Fall 2019
Making it easy for you to access your Benefit Fund coverage is always our top priority, and with the start of flu season, we encourage you to take advantage of one of the many options you have to get vaccinated. You can get the flu shot at your workplace, at a Benefit Fund health fair or through your primary care provider—covered by your Fund.
Of course, you rely on your comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy, just as our featured 1199SEIU member, Marcella Smart, has. A Certified Nursing Assistant at Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Marcella shares her story of how she regularly attends the Benefit Funds’ quarterly wellness workshops, where she learns valuable nutrition information and stress-management techniques.
The importance of good nutrition has never been more timely. In his column, our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Van H. Dunn, details the ways in which nutrition affects your health—and how your Benefit Fund supports you. And much more »
A Message from Dr. Van H. Dunn, Chief Medical Officer
Poor eating habits—such as consuming too much saturated fat, trans fat or sugar and not enough fresh produce, lean protein and whole grains—can lead to fatigue, sleep problems, muscle weakness and more.
New Pair of Eyeglasses? Now You Can File Online for Claims Reimbursement
Now, you can submit your claim form online and upload documents through My Account, which means you will be reimbursed quicker.
Did You Know Our Website Is Available in Spanish?
At the Benefit and Pension Funds, we have long recognized the need for many of our members to access our website’s tools and resources in Spanish, so we worked hard to make sure our translation is clear and accurate.
Check Us Out 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.
Fraud Alert: Protect Your Health Benefits ID Card as You Would a Credit Card
If your Health Benefits ID card falls into the wrong hands, someone could use it to see a doctor, get prescription drugs or file a false claim with the Benefit Funds.
Flu Season Is Here: Time to Get Your Shot!
This is especially true for healthcare workers—who are at greater risk of being exposed to the virus.
Your Rights Under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
If you are battling breast cancer, your 1199SEIU Benefit Fund is here to support you every step of the way.
What a Healthy Plate Looks Like
In 2011, the USDA introduced MyPlate, an interactive tool designed to help you make informed food choices and better understand what makes a healthy meal.
The Nutrition Prescription
Eating a nutritious diet can help you maintain a healthy weight and high energy levels, but recent studies suggest that proper nutrition can even prevent chronic illness.
Food Allergies and Diet Myths Debunked at Our October 19 Wellness Workshop
There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to fad diets and food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances.
Marcella Smart
Marcella Smart credits her benefits with protecting her health, and our wellness workshops with helping her maintain a healthy weight.
Our Free Financial Health Series is Back!
If you missed it last year, or you already took the course but would like a refresher, you’ll have another chance to sign up for our free Online Financial Health series.
It’s Easy to Apply for Your Pension Benefit Online Through My Account
If you’re thinking about retiring, applying for your pension benefit just got a whole lot easier.
Membership Advantages
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.
Training and Upgrading Fund’s New Education and Career Catalog Is Now Available
The catalog is the first step on the journey toward your educational and professional goals.
Students Gain Work Experience and Explore Career Interests with Youth Programs
WorkForce 2000 and the Youth Mentoring Programs, allow teenagers to explore career interests by giving them early access to work experiences and professional development.