Home Care Benefit Fund Assists Members with COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
As the COVID-19 vaccines are now being more widely administered, the Home Care Benefit Fund, in partnership with the Union and employers, are continuing to help your 1199SEIU employees and members get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Benefit Fund's Outreach Coordinators are assisting Home Care members with making an appointment, which is required at most sites in New York City and New York State, and with completing the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Form.
Members may contact their Outreach Coordinator using the information listed below.
In addition, the Funds and the Union are continuing to educate your 1199SEIU employees and members on the vaccines' safety and efficacy through frequent webinars featuring the Benefit Funds' Chief Medical officer, Dr. Van H. Dunn, and Tele-Town Halls. Members may also email questions to Dr. Dunn directly at [email protected].
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Benefit Funds Help Members Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit
The Benefit Funds have again partnered with the Food Bank For New York City and the nonprofit educational program Ariva to help your 1199SEIU employees and members claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Those who are income-eligible may also qualify to receive free tax preparation services to ensure that their taxes are prepared accurately and that they receive the full refund to which they are entitled. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Benefit Funds' partners are offering online or drop-off tax preparation services only. For more information, your employees and members may visit the Benefit Funds' website or call Member Services at (646) 473-9200.
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TEF Works to Improve Members' Digital Literacy, Access and Equity
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has underscored the importance of digital equity, the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) established a Digital Equity Committee to better understand and support the digital equipment, literacy and access needs of your 1199SEIU employees and members. TEF's efforts to date include implementing a digital drop-in lab to give members hands-on assistance with their digital devices. While the program was conducted with social distancing and other safety precautions, TEF has been providing assistance remotely since the Funds' offices closed following the rise in COVID-19 cases. In addition, TEF is leveraging grant funds to establish a tablet loan program with 500 Google Chromebooks and provide tech support to members to help them with their educational programs. TEF is now conducting a survey of the digital access and literacy needs of members to provide them with appropriate support. For more information, please contact Eric Johnson at [email protected].
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