Retired membership is limited to persons who support the purposes and programs of the Association. Retired members shall maintain membership in the state affiliate provided the affiliate has a membership category for retired members and provided the affiliate grants such members at least the right to serve as delegate to its delegate assembly or equivalent body and to be counted toward the representation entitlement for such body. Retired members shall have the right to vote, to hold elective or appointive positions in the Association, and to be counted toward the representation entitlement for the Board of Directors and the Representative Assembly as provided in the Constitution and Bylaws. Retired members shall be eligible to receive benefits and services of the Association authorized by the Board of Directors. To join the NEA Retired program, members should contact their state associations since NEA-Retired membership is initiated at the state level.
State Retired dues vary from state to state.
I am an Active Life member. No, Active Life members do not automatically become NEA-Retired members upon retirement. Active Life members are not required to join NEA-Retired. If your state provides an annual membership category and permits this arrangement in its dues structure, then you may do so. Some states require the same type of membership at both the state and national levels.