Winter 2020
We know how much you value your health coverage through your Benefit Fund. In this issue of For Your Benefit, you will meet our featured 1199SEIU member, Oliveen Cowans-Mitchell, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, who used her benefits to take charge of her health. Oliveen shares her story of how the pre-diabetes counseling she received from the Benefit Funds’ Wellness Department helped her develop healthy cooking and eating habits to get her blood sugar levels under control, losing 23 pounds in the process.
In this edition, we also look at the impact that mental health can have on our overall well-being, and share the resources your Benefit Fund provides to you and your loved ones who may be struggling. Financial stress is one struggle that can affect our physical and mental health as well, so we are pleased to offer our free Online Financial Health series again this spring. Whether you are new to the series or taking a refresher course, we are sure you will find valuable tips and strategies. And much more »
A Message from Dr. Van H. Dunn, Chief Medical Officer
To help make sure you get the best care you need, it’s important you have an in-network primary care physician (PCP) you trust and who knows your medical history.
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late to protect yourself from the fever, cough, aches and pains that the seasonal flu can bring.
Get Your 2020 Protecting Our Health Calendar Today!
Your Benefit Fund’s 2020 Protecting Our Health calendar is available now!
Explore the Food-Mind Connection at Our January 25 Wellness Workshop
To learn more about the connection between what we eat and how we think and feel, join Health Educator Golda Smith at our Wellness Department’s workshop.
Your Mental Health Matters
You know it’s important to protect your physical health, but your mental health, which also affects your emotional well-being, deserves attention, too. If you or a loved one is suffering from a condition that affects your thoughts, feelings or mood, you’re not alone.
Oliveen Cowans-Mitchell
Faced with an increased risk of diabetes, Oliveen Cowans-Mitchell got her health back on track with the help of her Benefit Fund.
Our Free Online Financial Health Series Is Back this Spring!
Take advantage of the return of the Funds’ free and convenient Online Financial Health series. Whether you missed the course last year—or took it but need a refresher—you can do it all from the comfort of your home.
Apply for Your Pension—or Request a Pension Estimate—Online with My Account
If you’re thinking about retiring, applying for your pension benefit just got a whole lot easier.
Membership Advantages
Maximize Your Refund with the Earned Income Tax Credit
The 2020 tax season is almost here, so make sure you get the most out of your return.
Have You Signed Up for My Account?
Put your benefit information at your fingertips — securely and confidentially. Signing up is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Our Prenatal Workshop Can Help Ensure You Have a Healthy Pregnancy
With the Benefit Fund’s free and confidential Prenatal Care Program, you’ll learn about the habits that lead to a healthier pregnancy with fewer complications.
Check Out the Benefit and Pension Funds on Instagram!
The Benefit and Pension Funds are now on Instagram—check us out and stay up to date on Funds news, programs and services that can help you improve your health, plan for your retirement and more.
Training and Employment Funds Offer New Online Career Advancement Tool
Now you can take advantage of a free online tool called Optimal Resume, which can help you develop your resume, practice interviewing skills and draft cover letters.
Make Memories that Last a Lifetime!
The Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program allows eligible children between the ages of nine (9) and fifteen (15) to attend two- to four-week summer sleep-away camps located along the East Coast.
The Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program Makes It Easier for Your Child to Receive a College Education
The program allows children of eligible 1199SEIU members to be considered for need-based financial awards.