Illinois Retired Teachers Association
As the voice of Illinois’s retired educators, the Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) defends pension and healthcare protection via its lobbying efforts, advocates for retirees, provides group rate dental and vision insurance among other benefits, and provides travel and entertainment options for its members.
IRTA Foundation 2024 Grant Recipients
This Fall, the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awarded $42,000 in grant money to public school educators from across the state. This grant money allows educators to enrich their instruction with materials not otherwise available to them. Their students are the real winners!
Why Association Membership is Essential
Learn about why an IRTA Membership is essential. Hear insights from our past executive director, Jim Bachman.
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Your Membership Will Enrich YoUr Retirement
- Pension Protection
- Supplemental Insurance
- New Friendships
- Domestic and International Trips and Getaways
- And So Much More
Your Membership Will Save You Money
With all that you save, membership is virtually free!
- Pension Protection
- Supplemental Insurance
- New Friendships
- Domestic and International Trips and Getaways
- And So Much More
Mission Statement
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization of retired educators. The Association serves the needs and interests of its members through advocacy, education, cooperation and socialization in a flexible organizational structure.
President's Welcome
Welcome to the Illinois Retired Teachers Association! The only organization whose sole purpose is to protect the benefits of retired educators. If you are already a member, we thank you for joining us. If you are not currently a member, we would like to invite you to join us. There is no better time than now to join.
Mike Schmidt - President (2024-2025)
Dental & Vision for You and Family
IRTA's dental insurance and eye care plans provide excellent value and superior coverage for our members. The only requirement to participate in these plans is membership with Illinois Retired Teachers Association. If you are not a member, click here to join.
