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Special Opportunity for New Hires and District Transfers

Members new to their district have a special opportunity to apply for CTA-endorsed Disability and Life insurance without answering health questions within 270 days of starting work. District transfers must complete a new application at the new school district within 270 days of transferring as prior coverage does not automatically transfer to the new employer.

Coverage Available

Here’s what this exclusive enrollment opportunity offers:

  • CTA-endorsed Disability insurance coverage for members
  • Up to $400,000 of CTA-endorsed Life insurance1 for members
  • Up to $50,000 of CTA-endorsed Life insurance for spouse/domestic partner1,2
  • Additional $5,000 of CTA-endorsed Life insurance for spouse/domestic partner and each dependent child2

Information You Can Share
Here are some tools to help you can spread the word about this special enrollment opportunity.

Request Event Support and New Hire Brochures
You can request The Standard's presence at your new hire event or order new hire materials (digital or printed) for the new hires in your chapter.