Why?
Because of the Mission, Purposes, Goals
NCRSP Mission The mission of the NCRSP is to be the premier statewide organization for all retired education personnel, acting collectively to enhance retirement and health care benefits and to serve the community and its educational needs.
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