This checklist provides a quick summary of the benefits available to you through the MTEA-MBSD Teacher Contract and MTEA group-sponsored insurance plans.
Find more information about health and dental benefits at our health insurance page for all members.
Group Disability Insurance - Negotiated payroll deduction option; self-paid. MTEA group-sponsored plan underwritten by the Union Security Insurance Company . Several options to provide protection against the loss of salary due to a disabling illness or injury. New teachers can enroll on an open enrollment basis (regardless of medical history) during the first 60 days on the job.
Tax Deferred Annuities - Negotiated payroll deduction option; self-paid. A wide range of supplemental retirement investment opportunities, deducted from your salary before taxes are paid. You determine amount and type of investments.
Summer Pay Plan - Payroll deduction option; self-paid. Opportunity to have a portion of your biweekly paychecks deposited in an interest-earning account for payment to you during the summer (when MPS school year paychecks stop). We recommend the Educators Credit Union plan because ECU offers a wide range of financial services including checking, savings and loan programs.
Direct Deposit – Option to have your net pay automatically deposited with the financial institution of your choice. We also recommend Educators Credit Union for your direct deposit option.
Auto Insurance – MTEA-sponsored plan through TCA Insurance Services (1-262-783-7060). Self-payment of premiums.
Homeowners/Renters Insurance – MTEA-sponsored plan also through TCA Insurance Services. Self-payment of premiums.
NEA Benefits - You will receive information on these insurances a few months after you become an MTEA/WEAC/NEA member.
Dues - TAB (Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance at no cost to NEA members.)
NEA Life Insurance - additional life insurance. Self-payment of premiums directly to NEA.
Teacher Pension Pension contribution fully paid by the school board. Enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System is automatic upon employment. (However, you must submit a WRS election form to participate in the Variable Trust Fund option.)
Personal Property Loss Reimbursement Board-paid up to $150 for personal property used in the course of employment, up to $300 if assault-related. Claim form available in school office.
Auto Vandalism Reimbursement Board-paid after a $20 deductible while employee's car is parked at school or on school business. Claim form available in school office.
Job-Related Injury or Illness Pay Up to 80 days at full net salary (not deducted from sick leave) for time lost from work; then select either sick pay or worker compensation weekly payments. EB-49 worker compensation report form available in school office.
Assault-Related Injury Pay Full net salary for entire period of disability, not deducted from sick leave. Assault form and EB-49 worker compensation report form available in school office.
Sick Leave Pay Full pay from earned accumulation when absent due to personal or family illness; accumulates at the rate of approximately 1.25 days per month; maximum accumulation of 100 hours for 10-month school year. If you save 812 hours of sick leave, you receive a significant contribution toward payment of your health insurance premium after retirement.
If you have any questions about the benefits available to you through the MTEA, contact a staff member at 414-259-1990.