The TRB Health Insurance Plan is changing as of July 1, 2018. Open enrollment will begin in mid-April and run until early May. Members will be receiving a preenrollment kit prior to April 1st. The pre-enrollment kit will include a full benefit plan description as well as “Opt-Out” instructions to remain in the Stirling plan.…
The State of Connecticut finally has a budget after a lengthy delay. The result is not good news for retired teachers. The promised 50% reduction in our State income tax has been delayed for at least 2 years. The rate, however, will remain at 25% for 2017 and 2018. If you retired and were receiving…
Over 80 attended our May luncheon and heard Connecticut Comptroller Kevin Lembo speak. The reaction from those present was overwhelmingly positive. SFCTRA vice president Janess Coffina summarizes Kevin Lembo’s address below. Using a baseball metaphor, Kevin Lembo, Comptroller of the State of Connecticut, spoke about his role: he is the one who calls balls and…
In honor of our Past President, John Kane, the SFCRTA Board of Directors has established a $1000.00 Book Award in his name to be given annually. Five Top Tips for Brain Health (reprinted with permission of the Fairfield Senior Times, Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, Fairfield, CT) Dr. Rudolph Tanzi of Harvard Medical School, a…
We have heard from a number of retired teachers that live out of state inquiring as to why they should join SFCRTA if they no longer live in Connecticut. When you retire, you no longer have a bargaining unit to negotiate and protect your pension and health care benefits. Several of SFCRTA board members attend…