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Retired Teachers Chapter
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Dear Retiree:
You have good reason to be proud of your years
as a part of our educational system, and we know you'll want to maintain
your ties with colleagues by joining the Retired Teachers Chapter of the
BTU.
Your monthly dues deduction ($5.00 for teachers and
$2.50 for paras) will usually start a month after we receive your application
for membership. Our membership year runs from September 1 through August
31.
You can receive your information packet with an application for membership by calling (617) 288–2000 any Wednesday or Thursday between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. You must fill out an application to become a member. It is not automatic simply because you are retired.
Sincerely and fraternally yours,
Eileen Ganley, Chairwoman
Membership Committee
Retired Teachers Chapter BTU
Benefits of Membership
Health & Welfare
Eyeglass Benefit
Members who have paid dues for two consecutive years are eligible for
a new pair of eyeglasses every 24 months. Members of the Retired Teachers
Chapter only are entitled to a new pair of glasses every two(or more)years.
For this benefit, a member is defined as one who has paid his/her full
dues ($60 or $30) for two consecutive years. The Retired Teachers Chapter
- not the Eye Care Center, maintains eligibility for this benefit.
Because of limited resources, dependents will not
be covered for this benefit. Coverage is only for the member.
Benefits apply only for a change in prescription.
Eyeglasses only will be provided. Eye examinations will not be provided.
You must bring a prescription from your eye doctor. The prescription must
be no more than one year old.
After 24 months as a RTC member, you may obtain a
new pair of eyeglasses only if there is a change in eyeglass prescription.
The Eye Care Center at the BTU Building will order the glasses for you.
Members must call for an appointment prior to coming
to the Eye Care Center (617-288-5540), either to order to pick-up eyeglasses.
The facility will be open for RTC members from September through June from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, except during holidays and vacation weeks.
Most requests will be covered: single lens or bifocals,
glass or plastic, clear and tinted. Free adjustments and simple repairs
to the most recent eyeglasses reveived through the Eye Care Center will
be provided at the Eye Care Center when time and material are available.
Adjustments and repairs will not be made to any other eyeglasses.
Metal and designer frames are too expensive to be included in this plan.
Contact lenses and cataract prescriptions are also too expensive to be included.
Covered RTC members can purchase an additional pair of eyeglasses at the Eye Care Center at their own expense. If you wish to upgrade the eyeglasses offered under the basic plan, you are free to select anything that is available at the time, but you must pay the additional cost. Payment is due the day you choose the glasses. Credit cards are not accepted.
Dental Plan
Full or partial coverage for most dental procedures provided by the Delta
Dental Plan at a reasonable monthly fee.
Click here to view the procedures covered by the Delta Dental Plan. For additional Information contact the RTC.
Medical Insurance (Other than that which is provided by the city)
For further information call: 1 - 800- 272-4AFT
Other Benefits and Discounts
Complimentary Luncheon
Once a year a complimentary luncheon for our members is held. Members
are invited to bring a guest at a nominal fee.
Publications
The Boston Union Teacher newspaper (ten times a year)
Membership Meetings
Four times a year an open membership meeting is held at the BTU building.
Guest speaker and coffee and donuts.Travel trips designed by and for our
members.
Lobbyist
AFT, MFT, AFL-CIO represents us at the State and National level.
Car/Puter
A combination pricing information service at a discount purchasing plan
for new cars. Call: 1-800-221-4001.
Group Rates for Life Insurance and Catastrophic Major
Legal Services
Free initial consultation, document review and follow-up services. 30%
discount on more complex legal matters. Call: 1-800-452-9425
Magazine Subscription
Service
Reduced rates on more than 200 magazines and periodicals. Call: 1-800-877-7238.