Resources for RTAC members

Resources available to RTAC members
June 29, 2011

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Since 1926, the primary mission of this Association is the betterment of all teachers who have retired from the Chicago Public Schools.
A major part of this mission is the protection of the pension.

The following is a list of valuable links and resources:

RTAC employs an experienced lobbiest in Springfield to keep our membership informed about pending legislation and to help alert our membership to the potentially bad (or good) points of various proposed bills. See this page for the status of pending legislation. Find your local legislators using your 9 digit ZIP code at Project Vote Smart here.
RTAC is a strong supporter of the Social Security Fairness movement dedicated to eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provisions that greatly reduce the amount of Social Security that qualifying members should receive. See this site for more information.
RTAC members qualify for the MetLife group dental program. See this site for more information on the MetLife program. MetLife also provides a number of links that answer possible oral health questions and provide valuable information. See this site. Call 800-345-7868 Option 4 for more information.
The Chicago Retired Teachers' Aid Fund (CRTAF) is dedicated to helping any member who is going through a tough financial time. See this page.
RTAC provides a Law Line for legal help on a free or reduced fee basis. Call 312-502-3949 for more information.
Information about Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood where many retired teachers extol the benefits of living together in a continuing care retirement community can be found here. Learn about a variety of monthly programs designed exclusively for seniors seeking information about continuing care retirement communities here.
Information about Monarch Landing, a retirement community located outside of Chicago in Naperville can be found here. Monarch Landing offers a variety of amenities, activities, and services for residents looking to maintain active lifestyles and is a great home for retired teachers. See our website here.
Information about Sedgebrook, located outside of Chicago on a scenic 92-acre campus in Lincolnshire can be found here. Sedgebrook is a senior community offering maintenance-free retirement living. Sedgebrook is a wonderful fit for retired teachers. See our website here.

Information on how to handle potential Identity Theft is available on this page.
Estimated travel times via Chicago Expressways is available here.
Information on how to get around Chicago on the CTA is available here.
Information on how to get around Chicago's Suburbs on Metra is available here.
Airline delay and flight status information is available here.

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