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.
Please contact your state association for further details. State Retired-Annual membership must be maintained each consecutive year. If your state s policies permit this arrangement, you may do this. You should contact your state association for further information. NEA Retired-Lifetime members who joined prior to the effective date of unification of the state affiliate are exempt from the unification requirement unless they waive this exemption by joining as a state Retired member.