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Member Benefits

As a dues-paying member, you can find ways to save money in almost every area of your life.
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NEARI Provides Discounts in All Fields

From insurance to student loans, vacations, technology, and more, your state and national unions offer a wide range of discounts that continue to grow each day.

New deals are added often, so be sure to check back. As always, compare programs and offers to take full advantage of your potential savings!

3 Ways to Save With your Member Card!

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NEARI State Member Benefits Program

Many local businesses as well as vacation websites personalized for NEARI members. 

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NEA National Member Benefits Program

Discounts at loads of national chain stores plus discounts on services such as auto-buying, credit cards, and professional development. 

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NEARI Access Member Benefits

Sign on with your membership number to find more savings. 

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Look at What your Buying Power Delivers Nationally!

The NEA Member Benefits (NEA MB) program helps make members' lives better by leveraging the Association's group purchasing power to provide members with high-quality investment, insurance, credit, discount products, and consumer services.

These member-only programs offer prospective members an additional reason to join the Association and current members an incentive to retain their Association membership.

Lower prices are only part of the picture. NEA MB offers financial advice, health resources, retirement planning, and much more.

Popular NEA Member Benefits

Every member of NEARI enjoys the discounts and resources of NEA Member Benefits. These benefits are here to save you time and money while meeting your everyday needs. They include:
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Student Loan Debt

Resources to help lower—or even eliminate—your student loan debt.
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Travel

Start planning your next big adventure.
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Personal Finance

Take charge of your finances—for today and the future.
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Shopping Discounts

Save on everyday essentials with tips and exclusive discounts.
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Kiplinger Retirement Report

Enjoy retirement to the fullest and reap the rewards you labored so long to earn.
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NEA Auto Buying Program

Member savings on new and used cars—all before visiting the dealership
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No-Cost to You Life Insurance

As a member, you can get NEA’s complimentary life insurance at no cost. However, you must name a beneficiary to be able to activate this insurance.

Access Discount Program

Use your membership card number to sign in to the Access Discount Program. Discounts are offered both locally and nationally by a wide variety of businesses.

What kinds of discounts?

  • Vision and eyeglasses
  • Automotive expenses, including buying and maintaining a car
  • Wireless and internet 
  • Grocery and wholesale stores
  • Home appliances and maintenance

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A labor union and professional organization.

Our Association is a remarkable blend of union and professional organization, with a proud history of serving Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1845, our members have been at the center of every struggle to advance the finest of American dreams: the promise of a quality public education for every child. One in every 100 Rhode Islanders is a member - chances are, you know us already!