Does 1199 cover domestic partners?

Does 1199 cover domestic partners?

DOMESTIC PARTNER Your spouse may be eligible if: You and your spouse are legally married. If you and your spouse are legally divorced or legally separated, your spouse is not covered by the Fund.

Does 1199 have a death benefit?

If you die while receiving pension benefits, a lump sum payment of $1,000 will be paid to your designated beneficiary as a death benefit. This benefit is in addition to any other survivor’s benefit that may apply.

Does 1199 pay for divorce?

Benefit Fund coverage of a spouse ends upon legal separation or divorce, except to the extent your spouse purchases COBRA continuation coverage (see Section I.K). Your stepchildren, foster children and grandchildren are not covered by the Benefit Fund.

Is 1199 a good insurance?

1199SEIU members have some of the best health coverage in the nation. Most 1199SEIU members enjoy unparalleled health coverage with little to no out-of-pocket costs, while other members pay modest co-pays and premiums for high-quality care.

How can I get 1199 insurance?

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund Members are generally eligible for benefits after they have been working for a contributing employer for 90 days or more, and the employer has made contributions to the Fund for 30 days or more. If you have questions about your eligibility, call the Fund at (646) 473-9200.

Does 1199 cover life insurance?

1199SEIU Home Care workers are eligible for a $20,000 life insurance benefit through the Home Care Benefit Fund. If at the time of your death you are working for an 1199SEIU Home Care agency and are covered by the Home Care Benefit Fund, this policy is payable to your designated beneficiary or beneficiaries.

Does 1199 offer a pension?

If you’ve accumulated 5 years of vesting service,* you are eligible to receive a pension from the 1199SEIU Greater New York Pension Fund. Generally, if you work 870 hours or more in a calendar year, you will earn one year of pension credit and one year of vesting service.

How old do you have to be to be eligible for 1199SEIU?

1199SEIU members and retirees who are eligible for health and other benefits are covered through one of the six benefit funds listed below. Each Fund has its own eligibility requirements and level of benefits. *Retirees born before July 1, 1959, are eligible for retiree health benefits at age 62 with 20 years of service.

Are there any out of pocket costs with 1199SEIU?

Most 1199SEIU members enjoy unparalleled health coverage with little to no out-of-pocket costs, while other members pay modest co-pays and premiums for high-quality care. Feeling Sick and Can’t Reach Your Doctor? Save yourself a trip to an urgent care center or an emergency room by calling or logging on to Teladoc 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How to contact Aetna 1199SEIU Medicare Advantage plan?

Call 1-866-429-3585 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM ET. NYC, LI and Westchester 1199SEIU Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan members

What happens to your spousal benefits after death?

The amount you receive each month will vary depending on the option that you choose. For instance, if you choose an option that provides for your spouse after our death, your monthly payment will be less. This is because your total benefit is paid out over two lives — yours and then your spouse’s.