Membership Benefits
The links below outline many of the benefits of membership in Torrance Teachers Association. There are many more intangible benefits that come from having a support system of colleagues that empower and stand arm in arm with you. If you are not a member, it’s not too late to join. Join today by clicking on THIS LINK or contact the TTA Office for a hard copy form.
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| Automatic Benefits | Description |
|---|---|
| CTA Access to Savings | Discounts at restaurants, retailers, hotels, car rentals, cruises, theme parks, entertainment, home and garden, health and beauty, auto service, and more. |
| CTA/NEA Educators Employment Liability (EEL) | Provides $1 million "On the Job" liability coverage; up to $35,000 for job-related criminal proceedings; $1,000 per bail bond; & $500 for assault-related personal property damage or destruction. |
| CTA's Group Legal Services (GLS) Program | Provides free consultation and legal representation on job-related matters and referrals to attorneys for a variety of non-employment matters. |
| CTA Death & Dismemberment Plan | A life insurance benefit that provides up to $2,000 death benefit and up to $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment benefit. Life insurance benefit increases with each year of continuous CTA membership. |
| NEA Complimentary Life Insurance | A benefit that provides up to $1,000 group term life insurance and up to $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and more. |
| CTA Disaster Relief Fund | Provides grants for financial assistance to members who have experienced significant losses due to natural disasters in California. |
| Voluntary Benefits | Description |
|---|---|
| CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan | Independent investment consultant recommends and monitors all investment options. No surrender fees or commissioned sales representative. |
| CTA Group Voluntary Disability Insurance Plan (The Standard) | Income protection no one should be without. New teachers have 270 days for open enrollment. Premiums based on annual salary. Benefits include $25/day in addition to fully paid sick leave (after 7-day waiting period), then up to 80% of daily contract salary. |
| CTA Group Voluntary Life Insurance Plan (The Standard) | Level term coverage from $25,000 to $400,000. New teachers have 270 days for open enrollment. Affordable premiums. Optional coverage for spouse/domestic partner and dependents. |
| Auto and Home Insurance (California Casualty) | Zero deductible for vandalism or collision on school property or at school-sponsored events. Free identity theft resolution service. Flexible payment plans with Summer and Holiday Skip options. |
| Travel, Entertainment & Purchasing Discounts | Save on movies, hotels, rental cars, amusement parks, See's candy, and more. Visit www.est.us.com (access code: TTAFUN). |
| CTA & NEA Rental Car Programs | Car rental discounts for CTA/NEA members at Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, and National nationwide. |
| Other Benefits |
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| CTA and TTA Scholarship opportunities for members and dependents |
| State Teachers Retirement System (www.calstrs.com) information and workshops |
| Voting rights in TTA elections |
| Publications: The Torrance Teacher, California Educator and NEA Today |
The links below outline many of the benefits of membership in Torrance Teachers Association. There are many more intangible benefits that come from having a support system of colleagues that empower and stand arm in arm with you. If you are not a member, it’s not too late to join. Join today by clicking on THIS LINK or contact the TTA Office for a hard copy form.
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