Tim Lee Provides COLA Update!

Tim Lee discusses the latest update on a COLA for retirees!

[@cynthiawilliams6972]

Thank you and your staff for all of your hard work!

[@swtgirl303]

Thanks for your hard work, dedication and tenacity regarding retiree COLAs, supplemental checks and WEP!

[@user-tk2vy1le8j]

Tim, You are appreciated for your genuine assistance in keeping well-informed!

[@janetmontgomery2865]

Fellow retirees - it is up to US to GET OUT THE VOTE this November! We are a force - if we will do our part and motivate those around us, we can and will get our COLA!

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank you for your service to the teachers retirement system of Texas

[@shondahogan1487]

Thank you, Tim and trta for all your work it has been really appreciated.

[@user-le6yr5il3q]

Thank you for all your hard work and having our backs. You are very much appreciated

[@pattycurtis4151]

Thank you and your staff for the hard work!

[@mvgarza5420]

Tim, Thank you for your hard work!! We are blessed to have you working on our behalf. Maria V Garza

[@TheEdward1953]

You are such a nice humble caring man thank you so much for all you do

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Hariingen ,and Brownsville,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Rio Grande city in south,Texas

[@leonaellis5590]

Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our behalf...your faithfulness and your hard work are appreciated!😊

[@gracielacobo5412]

Hear you very well. Thank you for all of your hard work & keeping us informed! Very appreciative.

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank you from Austin,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank you from Belton,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank you Tim Lee

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Dallas ,Fort Worth, Texas

[@franplemmons8276]

Happy New Year! Hope 2024
Can hear you!

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Round Rock,Texas

[@AnitaShepherd-bx3dn]

Thanks for this valuable information & work on COLA!

[@johntomas6291]

Listening from NewMexico, thx Tim and team. 🥰

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Austin,Texas

[@beckyharvey8585]

Has it been considered that younger retirees were affected by WEP while older retirees do get to draw their or their spouses social security yet they are getting a higher % raise? Most younger retirees cannot draw social security & they are getting less % COLA. Thanks for all the hard work that has gone in to this & the updates.

[@spence1547]

Thank you TRTA!

[@user-vu5db2iu5r]

Thank you for all the updates!

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Waco, Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Temple,Texas

[@spence1547]

Good morning from Laredo!

[@pamm99]

Not sure what “no cap on the COLA” means. Can you explain? And a huge THANK YOU to you, Tim, and the whole TRTA team!

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from McAllen,Texas

[@lisamexican-pt4sb]

Can't Tim give an update in a revised version instead of going on for an hour or more?

[@VioletteMetz]

Thanks from McAllen.

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks From Houston,Texas

[@user-et3xq4qj7b]

All is good

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank you for the updates Tim Lee

[@TheEdward1953]

It should be a straight 6 percent for all

[@VanessaTaylor-yl4sj]

I retired in 2022 and will not be receiving a COLA. I’m glad some retirees will be receiving funds. What about all retired teachers. It cost everyone to live. I don’t think it’s fair.

[@beckyboutwell5156]

Listening from Schertz

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Mission,Texas

[@gloriarodriguez8224]

Why aren’t all retired teachers getting COLA?

[@gloriamontemayor387]

Sounds good!!

[@maryestes5249]

Yes

[@user-jw1fu5rl1o]

I will be 75 December 27, 2023. How was the August 31, 2023 date determined?

[@TheEdward1953]

Well people that get TRS retirement should all get a supplemental check and I’m 70 in July

[@marynaugle9038]

Will supplement check be taxed

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank s from Houston,Texas

[@user-tk2vy1le8j]

Yes! Mildred Baszile

[@TheEdward1953]

The extra check was better for us just saying 😊

[@sandraclark9276]

What about if you 68 or 69 years of age? We’re not getting anything?

[@pattycurtis4151]

All ok

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank you from Gateville and Killeen,Texas

[@shondahogan1487]

Tim so what's up is everyone what gets cola wow.

[@ChristineTaylor-qk1um]

Is the COLA a one time adjustment or is it ongoing year after year?

[@janetmontgomery2865]

COLA is a permanent adjustment to your monthly check. You will get that increase the rest of your life. Supplements are one-time payments; this time they are for those over age 70.

[@maxinemcafee4893]

From the way I read it, regrettably it's a one time thing.

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank from McAllen and Waco,

[@VanessaTaylor-yl4sj]

Why is TRS going by the year a teacher retires to provide a COLA? Social Security gives everyone a COLA. Regardless of the year someone retires every retiree’s cost of living has increased and are effected by the current economy, inflation, and should not receive less or be punished for retiring after someone else or potentially working longing than others. As retirees we have all put in time, dedication, effort, hard work, due-diligence, and we all should receive compensation and merit. Like I said this doesn’t make sense to me. Please respectfully reconsider modifying or amending this policy to ensure and facilitate unbiased and fair distribution and pays homage to all hardworking retirees who have honestly earned it and are a beacon of honor, diligence, and paved the way for future generations.

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Belton,and Temple,Texas

[@user-rw5ow4qw2y]

If you aren't 70, will we not get anything?

[@TheEdward1953]

Wep is just as important

[@TheEdward1953]

So if you are 70 or 75 September 1 2023 no check ???? Wow

[@jimbrauer1711]

MISSOURI TEACHERS BEWARE: Social Security will STEAL your benefits....especially....your SURVIVOR BENEFITS! Repeal: WEP & GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET. HR 82. S 597. My deceased husband PAID IN....and I DON'T get ANY of his larger benefit! Theft!!!

[@MikeA-xl8cr]

Test

[@TheEdward1953]

69 years old and under get 0 ?

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Mart,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Laredo,

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

What about if you are Eighty nine years of age

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thank you from Roma,and Rio Grande city,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Round Rock Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Rio Grande city,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Austin,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Waco, Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Shiner,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from McAllen,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from bShiner, Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Wylie ,Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Alamo, Texas

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Thanks from Gatesville,

[@bobbydeanlewis3764]

Texas