In response to this year's NYS Budget, Retired Public Employees Association President RoAnn Destito said: With inflation driving everyday expenses and healthcare premiums to new highs, affordability remains one of the most pressing concerns facing New York’s retired public employees.…
RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito spoke with Dave Gustina of the Legislative Gazette to discuss the rising costs for retirees. The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. If you click the play button, RoAnn's…
Protecting Your Earned Benefits: NYS Primary Voting Guide As public sector retirees, the decisions made in Albany directly impact your health insurance, pension sustainability, and daily cost of living. RPEA advocates fiercely for our members, but our legislative influence relies…
This month, RPEA hosted a "Lifelong Learning" webinar with the NYS Library and Upper Hudson Library System. We were really excited to learn about resources, programs, and more. To view the meeting video,…
Recently, RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito wrote a letter urging lawmakers in Albany to address affordability for NY retirees. "As costs rise across the board, New York’s aging population must have more certainty and support to ensure they can continue…
State Budget Update: Momentum is Building, But We Must Keep the Pressure On The State Senate and Assembly have officially released their "one-house" budget resolutions. These bills outline the Legislature's priorities in response to the Governor’s Executive Budget and serve…
On March 9th, 2026, RPEA was joined by the NYS Division of Consumer Protection for a Tax Scams and Identity Fraud Webinar. If you were unable to join us, or would like to watch again, you can do so by…
The Advisory Council for the Retirement System, advises and makes recommendations to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the Common Retirement Fund and the Retirement System. At the annual meetings…
On February 25, 2026, RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito testified in front of the Joint Fiscal Committees to advocate for RPEA legislative priorities. "Today, I speak on behalf of more than 500,000 New York State and local government retirees whose…
RPEA Urges Lawmakers to Protect Retirees’ Earned Benefits Albany, N.Y. - The Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA), representing the interests of nearly 500,000 state and local government retirees, has advanced its legislative priorities for the FY 2026-2027 State Budget, following…
RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito recently sat down David Lombardo of The Capitol Pressroom to discuss RPEA’s Skilled Nursing Facilities Bill. The legislation ensures that NYSHIP Empire Plan Medicare-primary retirees receive equal coverage for care in skilled nursing facilities, addressing…
On February 2nd, 2026, RPEA hosted a webinar on Social Isolation for Older Adults. The session was very helpful and informative. We are so grateful to the NYS Office for the Aging for joining us and providing great tips and…