Serving NEA Members Is Personal

Learn more about NEA Member Benefits and the dedication we bring to serving educators

 

We exist to make members’ lives better & to support the Association

 

Leona Lindner, President & CEO | NEA Member Benefits “Our commitment is what connects Member Benefits’ employees to each other AND it is a shared goal with NEA and NEA State Affiliates that connects us to the greater NEA Enterprise. Our goal is to support members with their most pressing needs, whether it’s debt relief or disaster relief, AND we hope to create a connection with members by making them feel empowered, recognized, respected, supported and part of something bigger.”

—Leona Lindner, President & Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Member Value

Our no-cost benefits offer members MORE membership value from day one

Life Insurance

  • For new members: Introductory Life Insurance
  • For all members: Complimentary Life Insurance*

Financial Wellness

  • Retirement Planning Resources
  • Student Debt Support

Leisure & Well-Being

  • $500 Travel Dollars
  • Mental Health Support

Our enduring promise is to make NEA members’ lives better through our carefully vetted, best-in-class programs and services, as well as know-how and solutions.

Our Benefits Yield Savings and Support for Members

The Value of an NEA Membership


NEA Member Benefits’ programs help members from coast to coast.

We’re proud to share numbers that speak for themselves.

 

 

As of October 2023

The Members Insurance Trusts Helps Members During Job Loss or Natural Disaster

The Members Insurance Trust has been serving members for over 50 years

"I'm a member of the Columbus Education Association. I attended breakout sessions every chance I got. I found out a few months ago that I went from $163,000 in student loan debt to $40,000. So far, I've had $123,000 forgiven! Thank you, NEA Member Benefits!" 
—Tracy Humbracht

 

 

 

Association Value

NEA Member Benefits adds tangible, everyday value to Association membership and is supporting member acquisition, engagement and retention initiatives that support Association growth.

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Supporting Members’ Association Loyalty

Our Values

Our values drive our business—from selecting business partners to supporting members to supporting our own employees.

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Partnering with Companies that Believe in Public Education


Great care is taken in choosing partners that not only share our passion for and commitment to public education, but that can deliver special agreements and exclusive deals that can help members stretch their dollars and protect their families. And member dues are never used for the promotion of products and services.

Meet our partners

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Helping Members In Need


Whether facing financial challenges due to layoffs or non-renewals, a natural disaster or the novel coronavirus pandemic, we have resources available to help.

Learn more about our Member Assistance Program

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Moving Towards a Just Future


  • We promise to do everything we can as individuals and as a corporation to promote a just society and workplace.
  • We're guided by our commitment to building a culture of racial and social equality and inclusion within NEA Member Benefits.
  • We provide all staff with the tools and the access to identify actions, decisions and processes that promote inequity or inequality, so that they can be seen and changed.

Connect with us. We’re here to help.

There are lots of ways we can help you share information about NEA Member Benefits with your members.

Find your Affiliate Relations Specialist

Connect with the NEA Member Benefits Affiliate Relations Specialist in your area who can provide virtual or in-person informational meetings to your members on any or all of the benefits available to them.

Find Your Specialist

Contact us by phone, chat or email

Our NEA Member Benefits Member Advocacy Center representatives are here to help members with questions on any of the services and benefits we offer.

Contact Us

Download our benefits guide

This concise PDF guide lists all of the benefits available to NEA members. Also available in Spanish.

Download the Guide

Terms & Conditions

* NEA Retired members are eligible for the $50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage only while acting on Association business in the capacity of an Association Leader. Life members must be actively employed in the field of education.