Always check that your provider participates

Choose the right care with confidence.

When it comes to your health, choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you can make. The 1199SEIU Benefit Funds offer you an extensive, high-quality network—more than 70,000 credentialed providers across the region. Staying in-network is one of the easiest ways to protect your benefits, ensure you receive the highest level of coverage and avoid out-of-pocket costs.

Here’s the key:

Always confirm that your provider is currently participating—before you make an appointment.

Verify that you are seeing a provider who is currently participating in the Benefit Funds network

Sometimes a provider’s office will say they “take the 1199 plan.” However, this does not guarantee they are a participating provider with the Benefit Funds. Participation can change, and even members of the same practice might not participate. To be sure you’re covered, take a moment to check their status.

The easiest way to check their status is to visit the Benefit Funds website

Our website gives you quick, up-to-date information so you can make informed choices. You can:

• Search for participating providers in your area
• Filter by specialty, location, language, gender and more
• Confirm participation status before scheduling a visit
• View additional provider details to help you choose care that’s right for you

Prefer to talk to someone? Call Member Services

To speak with a Member Services Representative, call (646) 473-9200 (Monday–Friday, during normal business hours). They can confirm whether a provider is participating and answer any questions you may have about coverage or benefits.