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…
Thank you to all that joined us for the NYC Chapter Virtual Town Hall on March 25, 2026. We are grateful to our speaker, Eric Hausman, who came to us from the NYC Department of the Aging. In case…
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…
On February 26th, 2026, RPEA hosted a Virtual Legislative Update. To watch the webinar, please click here. To access the slides used in the session, please click here.
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 Board President RoAnn Destito, joined by RPEA Executive Director Tom Tatun, recently met with elected officials in Albany to discuss key priorities for New York’s public retirees: ➡ Increasing the pension Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA),…
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…
On January 13, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State address, outlining policy proposals focused on affordability, public safety, and economic opportunity across New York. Several initiatives included in the address may affect retirees, seniors, and people…