As the Secretary-Treasurer of NYSUT and Chairperson of the NYSUT Member Benefits Trust, I am pleased to present the Group Plans & Services Portfolio.
Over the years, many NYSUT locals have taken advantage of our group plan offerings. There are over 830 group plans in place providing valuable insurance coverage or services to more than 230,000 members. The buying power of a membership that is nearly 700,000 strong allows plan participants to enjoy quality programs, competitive rates, and crucial member advocacy.
It is important to me that all members have access to these valuable benefits. Available group insurance plans include Dental, Disability, Voluntary Disability (a group plan that allows less than 100% participation with a minimum of 20%), Term Life, and Vision.
View and/or download a PDF version of the Group Plans & Services Portfolio.
You can also view and/or download individual PDFs of each of these group programs if you prefer:
Group Dental Plans
Group Disability Insurance Plans
Group Voluntary Disability Insurance Plans
Group Financial Counseling Program
Flexible Benefit Plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangements
Group Health Advocate
Group Legal Service Plans
Group Term Life Insurance Plans
Group Vision Care Plans
Many of our group service plans are quite cost-effective compared to the value they bring to members’ lives. For example, the price of our Group Access Legal Service Plan is $35 per person per year and provides each member with a will, health care proxy, and power of attorney preparation; free document review; unlimited telephone consultations; and a 24-hour emergency hotline.
Our Group Financial Counseling Program costs $35 per person per year and provides each member with advice and guidance on personal financial situations in a wide variety of areas.
Group Health Advocate is a service that provides assistance with identifying doctors and hospitals, offers guidance with treatment options for various medical conditions, helps resolve erroneous medical bills, and can assist with finding "best in class" medical institutions for a serious illness or injury; this program costs $15 per person per year.
Member Benefits also endorses program providers for Flexible Benefit Plans & Health Reimbursement Arrangements that can assist members with managing health care costs.
These group insurance and service plans are often added through contract negotiations and provided through your employers. If not employer-paid, some locals provide these plans through local dues or a benefit trust (which may be either fully or partially employer-funded).
If you would like more information about any of the programs included in this publication, Member Benefits staff includes regional Benefits Coordinators available to meet with your team virtually or in-person. You may also contact us or the providers of our endorsed group plans for additional information or a customized quote.
Find out what so many NYSUT locals already know -- our endorsed programs provide a benefit that members can count on and have a value above and beyond those they can find on their own.
In solidarity,
J. Philippe Abraham
Chairperson, NYSUT Member Benefits Trust