Kentucky Retired Teachers Association

10/07/2026

The Bracken County Retired Teachers Association, along with the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association Community/School Services Project Grant, and AARP Kentucky presented $130 to the Bracken County and Augusta Independent FRYSC offices. Our retired teachers continue to support and influence the students in their county.

09/30/2026

📢 ATTENTION UNDER-65 / NON-MEDICARE RETIREES 📢

TRS of KY has great information on their website for the upcoming 2027 KEHP Open Enrollment period!

👉 https://trs.ky.gov/retired-members/under-age-65/

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: Open enrollment runs from October 5 through October 26, 2026.

⚠️ CRITICAL CHANGE: Unlike prior years, enrollment for 2027 is mandatory.

📍 Looking for local benefit fairs? We have pinned our full statewide schedule to the top of our page for quick reference!

📢 OVER 65 WILL HAVE A PASSIVE ENROLLMENT- NOTHING IS REQUIRED FROM YOU!!!! 📢

Medicare Eligible Health Plan (MEHP) For Those 65 & Over or Medicare-Eligible NEW: Information for 2026 MEHP open enrollment for coverage effective Jan. 1 generally is from Nov. 1 to Dec. 7 each year. Anyone already enrolled in the MEHP does not need to do anything to continue coverage for the next....

09/28/2026

***UNDER 65 and NOT Medicare Eligible***
Open enrollment for 2027 is Oct. 5-26, 2026, and is mandatory. According to the Department of Employee Insurance (DEI), you must enroll or reenroll. You will lose coverage if you do not reenroll, according to DEI, which sets the requirements for the KEHP and its open enrollment.

**Watch for a mailing from the KEHP with details.
**Retirees can prepare for open enrollment by logging into khris.ky.gov to verify user name and password, reset your password if needed and be ready for open enrollment.
**Several benefit fairs are taking place across the state.

09/10/2026

All Kentucky Retired Teachers under the age of 65: Please read.

Update: Jefferson County has been added to the schedule. See below for all locations and dates!

Non Medicare KEHP annual in-person benefit fairs have been scheduled throughout the state starting at the end of September. KPPA representatives will be there to answer questions and assist you.

Please remember, this is a MANDATORY Open Enrollment. If you do not submit an enrollment form in October, you will not have insurance through KEHP for 2027.

BENEFIT FAIR SCHEDULE
Boyd County - Sept. 28
Pike County - Sept. 29
Franklin County - Sept. 30
Hardin County - Oct. 1
McCracken County - Oct. 5
Hopkins County - Oct. 6
Daviess County - Oct. 7
Jefferson County - Oct. 7
Pulaski County Oct. 8
Boone County - Oct. 12
Fayette County - Oct. 13 and Oct. 14
Warren County - Oct. 15
Russell County - Oct. 15

Go to our website for the times and locations https://ow.ly/EMRX50ZGIbq.

09/10/2026

(KEHP) healthcare for those under 65 and not Medicare eligible must reenroll during the Oct. 5-26 open enrollment. If you do not reenroll, you will lose coverage for 2027.

ACTION REQUIRED: Retirees on the Kentucky Employees' Health Plan (KEHP) for those under 65 and not Medicare eligible must reenroll during the Oct. 5-26 open enrollment. If you do not reenroll, you will lose coverage for 2027. Watch for a mailing from the KEHP in the next several weeks with details, and information will be posted at https://trs.ky.gov/retired-members/under-age-65/.

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Tom Salyer, president of the Johnson County Retired Teachers Association, presented a $200 check to Paintsville Elementary Family Resource Director Libby Auxier, Paintsville High School Family Resource Director Cassandra Stratton, and Superintendent Bryan Auxier. The donation will support the Backpack Food Program and provide back-to-school resources for students.

08/16/2026

A great leader and even better person! KRTA was blessed to have her leadership!

At today's WKU Board of Regents meeting, several named spaces were approved in recognition of the generous philanthropic support of the late Romanza O. Johnson. Romanza was known for her life of service and philanthropy, including $2.8 million for WKU in her estate. The gift will honor her legacy and support several areas across the University, just as she impacted many areas at WKU and in the community during her lifetime.

Areas at WKU supported through her estate include various scholarship funds, Agriculture & Food Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, Education, Athletics, Public Media, the Kentucky Museum and more. Her philanthropic legacy mirrored her giving throughout her lifetime and benefits numerous areas to which she gave her volunteer service and financial support.

08/12/2026

Happy retirement to all the summer retirees!

We hope you consider joining KRTA!

KRTA remains the “only organization in the state that has as its main purpose to look out for the welfare of retired educators.” From its inception, KRTA has continued to grow in numbers and respect. Through its commitment to the priorities set forth by the leadership, more than 32,000 members enjoy numerous benefits, both individually and as a group.

With our low annual dues we offer; advocacy in Frankfort, member discounts with our vetted partners, local chapters across the state for comradery amongst other retirees, and more!

We have three ways to join;
1. Visit https://krta.org/join/join-krta/
*You can pay online or sign up for automatic dues deduction
2. Call and pay over the phone 1-800-551-7979
3. Mail a check to our office 7800 Leaders Lane Louisville KY 40291

06/29/2026

Under 65, the deadline to complete LivingWell Promise is July 1!!!!

Retirees insured through the KEHP (under 65 and not Medicare eligible), don’t forget to fulfill your LivingWell Promise by the July 1 deadline! Retirees insured through the KEHP can earn up to $480 a year ($40 per month) in premium discounts by completing a health assessment. Learn more at https://mycastlight.com/mybenefits/.