SDEA -Retired Membership Information
Membership
All retired school employees of South Dakota who meet the active membership requirement of SDEA and NEA may become active members of SDEA-Retired.
Since 1988 all retired membership has been unified, that is a retired member must be a member of the local, SDEA, and NEA. All retired members belong to the same statewide local organization.
The cost for unified annual membership is
SDEA $10 + NEA $15 + Local dues $ 5 = $30
It is also possible to become a member by paying a one time lifetime membership of SDEA $100 + NEA $100 + Local dues $5 = $205
With a lifetime membership, only the local dues of $5 must be paid yearly.
Retired members qualify for $1,000,000 Educators Employment Liability Insurance when working in a school.
Governance
The executive committee composed of four officers - president, vice president, secretary and treasurer - conducts the business of the organization.
Officers for 2004-2005 include:
For more information contact: Dee Ginsbach or Sue Nipe in the Sioux Falls office.
Member Benefits
SDEA/NEA Retired offers....benefits that will easily return your dues investment. You are eligible to enroll in a variety of SDEA/NEA Retired Member Benefits including...
NEA MasterCardTM - MBNA AmericaBank - exclusively for association members: features include no annual fee; high line of credit; use of the CIRRUS network; 24-hour travelers insurance; cash advances; common carrier travel accident insurance up to $500,000; supplemental auto rental coverage up to $15,000; emergency cash and airline tickets up to your line of credit. With a Premier Gold Card, additional benefits include Master Assist TM, an international network of physicians, hospitals, legal advisors, and administrative agents providing emergency assistance for NEA-R members while traveling.
NEA MemberCareŽ Medicare Supplement Programs: A new self-insured program offered by the NEA Members Insurance Trust matches the standard A through J Medicare supplement plans benefit for benefit. Plus, it offers "R" members extra discount programs for drugs, dental, hearing, and vision care they won't find on other Medicare supplement plans - at no extra cost!
NEA MemberCareŽ In-Hospital Plan: This program provides money to pay those extra expenses incurred while in the hospital. It can pay up to $120 per day in cash benefits directly to the member, to use as the member sees fit. Guaranteed acceptance for NEA-R members under age 70.
NEA Guaranteed Issue Life Plan: This plan is offered exclusively to NEA-Retired members ages 55 and under. Coverage is guaranteed, no medical exam is required.
Horace Mann "AUTO-ADVANTAGE": Your exclusive members-only savings on auto insurance can continue with SDEA-Retired membership, offering a $50 or more discount per vehicle per year. If you insure more than one car or truck, you will save even more. Many unique features and benefits are included in the AUTO ADVANTAGE program.
NEA MemberCareŽ Long-Term Care Plan: Provides financial support in paying for necessary long-term care services like nursing home and home healthcare services. This plan is underwritten by Life Investors Insurance Company of America.
Homeowners and Renters Insurance
Long-Term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
NEA Travel Rewards/Credit Card Program
NEA Higher Education Loan Program
Attorney Referral Program for personal legal matters ( includes two free 30 minute consultations and discounts on many legal services.)
Protection of Retired Teachers' Rights and Benefits through political action.
Programs and Services....
SDEA-Retired sponsors the "Teacher to Remember" essay contest.
Retiring teachers are honored each year.
SDEA-Retired receive the SDEA Educators' Advocate and SDEA-Retired Newsletter
SDEA-Retired received NEA publications such as NEA Today and NEA Retired Newsletter This Active Life
Long-Term Care Insurance: Penn Treaty/Network America Life Insurance offers plans to cover Adult Day Care, Respite Care and nursing home plans where you select the daily benefit and the period-2 years through 5 years - of coverage. You may customize your plan with Home Health Care, Survivorship Benefits, Inflation Protection, and Return on Premium. All plans may be extended to your spouse and parents.
For information on Member Benefits, Programs and Services, contact Kara Hoines at the Headquarters office.