Happy Fall Accessing the TRB website. Changes of some sort were made that impact how we access the TRB website. In order to go to the site, you must now use this website address. portal.ct.gov/trb Who are we again? As a reminder for most retirees and an introduction for those who are newly retired this…
Happy Spring? The question mark above is intended to refer to our weather, although there could be other topics that suggest it, as well. Scholarship Opportunities Our organization has long supported students from our local high schools who plan to study to be an educator through our SFCRTA Book Awards. This year the Southern Fairfield…
Happy New Year! New health insurance checklist Here are some things to do to make the transition to new insurance company coverage go more smoothly for you. You will find the email site information on your id cards. The TRB website also has information through the Open Enrollment page. www.ct.gov/trb Either plan- AETNA Advantage or…
Starting January 1, 2026, everyone who uses TRB health insurance will have a new insurance carrier. Now that we have your attention, let’s talk about what is happening. Our current contract for 2025 is a one-year extension of our UnitedHealthcare contract that began in January 2022. The TRB Health Insurance Committee has reviewed proposals that…
Working to protect and improve retired teachers’ pension and health benefits. Social Security Fairness Act! Even while under duress, Social Security has been acting quickly to disburse funds for back payments to eligible recipients. Understanding just what amount a person should receive can be complicated for several reasons. First, payments for a month are received…