Collective Benefits Provision

Provides 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.

Provides 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.

Arranges auto insurance discounts through Farmers GroupSelect, offering members average savings of 23%, and provides pet insurance coverage via partnership with JB & Associates and MetLife.

Administers 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 members with advisory services on civil service matters including salary, appeals, upgrades, and out-of-title positions to support career advancement and rights protection.

Hosts 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.

Offers legal benefits, free identity protection services, and reimbursement for tax preparation costs to enrolled members.

Offers 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.

Offers medical, dental, optical, and life insurance benefits to retired members of the New York City Deputy Sheriffs through an association-sponsored benefits fund.

Enables employees to make automatic payroll deductions into credit union accounts to support personal savings goals.

Provides Long Beach City Schools employees with access to loan products and personalized financial services.

Represents approximately 415 members in collective bargaining, grievance filing, and oversight of workplace conditions as part of union operations.

Provides round-the-clock access to counseling and support services for members dealing with personal or work-related issues.

Plans and executes charitable fundraising activities such as the 9th Annual Bowling Fundraiser, which raised $9,158 for Surf for All, and team participation that raised over $7,100 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Offers up to four hours of paid leave annually to district employees for breast and prostate cancer screenings.

Offers a $400 reimbursement for eyeglasses or contact lenses to members through a district-administered claims process.

Provides comprehensive health and welfare benefits including hospitalization, medical, dental, prescription drug, optical, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short- and long-term disability, and paid family leave to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals covered under collective bargaining agreements. The fund administers these benefits under 45 collective bargaining agreements, covering approximately 18,000 active healthcare professionals and 22,000 dependents in New York.

Administers a pension plan requiring employment in a covered position with one of 29 participating employers. Provides information on pension calculation methods, portability, retirement options, and issues monthly pension payments to approximately 9,000 retired nurses or beneficiaries.