Why join?

EKRA feels it is very important for Kodak retirees to be connected through membership in EKRA for four key reasons:

1. EKRA will continue to monitor the Kodak bankruptcy case closely, including motions filed by Kodak, decisions made by the court, decisions coming from Kodak and the Official Committee of Kodak Retirees. EKRA will provide realistic, factual information about alternatives that may exist; communicate information as soon as we have valid, factual data; and consolidate the concerns and issues of Kodak retirees.
2. As Kodak emerges from bankruptcy, EKRA will continue to monitor Kodak performance very closely. A successful Kodak means the KRIP pension plan will continue and pension payments will continue to be made successfully to thousands of retirees and survivors. The months and years following Kodak's emergence from bankruptcy will be critical to determine if Kodak can be successful. We believe it is important for EKRA to monitor the company and communicate with its members.
3. EKRA will continue our membership in National Retiree Legislative Network (NRLN). We feel this is an excellent way for retirees to stay in touch with and provide influence over legislation being considered at the state and national level. Some of the legislation the NRLN is seeking involves Pension Asset Protection; PBGC Reform; Bankruptcy Reform; and Protection and Enhancement of Retiree Healthcare. Membership in EKRA provides membership in NRLN, therefore linking all of us (individually and as a body) to the national retiree issues.
4. 2014 will be the initial start-up of the federally mandated Healthcare Exchanges. EKRA will provide members information on what the exchanges are, how to use them, updates on contact information, and useful resource tools to navigate the process.

Who can join?

• Retirees (qualified under Kodak retirement plans)
• Paid Up Deferred Annuitants  (left Kodak employment prior to being eligible to retire, but have a vested benefit accrued that they are drawing or have not yet started to draw)
• Active employees (with vested benefit)
• LTDs (drawing LTD benefits but will draw KRIP in the future)
• Survivors of deceased retirees (are receiving a portion of their spouse's KRIP benefits)
• Cash Balance plan (because their money is in KRIP)
• Anyone who is interested in Kodak Retiree issues

Paying your Dues

It is easy!

A membership subscription is $15 for 12 months. Because we are not a charity, donations are not tax deductible.



There are 2 ways that you can pay your dues: Credit Card and Check. As you consider your payment method, please keep in mind that we are a totally volunteer organization and processing checks by mail is very time consuming.  We encourage you to pay via credit card as it is secure, saves you postage, provides both you and EKRA with proof of payment and reduces the administrative work for our volunteers.

1. To pay by credit card:

Please click the "PayPal/EKRA" logo below, and you will be taken to the PayPal payment page, where you can pay by credit card, debit card, or your PayPal account.  There are just four steps:

1. Insert $15.00 or a larger amount that you wish to donate.
2. Click Update Total
3. Enter your payment method details
4. Important: After you see your PayPal confirmation page, click on "Return to EKRA Ltd" button to receive your EKRA Password. If you miss this step, you will receive the same password within 1-2 days in a "Welcome to EKRA" email.