MNA Retirement Committee

THE ROLE OF THE MNA RETIREMENT COMMITTEE

At the 2017 MNA House of Delegates, the Retirement Committee was voted into the MNA bylaws as an official structural unit. This new committee was created as the answer to a problem many retirees are facing – after a lifetime of active membership, what can they do to stay committed to MNA’s projects and goals now that they aren’t working full time? The Retirement Committee has three directives:

  1. Mobilize retired nurses to be involved in issues that affect working as well as retired nurses
  2. Monitor and inform members on legislation dealing with Healthcare and other pertinent issues.
  3. Educate members on Social Security, as well as Medicare and Medigap insurance.

Are you a Lifetime MNA member?

  1. You are over 62 years of age, not a current LBU members, and have been an MNA member for a total of 30 years, and
  2. Your application for Lifetime membership has been submitted and approved.

Lifetime membership is free!

How to get involved

  1. Take the survey! The Retirement Committee has many interests for retired nurses. Find out which fits you while providing information to help improve the work of the Committee.

  2. Continue your involvement with MNA as a Lifetime Member or an Associate Member.

  3. Contact the Retirement Committee. Email Becky Baldwin, RN, Chair, MNA Retirement Committee.
(L-R) Lori Batzloff, RN and Becky Baldwin, RN (ret.) from Borgess RN Staff Council rally for Health Care for All.

What can retired nurses do?

  • Present information at nursing schools
  • Lobby state and local legislators about nursing legislation
  • Mentor a nursing student
  • Help with national/international disasters
  • Attend MNA continuing education courses FREE.
  • Help with former LBU events, such as rallies, community events and informational pickets

Want to volunteer but your registered nurse license has lapsed?
Here’s how to get a volunteer license!

Your volunteer license will allow you to:

  • Donate your expertise for health care and treatment of the indigent and needy in Michigan
  • Donate your expertise for medically underserved areas in Michigan (this includes immunizations/tests for COVID-19)

You will not be allowed to:

  • Accept payment or compensation, either direct or indirect
  • Work outside your scope of practice

To get your volunteer license, fill out and submit this form.  Contact the Retirement Committee if you looking for volunteer opportunities!

How to Prepare for Retirement

RNs make a difference in politics!

Social Security, Medicare, and Medigap Insurance