USWU Retiree Chapter
The valued relationship we have built with you over the years doesn’t have to end when your career does! The USWU can continue to help you improve your life by offering you benefits and services that are FREE with your membership.
The USWU is offering a special Retiree Chapter membership for the low price of $30 per month.
Spouses of active retiree members are also welcome to join and receive their own membership.
Benefits that come with your dues include:
FREE Medicare Advantage Program
FREE Hearing Care Program*
FREE Dental Plan
FREE Vision Coverage
FREE Rx Discount Card
FREE access to the UBenefit Program, which includes discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance, travel and entertainment, shopping and many other services.
Access to all union publications and communications
Eligibility to earn extra money by participating in our Member Organizer Program
* With enrollment in enhanced Medicare plan
Cost Savings to USWU Retiree Members
Receive all this for the dues rate of only $30 per month!
The total monthly value of these benefits greatly exceeds the $30 per month that you will pay in dues.
***Get 6 Months Membership FREE!***
Nov 30th for Jan 1st effective date
or
May 31st for Jul 1st effective date
You will be billed for 6 months after enrolling and receive a FULL YEAR of membership!
Medicare Supplement Plan
Retiree Health Plans
Your health care benefits will be administered by our new Medicare Benefit Administrator, Amwins Group Benefits. Amwins is a leader in innovative health care solutions with over 20 years of experience in administering retiree health plans.
While Amwins will handle the day-to-day administration of your retiree health plan, the USWU will sponsor your new supplemental Medicare plans. This retiree program is designed to provide you with new plan options and a greater customer service experience for answers to your questions about your medical, prescription drug, and hearing coverage.
Quality Coverage
The new Medicare Benefit through Amwins will provide you quality coverage for FREE as well as offer enhanced plans at low premiums only available thought this program.
Coverage in the Medicare Supplemental Plans is subject to Open Enrollment and qualifying events. Click here to learn more.
Dental
The HealthPlex Healthy Smiles Program is included at NO ADDITIONAL COST in your Retiree Chapter dues. HealthPlex is one of the largest dental administrators in the nation. This plan includes access to a national network of participating dentists who are credentialed in accordance with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. All dentists participating in this program have been carefully screened and are monitored through HealthPlex’s Quality Assurance Program. In the state of New York, our networks range in size from 2,300 to 9,000 dentists, with over 3.4 million participants. The plan includes coverage for diagnostic and preventive care, basic procedures, major procedures, and orthodontia. Diagnostic and preventive care is FREE and other services are greatly discounted.
Vision
The UWF is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with General Vision Services (GVS) to provide FREE, quality eye care benefits to our Retiree Chapter members. There are no deductibles applied when you stay within your UWF benefit plan and the GVS network. The plan includes a yearly comprehensive eye examination, a selection of various frames, selection of lenses and coatings, contact lenses in lieu of glasses, a discount on Lasik surgery, and a loss/damage protection plan.
Hearing
Hear in America has been providing hearing care services to groups of retirees since 1995. Our goal is to help people who need hearing correction get the best value and follow-up care possible. We provide more than just discounts; all of our operators have training in hearing science and hearing aids in order to help you better.
This plan is free with either Enhanced Medicare plan:
Free annual hearing screening for you and your extended family
Access to a nationwide network of 3,000+ hearing locations
RX Discount Card
With the Broad Discount Pharmacy Card, you can save up to 70% on prescription prices. The card is free to use, and discounts are provided right at the pharmacy. You are simply responsible for paying the balance of the drug cost after the discount is applied.
UBenefit
UBenefit is a discount program created to expand the array of benefits offered to the USWU’s membership. Your union membership entitles you and your family to enjoy all of the benefits and discounts that the program offers. UBenefit is continuously adding new programs, specials, and savings.
Become a Member Organizer
Stay Active in the Union and Earn Extra Money
By joining the USWU Retiree Chapter, you will remain an active member of the USWU and can supplement your income by assisting the union with the organizing of new workers. If you recommend and/or assist the union in organizing a group of workers, you will be compensated if the USWU is successful in obtaining a contract for these workers. Please call the Business Agent (BA) for your former employer for more information.
For more information, contact:
USWU Retiree Chapter
retirees@uswu.org
145 Huguenot St, Suite 420
New Rochelle, NY 10801
718.658.4848
Fax: 914.214.9517