The Importance of Maintaining CTA Membership While On Leave of Absence
Maintaining your CTA membership during a leave of absence is critical because:
- CTA members will keep their eligibility and continuous years of membership for the Death & Dismemberment Plan.
- CTA members and/or their spouse/domestic partner eligible for the CTA Well-Baby Program can continue participation for their entire pregnancy and three months postpartum.
- CTA members participating in the Auto and/or Home Plans provided by California Casualty's A+ Auto & Home Insurance can continue their coverage at CTA exclusive rates and without an increase in premiums.
- Participation in the CTA Group Legal Services Program requires that membership be maintained while legal assistance is being provided.
- Participation in the CTA Advisory Panel on Endorsed Services requires membership at the time the incident occurs and continuously through the date the Panel makes its decision. This is a free process that allows any unresolved complaint with a CTA endorsed vendor to be adjudicated on the CTA member's behalf.
CTA recommends membership category 3A for members who go on a leave of absence. The reduced dues amount of this category was implemented to accommodate the member's possible financial issues while on leave. For membership year 2009-10, the NEA amount is $48.25; the CTA amount is $170.25 and the local chapter establishes the local dues.
Please help us inform local members of this opportunity to maintain CTA membership while on leave of absence. CTA Member Benefits is a strong component of the membership package that is often overlooked, yet is so critical to our members and their well being.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this information please contact the Membership Accounting Department at (650) 552-5278 or membership@cta.org. Or, if you have questions concerning your CTA Member Benefits, contact the CTA Member Benefits Department at: member_benefits@cta.org.
