News and updates

View news and announcements and educational brochures from the AFTRA Retirement Fund, as well as Benefits Updates that provide important information about changes to your Retirement Plan benefits.

Current news:

Website maintenance scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19

Sep 17, 2020

Summary: The AFTRA Retirement Fund's website will be temporarily unavailable due to site maintenance from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday Sept. 19
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2019 Earnings Statements Issued

Jun 16, 2020
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Pension approval process during COVID-19

Apr 03, 2020
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Tax withholding table updated and reflected in April 1, 2020 Benefit Payments

Mar 31, 2020
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Monthly pension payment processing and distribution as scheduled amid COVID-19 crisis

Mar 25, 2020
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Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, limited staff at the AFTRA Retirement Fund due to COVID-19

Mar 15, 2020
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The AFTRA Retirement Fund Business Continuity Preparedness- Coronavirus COVID-19

Mar 06, 2020

Summary: The Retirement Fund believes it is important for participants to know that we are prepared to continue business operations with minimal to no disruption of service should the virus continue to spread throughout the US and increase in seriousness.
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Notice of Data Privacy Event

Feb 25, 2020

Summary: We want to provide the facts related to an incident that may affect the security of personal information of certain current and former plan members of SAG-AFTRA Health Plan
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January 2020 Benefits Update

Jan 23, 2020

Summary: View news, information and reminders for AFTRA Retirement Fund participants.
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New 2019 Retirement Fund SPD issued, effective June 1, 2019

May 31, 2019

Summary: The new 2019 AFTRA Retirement Fund SPD has been issued and is effective June 1, 2019.
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2018 Earnings Statement Mailing

May 20, 2019

Summary: Performers should verify the accuracy of information on their Earnings Statements as soon as possible.
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An update to the Fund's address for visitors

Oct 12, 2018

Summary: The Retirement Fund’s office has moved to the 7th floor.
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2017 Earnings Statement Mailing

Aug 09, 2018

Summary: Performers should verify the accuracy of information on their Earnings Statements as soon as possible.
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November 2017 Benefits Update

Nov 15, 2017

Summary: View information about an upcoming Retirement Plan change and other important information for participants.
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Reminder: The Fund's former LA office is closed

Nov 13, 2017

Summary: The Retirement Fund maintains its only office in New York. Participants may call us toll-free nationwide at (800) 562-4690.
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Employers: Changes affect where to submit contributions on or after Dec. 1, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

Summary: Learn what you need to know about submitting contributions before and after the effective date.
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An Important Announcement to Participants

Jun 22, 2017

Summary: The AFTRA Retirement Fund's Los Angeles telephone number will no longer be in service.
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2016 Earnings Statement Mailing

May 15, 2017

Summary: Performers should verify the accuracy of information on their Earnings Statements as soon as possible.
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Notice to Participants

Jan 20, 2017

Summary: We want to provide you with facts related to news reports.
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Welcome to the new AFTRA Retirement Fund website!

Dec 30, 2016

Summary ... Please take a moment to browse our new website.
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