Membership
Join NCRGEA, a community of more than 65,000 North Carolina local and state government retirees across the country, to gain access to key benefits, advocacy, and resources.
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Benefits of Membership

NCRGEA members get exclusive access to benefits, discounts, programs, and services designed to improve the lives of retirees.

District Connections

Get connected with other NCRGEA retirees in your area through Community Advisory Boards, District Meetings, and other activities.

Governmental Advocacy

Lobbyists, partners, and advocates working on legislative agendas to improve the lives of retirees locally, in Raleigh, and beyond.

Group Insurance Benefits

Strong, best-in-class, voluntary member benefits, for those retirees and their spouses including Medicare Supplement, Dental plan, Vision plan, Hearing Care, Legal/ID Plans, AD&D.

Retail & Travel Benefits

Optional member benefits including discount programs through Office Depot and travel planning with cruises, romantic honeymoon packages, safaris, exotic island giveaways, and tours.

Join Us or Renew your NCRGEA Membership

You are eligible for NCRGEA membership if you are:

  • A local or state government retiree of a retirement system administered by the NC Department of State Treasurer; or
  • An active local or state government employee participating in the Retirement Systems administered by the NC Department of State Treasurer and have reached the minimum retirement requirements set forth to be eligible for a monthly retirement benefit, either service or disability; or
  • You are the spouse of a current member; or
  • You are a spouse of a Retiree or an employee eligible to retire and participate in the retirement systems administered by the North Carolina Department of the State Treasurer; or
  • You are a spouse receiving a monthly survivorship benefit from the NC Department of State Treasurer.

Payroll deduction of your dues is available for retirees. The payroll deduction is not available to:

  • Active employees
  • Associate Members
  • ORP retirees
  • Retirees of DIP-NC

Membership Dues

If your total monthly social security and retirement income is:

Less than $400 ($15/year or $1.25/month)

$400-$799 ($25/year or $2.09/month)

$800+ ($40/year or $3.34/month)

Need Help or Have Questions?

Contact our staff for assistance toll free at (800) 356-1190 or locally at (919) 834-4652 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern time) Monday – Friday. You may also email us at info@ncrgea.com.

Join NCRGEA or Renew Your Membership Today

NCRGEA members get exclusive access to benefits, discounts, programs, and services designed to improve the lives of retirees.