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mrspa & heart

together we are stronger
 

Once you retire, you are no longer represented by HCASA, HCEA, HCESP, or AFSCME. Join HEART and MRSPA to protect your pension and health benefits.

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MRSPA has been advocating to protect and en-hance your Maryland State pension as its primary focus for 80 years. This important work continues for all Maryland retired school personnel, regardless of their location in retirement.

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HEART is the only organization recognized by the HCPSS Board of Education to advocate for retirees. Howard County retirees are very fortunate to have a 'seat at the table' concerning issues surrounding our health benefits.

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Additionally, both organizations offer opportunities to serve the community and connect with other retirees.

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Reasons to be a Member

Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA)
  • is the only organization in the state that works exclusively for retired school personnel to protect your defined benefit pension

  • is an advocate for its members’ interests locally in Annapolis and nationally in Washington, D.C.

  • collaborates with other organizations that advocate for retirees and/or seniors like NRTA and AARP Maryland

  • keeps members informed with the MRSPA News, Consumer Connection, and Member Benefit Highlights

  • offers group travel to national and international destinations, as well as other social events and activities

  • provides voluntary benefits to members at discounted rate​

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Howard Retired School Personnel Association (HEART)
  • works for the general welfare of retired HCPSS personnel, including teachers, administrators, office professionals, and all others who support the educational program in a wide variety of ways

  • advocates for the health benefits of HCPSS retirees, including committee membership on the HCPSS Health Benefits Committee

  • supports beneficial legislation or other action on county, state, and federal levels; to oppose undesirable legislation or action

  • cooperates with MRSPA and other organizations that support retired persons 

  • keeps its members informed of opportunities to serve the community and the profession

  • promotes good fellowship among its members

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To learn more about MRSPA membership benefits,

visit the Member Benefits section of their website.

©2017-2025 by HEART: Howard County

Retired School Personnel Association

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