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Member Benefits

As a dues-paying member, you can find ways to save money in almost every area of your life.
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NEARI Provides Discounts in All Fields

From insurance to student loans, vacations, technology, and more, your state and national unions offer a wide range of discounts that continue to grow each day.

New deals are added often, so be sure to check back. As always, compare programs and offers to take full advantage of your potential savings!

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2025 Summer Travel

Endless Adventures, Endless Savings - Your best summer starts here! Members get exclusive discounts and special offers May 26-July 27.

3 Ways to Save With your Member Card!

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NEARI State Member Benefits Program

Many local businesses as well as vacation websites personalized for NEARI members. 

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NEA National Member Benefits Program

Discounts at loads of national chain stores plus discounts on services such as auto-buying, credit cards, and professional development. 

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NEARI Access Member Benefits

Sign on with your membership number to find more savings. 

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Access Discount Program

Use your membership card number to sign in to the Access Discount Program. Discounts are offered both locally and nationally by a wide variety of businesses.

What kinds of discounts?

  • Travel
  • Parks & Tickets
  • Dining & Food
  • Entertainment & Recreation
  • Everyday Shopping from eyeglasses and automotive to appliances and jewelry!

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Access Discounts exclusive deals for summer

Your best summer starts here!

Make this summer one to remember with exclusive member discounts on all your travel adventures! 

Whether you're exploring new cities, hitting the road for a family getaway, or relaxing on a sun-soaked beach, your membership unlocks unbeatable savings on the trips you love.

Save BIG on your summer vacations and enter to win at: neari.accessdevelopment.com

summer travel giveaway! 

We’re giving away a $500 Visa gift card - use it for your next adventure or anything you like!

Access Discounts exclusive deals for summer travel

ENTER TO WIN: 

  1. Sign up for your discount program if you haven’t already.
  2. Visit your discount program website May 26 - July 27 and make sure you are signed in. 
  3. That’s it! You are now automatically entered to win. 

The more days you visit, the more entries you earn.   

ENTER TODAY!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: To be eligible to win, you must be signed up for your discount program. Enter to win by visiting your discount program website May 26 - July 27, 2025 (starts and ends at midnight MST) and simply sign in. Maximum of one entry per day. The more days you visit your discount program website, the more chances you have to win. Winner will be notified via email and/or phone by Friday, August 1, 2025. The winner must respond back to claim their winnings no later than Friday, August 8, 2025. If there is no response, an alternate winner will be chosen. Once the winner has claimed/accepted, the $500 Visa gift card will be emailed to them within five business days. Giveaway is fulfilled and sponsored by Access V.G. LLC. Giveaway eligibility includes all participating Access V.G. LLC client/discount programs. No purchase necessary to win. Void where prohibited. By participating in this giveaway, participants agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Access V.G. LLC and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or actions of any kind arising out of or related to their participation in the giveaway or the receipt, use, or misuse of any prize awarded.

Look at What your Buying Power Delivers Nationally!

The NEA Member Benefits (NEA MB) program helps make members' lives better by leveraging the Association's group purchasing power to provide members with high-quality investment, insurance, credit, discount products, and consumer services.

These member-only programs offer prospective members an additional reason to join the Association and current members an incentive to retain their Association membership.

Lower prices are only part of the picture. NEA MB offers financial advice, health resources, retirement planning, and much more.

Popular NEA Member Benefits

Every member of NEARI enjoys the discounts and resources of NEA Member Benefits. These benefits are here to save you time and money while meeting your everyday needs. They include:
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Student Loan Debt

Resources to help lower—or even eliminate—your student loan debt.
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Travel

Start planning your next big adventure.
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Personal Finance

Take charge of your finances—for today and the future.
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Shopping Discounts

Save on everyday essentials with tips and exclusive discounts.
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Kiplinger Retirement Report

Enjoy retirement to the fullest and reap the rewards you labored so long to earn.
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NEA Auto Buying Program

Member savings on new and used cars—all before visiting the dealership
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No-Cost to You Life Insurance

As a member, you can get NEA’s complimentary life insurance at no cost. However, you must name a beneficiary to be able to activate this insurance.
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A labor union and professional organization.

Our Association is a remarkable blend of union and professional organization, with a proud history of serving Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1845, our members have been at the center of every struggle to advance the finest of American dreams: the promise of a quality public education for every child. One in every 100 Rhode Islanders is a member - chances are, you know us already!