Local 1199 is a healthcare union that represents over 400,000 healthcare workers in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida. They specialize in representing healthcare workers such as doctors, nurses, home health aides, lab technicians and other medical professionals.
Local 1199 offers healthcare plans and benefits that are exclusive to their members. This includes health insurance, a dependent care fund, and a pension plan. All of these benefits are provided at a fraction of the cost to their members.
The health insurance plans offered by Local 1199 cover preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services. They also cover dental, vision, mental health, and substance use services. The union also has negotiated lower prices for its members on prescription medications.
Local 1199's dependent care fund helps members pay for childcare, adult daycare, and home care needs. This fund gives members a lump sum each year with money to put towards such services.
Finally, the union's pension plan provides members with financial security as they enter retirement. It includes a defined benefit pension, 401(k) match, and annuity plans that pay monthly benefits to retirees.
In short, Local 1199 provides healthcare workers with access to an array of benefits and insurance plans that meet their needs and help them secure their futures. More information about their plans and benefits can be found on their website: http://www.1199seiu.org/benefits.