Eligibility for Health and Other Benefits for Greater New York for New Jersey–area Members
Members are generally eligible for benefits after they have been working for a contributing employer for 180 days or more, in most cases, except for Genesis and Actor’s Fund employees, who become eligible after 90 days.
Wage Class
- Eligibility Class I — Full-time members who generally work 35 or more hours per week. Coverage is for you and your family.
- Eligibility Class II — Part-time members who generally work on average between 22 but less than 35 hours per week. Part-time members receive benefits for themselves only. Coverage is for the Member only. There is no dependent coverage provided by the Fund.
- Eligibility Class III — Part-time members who generally work more than 7 hours per week but less than 22 hours per week. Part-time members receive benefits for themselves only. Coverage is for the Member only. There is no dependent coverage provided by the Fund.
If you have questions about your eligibility, call the Fund at (646) 473-9200.