NCRSP Purposes 

✓ To promote the social, economic, and professional status of retired school personnel

✓  To support the NCAE and the NEA in programs to             advance the quality of education and promote the               welfare of members

✓  To act on behalf of retired school personnel on problems involving their health, welfare, interests, and other needs

✓  To lobby the General Assembly on legislation related to the State Retirement System and the State Health Plan

✓  To encourage members to influence state and federal legislators on legislation that impacts the quality of retirement living for members of the NCRSP and other retirees

✓  To cooperate with the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA), a division of the American Associa-          tion of Retired Persons (AARP), and other organizations          of retired persons with common goals to promote pro-          grams for retirees

✓  To encourage and recognize every member’s volun- teerism and accomplishments

Public Policy Goals

✓  Advocate for annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA)

✓  Maintain the defined benefits pension plan

  ✓  Fully fund the TSERS pension fund as well as the State Health Plan

  ✓  Continue premium-free coverage under the State Health Plan

✓  Ensure tax-free state pensions for all retirees

  ✓  Expand broadband Internet in urban, suburban, and rural areas

✓  Increase benefits for hearing aids

  ✓  Coordinate with other state organizations to maximize the impact of our lobbying efforts

  ✓  Unify the fight for justice for all retired school employees