All Inclusive Member (AIM)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AIM?
AIM was adopted by the 2003 Spring Representative Assembly to help members who wish to do so become lifetime members of MEA-Retired/NEA-Retired.
What are some of the benefits of joining MEA-Retired?
As a lifetime member of MEA-Retired/NEA-Retired you will have the ability to continue to invest and purchase insurance through MEA Financial Services; maintain work site liability insurance through NEA (EEL) should you return to work; receive NEA/NEA-Retired and MEA/MEA-Retired communications on issues important to public education and retirement; and have continued lobbying on behalf of all active and retired members.
How does AIM work?
Effective Sept. 1, 2006, an MEA member who is not already a member of MEA-Retired/NEA-Retired, has $2 a month included with his/her MEA dues, earmarked for MEA-Retired/NEA-Retired fees. Once members have paid $400, they will be lifetime members of MEA-Retired/NEA-Retired.
Is the AIM program the only option a member has to join MEA-Retired?
No. Members may join MEA-Retired by paying $400 in a lump sum. Payment of the total MEA-Retired membership fee entitles a member to lifetime membership in MEA-Retired/NEA-Retired.
What if a member does not wish to join MEA-Retired?
Members not wishing to join MEA-Retired through the AIM program must communicate that desire in writing to their local. Once the written declaration is received, MEA-Retired fees will cease to be deducted and will not resume until the member has authorized so in writing.
Will members opting out of AIM need to complete a special form?
No. However, the member will be required to communicate to their local in writing a desire to opt out of AIM. Do not send that communication to MEA as that will only delay ceasing the MEA-Retired dues deduction. There are no refunds of MEA-Retired fees.