Local Chapter Directory
Find Your Local MARSP Chapter
Local chapters advance MARSP’s mission and offer a tangible space for members to connect, learn, have fun, and positively impact their community. Join your local chapter to stay connected and support initiatives in your community! Click the chapter name for more information.
Volunteer with MARSP
MARSP depends on volunteers to support local chapter activities and state-level initiatives. By volunteering with MARSP, you’ll work alongside fellow members to promote the welfare of Michigan’s public school retirees.
How Volunteering Benefits You:
- Share and enhance your skills
- Build connections
- Collaborate on shared goals
- Experience personal satisfaction
How volunteers benefit MARSP:
- Fortify operations
- Enhance programs
- Boost visibility
- Bring diverse ideas and solutions
Join MARSP in making a difference!
New Member Guide
Welcome! Congratulations on joining MARSP—the largest retiree organization in Michigan. Here are some tips for making the most of your membership:
- Set up your online member profile
It only takes a minute at www.marsp.org/sign-up! Once your profile is set up, log in anytime under “My Account” to…- Access exclusive member news and events
- Update your contact information
- Manage your print and digital Communication Preferences
- Renew your membership or update billing information
- Access VANGUARD Online
- VANGUARD, MARSP’s member magazine, is published quarterly. You can access the latest issue digitally by logging in and selecting “Member Services” and then “VANGUARD Online.“
- Find past issues of VANGUARD under “News.”
- To opt out of receiving the printed issue of VANGUARD, log in and select “Member Services,” “My Account,” and then “My Profile.” Under “Communication Preferences,” deselect: “Digital Vanguard Only – By unchecking this box, I understand that I will not receive VANGUARD via US mail.”
- Don’t miss the Fall issue, published October-November of each year. These issues always contain information about changes to MPSERS health insurance.
- The VANGUARD newsletter is published on a quarterly basis. Also, members of MARSP may run classified ads in the newsletter for as little as $20/issue. Contact the MARSP office for more information.
- Review MARSP’s Legislative Priorities
- Select “Advocacy” in the menu bar to learn MARSP’s history and legislative priorities. You’ll also find tools and resources here to help you build relationships with your elected officials.
- Find your local chapter!
- Select “Community” to find your local MARSP chapter.
- Check out MARSP Events & Programs
- Select “Events” in the menu bar for quick access to all MARSP’s programs and events.
- Check out upcoming Travel Program destinations
- Select “Travel” in the menu bar to learn about our acclaimed Travel Program!
- While there, sign up for the “Travel Program Interest Group” to help shape future tours and get early access to upcoming trips.
- Review MPSERS Health
- Scroll down to review MPSERS health carriers and access resources to help you navigate your insurance
- Meet AMBA
- Scroll down to learn more about MARSP’s supplemental benefits partner, AMBA. In addition to supplemental health insurance options, AMBA offers life insurance, investment products, and discounts on everyday expenses—like retail, dining, travel, subscriptions, technology, pet care, and more!
MPSERS Health Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Non-Medicare Members
Medicare Members
Blue Care Network
Blue Care Network (BCN) is an HMO option offered by MPSERS. Blue Care Network is available in select counties throughout Michigan. You should contact the BCN directly to receive the most current coverage area listing.
Non-Medicare members
Medicare members
Delta Dental
Delta Dental is the dental care provider for MPSERS retirees. View plan information
EyeMed
EyeMed is the vision plan provider for MPSERS retirees. Click here to learn more about your plan.
Optum Rx (formerly Catamaran Rx)
Optum Rx (formerly Catamaran Rx) is the pharmacy benefit manager for MPSERS retirees. Visit the Optum Rx website for MPSERS retirees.
Priority Health
Priority Health (PH) is an HMO option offered by MPSERS. Priority Health is available in select counties throughout Michigan. You should contact PH directly to receive the most current coverage area listing.
Non-Medicare members
Medicare members
TruHearing
TruHearing is the exclusive hearing network for members on the Blue Cross PPO plans (both Medicare and non-Medicare). Routine hearing services and hearing aids will be covered only when you call TruHearing™ at 1-855-205-6305 and follow the directions you’re given. For information about your hearing benefit coverage, appointments or support issues, call TruHearing ™ at 1-855-205-6305 from 8a.m. to 8 p.m.
A summary of benefits can be found below:
Hearing exam: $45 copay (not included in the medical OOP max.)
Hearing Aids (copays for aids not included in medical OOP max.):
- $499 copay per aid for advanced
- $799 copay per aid for premium
Initial hearing exam & aids for both ears covered once every 36 months, exclusively through TruHearing providers.
Additional Health Care Resources
AMBA
AMBA, MARSP’s supplemental benefits partner, offers health insurance options, life insurance, investment products, and discounts on everyday expenses — including retail, dining, travel, subscriptions, technology, pet care, and more. AMBA benefits are designed to complement your existing coverage and will not interfere with your current health plans.
Visit myambabenefits.info/marsp for AMBA’s full line of products and services or call 1-888-698-0972.
Did you know? AMBA representatives are available to present at chapter meetings. Call 1-888-698-0972 to learn more.
How can AMBA enhance your benefits?
- Extended Care
70% of people over the age of 65 will need extended care. Extended care is provided at home, a nursing home, or assisted living facility. This care may become necessary due to cancer diagnosis, heart issues, stroke, extended illnesses, disability, or cognitive impairments. This plan is offered through Aetna, and benefits pay up to $300 per day for nursing home or assisted living and up to $1200 per week for home health care. - Life Insurance
MARSP members can purchase whole life and guaranteed life insurance through Mutual of Omaha in addition to Children’s Whole Life from Mutual of Omaha. - Fixed Indexed Annuity
MARSP members can purchase Fixed Indexed Annuities through Ameritas. A Fixed Indexed Annuities plan provides lifetime income and safety, allows access to competitive returns, and helps to protect assets from market risk. - Discounts
Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) is now offering member-only discounts to MARSP members. Enjoy savings with Apple, Dell, hotels, rental cars, and thousands of online discounts! Access to these valuable discounts is included with your MARSP membership. Current MARSP members may click here for the instructions to access discounts immediately.
Important Notice for MASA Members: Michigan Coverage Update (May 2026)
This notice is specifically for MARSP members enrolled in MASA (Medical Air Services Association). All other members may disregard.
Due to a regulatory change in the state of Michigan, MASA is unable to renew coverage for Michigan residents at this time. No further payments will be collected, and you may continue to submit eligible claims for services that occurred before your coverage end date.
MASA recently sent a letter to those enrolled in Michigan — this letter is valid. For questions or additional details, contact MASA directly at (833) 600-3731.
MASA is actively working with AMBA and MARSP to restore availability in Michigan and appreciates your patience during this transition.
NRTA Educator Community
NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community is America’s foremost network of 50+ adults and organizations with a passion and affinity for education and learning. Members of NRTA are dedicated to continuous educational opportunity, advocacy, and service as a means of safeguarding the economic security, work opportunities, and future well-being of all generations.
MARSP is the state organization representing the National Retired Teacher’s Association.
MARSP Leadership Center
The MARSP Leadership Center is the resource hub for state and chapter leaders. Click here to access forms, applications, supplies, and training materials.