 Restaurant.com Deals 40 Travel Section of NEA Click & Save 41 TSA Special Member & Insurance Services, Inc. Save with Entertainment Values Disneyland Resort, LEGOLAND California Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, Movie Tickets, and more Protection Products & Insurance Mechanical Repair Coverage (MRC) Travel Values - Worldwide Discounts Choice Hotels International CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 42 NEA Auto Buying Program See what makes our program different! Get these great member benefits: Low Price Guarantee on new cars Low, no-haggle pricing in writing Used cars always priced below Kelley Blue Book Over 3,100 Certified Dealers committed to great service CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 43 NEA® Vehicle Protection Program Backed by CARCHEX Choose the coverage option and pricing plan that best meets your needs You choose the repair facility- you can choose any licensed repair facility in the US or Canada NEA Members are eligible for a $100 discount on any extended vehicle protection policy CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 44 NEA Wireless AT&T is proud to be the choice provider for the Union Movement and is the only national unionized wireless carrier. 15% discount on AT&T cell phone monthly service New and current customers can sign in at neamb.com to access the NEA Wireless FAN discount code. Please bring this code, along with proof of membership, to an AT&T retail location. CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 45 NEA Identify Theft Protection Program powered by LifeLock NEA members will get 30 days of LifeLock identity theft protection at nocost and receive 10% off LifeLock® membership. 3 Layers of Protection: Options: Lifelock Standard: $8.99/month ($98.90/Annually) Lifelock Advantage: $17.99/ month ($197.90/Annually) Lifelock Ultimate Plus: $26.99/ month ($296.90/Annually) 46 NEA National Costco Membership Program Print an Invitation • JOIN COSTCO AS A NEW MEMBER and receive coupons valued at over $50, including 3 FREE items. • Already a Costco member? Please register or sign-in to see the latest offers for existing Costco members. CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 47 H&R Block H&R Block is the nation’s largest tax preparation company and a name that millions of Americans know and trust. NEA Member Benefits and H&R Block have joined forces to offer discounts and special pricing on tax preparation for NEA members. Discount on tax preparation, E-file, and satisfaction guaranteed 48 Vision Discount Program for CTA/NEA-Retired The discount program available from Vision Service Plan (VSP) participating providers only* The VSP Access Plan discount program includes: Eye Exam: 20% discount on VSP network doctors' fees Eyeglasses: 20% discount on complete pairs of prescription and non-prescription glasses, lens options, and sunglasses Contact Lenses: 15% off VSP network doctors' contact lens exam fees Laser vision correction: discounts averaging 15% off contracted laser centers' prices for laser vision correction surgery or an additional 5% off the center's promotional price. *Discounts are available through the VSP network doctor who provided an eye exam within the last 12 months and a NEA/CTA-Retired membership number must be presented at the time of visit. 49 Resources CTAMemberBenefits.org CTAinvest.org neamb.com neaacademy.org CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 50 CTAMemberBenefits.org Apply for CTA Life & Disability Insurance Request a Quote for CTA Auto & Home Insurance Update CTA Death & Dismemberment Plan Beneficiary Information Order or Download Application & Brochures Access Contact Information and Discount Codes Chapter Leaders: Chapter Newsletter Articles Chapter Insurance No login required to Access General Information & Guest Login Available 51 CTA Member Benefits Smartphone App Share CTA and NEA Member Benefits Information & Featured Benefits Contact CTA Member Benefits Find your CTA Regional UniServ Staff for your district, locate a local CTA office or find a Credit Union branch near you Access Discounts to rental cars, hotels and entertainment Update your CTA Death & Dismemberment Plan beneficiary(ies) Apply for a CTA Disaster Relief Fund grant Request a local CTA/NEA Member Benefits Trainings for your chapter Request CTA Advocacy 52 CTA Member Benefits Smartphone App Locations Map & Directions CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 Share & Email Information 53 CTA Member Benefits Mobile Website m.CTAMemberBenefits.com File a Complaint to request Advocacy Apply for CTA Disaster Relief Fund Grant Update your Beneficiary(ies) for the CTA Death & Dismemberment Plan Learn about Surveys CTAinvest.org 1. Articles 2. Getting Started 54 3. Videos & Calculators 4. Personalized Financial Checklist 5. Frequently Asked Questions Q: I pay into Social Security through one job and also pay into CalSTRS. How does that affect my retirement? 6. Order Free Consumer Guides and Publications 55 neamb.com Spanish language at neamb.com/spanish.htm Download NEA Member Benefits Program and Services Booklet at neamb.com/assets/docu ments/001.pdf Subscribe to NEAChieve! and NEA Travel newsletters with customization in My Profile 56 NEA New Member Initiative Promote the New Member landing page: www.neamb.com/ welcome Flyers available for New Employee Events New Member Potential Member “I Can Do It” course through the NEA Academy CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636 Giveaway and free offers 57 QUESTIONS? CTAMemberBenefits.org - (650) 552-5200 | neamb.com - (800) 637-4636