JOIN IRTA TODAY
We are watchdogs for your pension and healthcare benefits. Plus we provide access to group rates on supplemental benefits that you no longer receive from the state after retirement, like dental and vision insurance.
Who is IRTA?
Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) is the voice of Illinois’ Retired Educators. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending pension and healthcare protection for people like you via lobbying and advocating the state legislature. We also provide group rates on supplemental insurance and extend travel and entertainment options for our members..
All Educators Deserve Financial Security In Retirement
IRTA is dedicated to protecting defined-benefit pension plans because they provide a predictable, guaranteed benefit for educators when they retire.
We work with affiliates and numerous allies in the state legislature, we help organize the resistance to coordinated and well-funded attacks on educators’ retirement security.
You’ve worked hard for your retirement. We work hard to protect it.
Retirement Is An Adventure – Why Not Save Money Along The Way?
With AMBA Discounts, IRTA members can save big on many of your favorite things. Enjoy big savings on travel, entertainment, dining out, electronics, jewelry, and so much more. Best of all? Access to all these savings is FREE with your IRTA membership.
Have Fun With New Friends
Enjoy domestic and international trips and getaways, local gatherings, new friendships, and philanthropic opportunities with our vibrant community.
We have two events coming up we’re excited about and hope you’ll join us:
– Upcoming Cubs games
– October Cruise to Panama
There’s no better time to join IRTA.
There’s no better time to join IRTA. Join now and enjoy FREE membership for the rest of 2025. And after that, only $3.50 per month through pension deduct – cancel anytime!
Who Can Join?
IRTA members include retired and soon-to-be-retired teachers, administrators, coaches, counselors, school nurses, and others who have served our children in Illinois’ school systems
IRTA Membership is right for you if…
- If you are a retired or soon-to-be-retired employee from one of the State of Illinois school systems
- You are a family member of retired educator in Illinois and are concerned about protecting the constitutional rights of retirees
- You want to show support for IRTA in their fight to protect the healthcare fund for retired educators
- You want to support the organization dedicated solely to protecting the pension and healthcare for retired educators
- You want to take advantage of the IRTA discounts and savings provided to retirees
- You need group rate supplemental healthcare, such as dental and vision insurance, which is not provided through the state retirement system
- You want to be involved with friendly, like-minded people in the community
- You want to travel and go on getaways with a fun group of people
- You want members-only discounts on travel, electronics, and more.
Insurance Benefits and Discounts
Our association works hard to protect your pension AND your insurance benefits.
Thanks to our trusted partner, Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA), members are eligible for exclusive supplemental insurance. Get group rates on dental, vision, long-term care, home healthcare, cancer, heart, stroke, life insurance, and other policies.
If you’ve had trouble getting supplemental insurance at a reasonable rate, here’s your chance! Best of all, it’s easy – you can enroll online or by phone.
