Welcome to the Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association
Building a community of support
for retired teachers!
Welcome to the Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association
Building a community of support
for retired teachers!
Building a community of support
for retired teachers!
Building a community of support
for retired teachers!
JCRTA General Meeting
Friday, August 26, 2022 - 10:00 A.M.
Wildwood Country Club, 5000 Bardstown Road, 40291
NEW 2022 LOCATION FOR OUR MEETINGS
Travel Opportunities
NEW! HISTORIC SHAKER VILLAGE - DAY TRIP
Monday, September 19, 2022
Sign Up Now to Reserve a Spot
Click on the Travel Button at top of this page for details.
NEW! BRANSON, MISSOURI - Live Music Show Capital of the World
October 10-14, 2022
Sign up Now to Reserve a Spot - Space will be limited
Click on the Travel Button at top of this page for details, forms and further information.
New JOB Opportunities Posted Under the Community Work Tab at top of this page
CASA needs Volunteers!
Locust Grove needs Volunteers!
Thomas Edison needs Volunteers!
Go to Community Work Tab at top of this page for more details.
Two new documents are posted below: (1) An updated (3.17.21) Kentucky Retired Teachers Association Fact Sheet contains important, easy to read and understand information about our retirement benefits, partners and who to contact and (2) The Health Care Benefits Resource Guide is a one-page summary about the Medicare Eligible Health Plan (MEHP) and Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan (KEHP) benefits, program components and who to contact.
CLICK BELOW TO SEE AND PRINT A COPY
Did you know? United Health Care offers its members a free yearly HouseCalls visit with a licensed medical staff, and if eligible a FREE $50 gift card. Many of our members have participated in this program yearly and have continued to receive this gift card following their visit. To find out more about this program and your eligibility, call 866-447-7868.
The 2020 legislative session wrapped up with the General Assembly overriding all of Gov. Andy Beshear’s line-item vetoes, which resulted in the passing of a one-year budget (HB352). Stay informed as the Pension Battle will continue.
Contact: JCRTAinfo@jcrta.org
Each state has a Retired Teachers Association. Our state organization is called Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA). KRTA is composed of many local CHAPTERS. The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association (JCRTA) is our local chapter of KRTA.
Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association (JCRTA) Membership
There are two categories of membership in JCRTA.
Regular Membership
1. Retired teachers who live in Jefferson County and receive their annuity check from TRS. Some taught in Jefferson County and some taught in other counties but they all live in Jefferson County and taught in Kentucky.
2. Retired teachers who taught in Jefferson County and receive their annuity check from TRS but do not live in Jefferson County.
Associate Membership
1. Other people who do not receive an annuity check from TRS but are interested in the concerns of educators and those who enjoy the fellowship on trips and tours.
What Does JCRTA Membership Do For You?
- keeps members informed about legislation that affects retired teachers
- issues four newsletters a year
- provides opportunities to meet four times a year with other JCRTA members
- provides travel opportunities with fellow educators
- awards a scholarship to a high school senior pursuing a career in education
- cosponsors an essay contest on grandparents with AARP
- provides an AARP Driver Safety Program.
- assists with TRS pre-retirement seminars
- informs members of community volunteer opportunities
JCRTA Dues – local organization
The cost is $10 a year. Our fiscal year is from July 1st to June 30th.
Download the membership form in this section.
How to Check When Your JCRTA Membership Expires
Not sure if your membership has expired? To find out, go to the bottom of this page and send us a message using Get in Touch. You should receive an email response within a few days.
Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA) – Kentucky's State organization
The KRTA dues are $20. Don’t want to be bothered with writing a check each year? The easiest way to do KRTA dues is to have them automatically taken out of your November annuity check. Call KRTA at 502-231-5802 and request an Automatic Dues Deduction card.
Join by filling out a membership form and returning it to JCRTA.
Many answers to your retirement questions can be found on the Teacher Retirement System Kentucky (TRS) website. Go to https://trs.ky.gov/ After opening the home page click on the picture that says retired members. The next screen has many topics available. Some are: retirement benefits, medical benefits under and over 65, return to work, change of name or address, pamphlets, contact a counselor, and many more. The next time you need retirement information check out the TRS website. Or you might call the Teachers Retirement System Kentucky in Frankfort at 1-800-618-1687.
c/o KRTA 7505 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291
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