named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Bereavement Benefit
Provides financial assistance to members for funeral and burial expenses of covered dependents.
Civil Service Consulting
Offers guidance and support to members on civil service-related matters.
Dental Benefits
Reimburses dental expenses including general dentistry, periodontal treatment, implants, and orthodontics, with annual and lifetime maximums; administered in partnership with MetLife.
Discounts Program
Provides access to various discounts on goods and services for members.
Health Insurance Assistance
Offers support and coordination for health insurance claims and benefits, acting as secondary coverage.
Hearing Co-Pay Reimbursement
Reimburses co-pays for hearing-related services and devices.
Legal Services
Provides legal benefits to members and dependents through a dedicated legal service fund.
Optical Benefits
Covers eligible optical expenses for members and dependents.
Prescription Co-Pay Reimbursement
Reimburses members for prescription medication co-pays according to the Fund’s schedule.
Specialist Co-Pay Reimbursement
Provides reimbursement for co-pays related to specialist medical visits.
Tax Preparation Reimbursement
Reimburses members for tax preparation services.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 4 activities
- Delivers financial and health insurance assistanceProvides financial assistance to active members contributing more than a specified percentage of their salary toward County Health Plan premiums and offers Employee Health Insurance Assistance (HIA) to lower-income members enrolled in the EMHP.
- Facilitates member discounts and insurance programsArranges auto insurance discounts through Farmers GroupSelect, offering members average savings of 23%, and provides pet insurance coverage via partnership with JB & Associates and MetLife.
- Manages dependent enrollment and coverageAdministers dependent enrollment by requiring official documentation such as marriage or birth certificates and requires submission of divorce decrees to terminate coverage, with financial accountability for unauthorized benefits post-termination.
- Provides supplemental health and welfare benefitsOffers a comprehensive package of supplemental health and welfare benefits to eligible municipal employees, including dental, optical, prescription drug, and specialist copay reimbursements, as well as hearing aid cost assistance and behavioral health telehealth services.
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Death Benefit Payments to Members 1 activity
- Administers death, survivor, and bereavement benefitsProvides a $25,000 death benefit to designated beneficiaries of active members who die after January 1, 2021, with a 50% reduction for those who die after age 70; also provides survivor benefits to members on qualifying leave and disburses benefits to eligible survivors based on official designations.
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Offers civil service consulting servicesProvides members with advisory services on civil service matters including salary, appeals, upgrades, and out-of-title positions to support career advancement and rights protection.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Organizes educational and wellness programsHosts educational events on will processing and financial planning in partnership with Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C., and organizes wellness events for members through the EMHP program.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Provides legal, identity protection, and tax preparation benefitsOffers legal benefits, free identity protection services, and reimbursement for tax preparation costs to enrolled members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.06M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$14.45M90%
Investment income$1.61M10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18.06M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.48M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.21M
Cash$2.67M
Investments$22.90M
Liabilities$4.20M
Net assets$23.01M
Liquid reserves17.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM RICO | CONTROLLER | 40 | $230K |
| JUSTIN MARCZEWSKI | COMPUTER COORDINATOR | 40 | $154K |
| SCOTT MIRABELLA | DEPUTY ADMINSTRATOR | 40 | $148K |
| LINDA L BROWN | ADMINSTRATOR | 40 | $146K |
board members · 5
- BEN CHIARAMONTE — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINA MAHER — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL LEVLER — CHAIRPERSON
- STANLEY HUMIN III — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS MORAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Administrative Services Only, Inc. Partner — Hired to administer dental claims, expand the in-network provider list, and process payments on behalf of the Fund.
- County of Suffolk Government — Employer that contributes bi-monthly to the Fund based on contract negotiations with the union.
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Government — Provides health care plan printouts used for verifying specialist copay claims.
- Express Scripts Partner — Pharmacy benefit manager administering prescription services for active and retiree members enrolled in the Fund.
- Farmers Insurance Partner — Partner providing group-select auto and home insurance options to SCMEBF members.
- Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C. Partner — Collaborates with the law firm to host educational events on estate planning and financial matters.
- JB & Associates Partner — Partner in administering pet insurance benefits through an exclusive arrangement with MetLife.
- JB Greco & Associates Partner — Brokerage firm facilitating the insurance partnership between SCMEBF and Farmers Insurance.
- MetLife Partner — Administers the dental benefits plan for the fund starting January 1, 2025.
- MetLife Partner — Partner in providing comprehensive pet insurance coverage to members.
- Participating Optical Center Partner — Network of optical centers selected by the Fund to provide standardized vision care services using the Fund's vouchers.
- Suffolk County Government — Former Personnel Director from Suffolk County now serves as Civil Service Consultant for the Benefit Fund.
- Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees, Inc. Partner — Union that negotiates contract terms determining contribution amounts to the Fund on behalf of employees.
- Suffolk County Community College Partner — Employer of College Aides covered under the Fund's bereavement benefit.
- primary health carrier Partner — Coordinates payment for hearing aid benefits by requiring claims to be submitted to the primary health carrier first, prior to Fund reimbursement.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cost-Conscious Clinical Reimbursementmethodology: clinical_utilization_reviewBy reviewing medical necessity and applying alternate benefit provisions that favor clinically acceptable, lower-cost treatments, the Fund maintains financial sustainability and appropriate care utilization, because clinical oversight ensures value-aligned spending without compromising treatment validity.
- Integrated Benefits Coordinationmethodology: coordination_of_benefitsBy aligning prescription reimbursement and acting as a secondary payer for services like hearing aids and specialist copays, the Fund ensures members maximize primary coverage first, because coordinated benefit payment prevents duplication and sustains fund longevity while reducing out-of-pocket costs.
- Means-Tested Financial Supportmethodology: means-tested_premium_assistanceBy targeting health insurance assistance and premium support based on salary-based financial thresholds, the Fund reduces cost burdens for lower-income active employees, because need-based eligibility ensures resources are directed to those most vulnerable to premium-related financial strain.