LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS FOR RETIREES

Regardless of one´s age, SAANYS plays a vital role in providing services for its members and their families. It is important to know that retirees can also continue to receive an array of valuable benefits at a low cost. The three levels of retiree membership are:

Retired Associate Membership ($40) — 

is open to retired school administrators and supervisors who were formerly active SAANYS members. Retired Associate members are eligible to receive publications, discounts, website access, and legislative representation.

Retired Affiliate Membership ($125) —

is open to retired school administrators and supervisors who have maintained continuous regular or retired active membership. Retired Affiliate members are eligible to receive publications, discounts, website access, legislative representation, basic life insurance options, and complementary membership in the New York State Retired Teachers Association (NYSRTA).

Retired Active Membership ($250) –

is open to retired school administrators and supervisors who maintained continuous regular active membership. Retired Active members are eligible to receive publications, discounts, website access, legislative representation, basic life insurance and options, NYSRTA membership, and legal department services for post-retirement educational employment (including individual contract review and representation on job related matters), and representation on NYS Teachers Retirement System benefit determination issues.

Note: The basic $10,000 membership policy decreases as follows: age 65 – $6,500 and at age 70 – $5,000. The $5,000 amount, however, no longer expires at age 70 but remains at $5,000 indefinitely.

There is an appropriate membership level for all retirees, depending on post retirement activities. If you have any questions about retiree membership, contact the SAANYS Membership Office at 518-782-0600 or e-mail Ron Black at hronblack@hotmail.com.