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Test Free College
Our College Programs offer exclusive discounts, financial aid and grants to eligible union members and their families wishing to pursue a higher education degree at a low or even no out-of-pocket cost.
Union Plus provides great opportunities and huge discounts! Who doesn't love discounts?
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard working Americans.
Term-to-70 Life Insurance Plan
You've worked hard to keep your family secure, but unexpected situations can happen. That’s why it’s important to get a life insurance plan that helps protect your family’s financial future.
Go to My Account to set up Auto-Pay, make a one-time payment, review important product information and more.
Term-to-70 Life Insurance helps protect your family from the financial burden of an unexpected death. The costs of funeral arrangements and outstanding bills are high enough, not to mention the day-to-day bills (mortgage, car payment, college tuition, etc.) your family will face when you’re gone. And with today's rising costs and debt, many employer-sponsored life insurance plans may not provide enough coverage alone.
Hearing
The Union Plus Hearing Care program is free for union members and their families (parents, too)! Get a free hearing exam and reduce your costs by over 40% at hearing providers near you.1
Your Hearing Network is a nationwide hearing healthcare network that gives members access to skilled hearing care professionals and exclusive discounts.
If you're having difficulty hearing certain sounds or syllables, these are tell-tale signs of hearing loss. If you're starting to see these or other signs of diminished hearing, it's time to take action.
With the Union Plus Hearing Care Program, union members receive exclusive discounts on high performance hearing aids that include Bluetooth® wireless capabilities and rechargeable models with hands-free connectivity for smartphones.
Free benefits include: a free hearing exam plus 1-year of follow up care; a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty (including loss and damage coverage; a 3-year supply of batteries and a free caption phone.2
Plus get: 10% off accessories; 75-day satisfaction guarantee3 and interest-free financing.4
Today's hearing aids small and packed with powerful technology to make sure you don't miss a beat (literally).
Smaller, smarter, rechargeable
With the Union Plus Hearing Program you'll save hundreds on a wide selection of affordable hearing aids. Choose from small, smart, and rechargeable models equipped with the sound quality and connectivity you need to keep moving.
Sound quality, connectivity and rechargeability in an economical solution. Available in two performance levels. $699 and $899 (per ear).
Don't let hearing loss slow you down.
Your questions, answered.
The program is available in the all U.S. states, as well Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The program is not available in Guam and Canada.
To be eligible, you must be:
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Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
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Retired union members
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Working America members
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Widows/widowers of union members
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Spouses, domestic partners, parents and children of union members
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Union Plus and Working America credit cardholders
You can use the discount program at nearly 4,000 credentialed licensed audiologists and hearing aid dispensers in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Need help?
If you have additional questions, please call 877-839-8117 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET.
We realize that sometimes you may need help with a concern about using a Union Plus program. The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or online.
1Over 40% off pricing as referenced in the "Consumer Guide to Hearing Aids". Details available on request. Discount varies depending on product.
2Certification of hearing loss is required. Telephone service and high speed internet are required.
3Trial period for hearing aids is 75 days. If you’re not satisfied, simply return your aids for a full refund. Ask your provider for more details.
4Approval based on credit.
Click the button below and start enjoying your Union Plus Hearing Care discounts!
Call 877-839-8117 to speak to a Union Plus Hearing Care specialist.
Get a free hearing exam and reduce your hearing costs by over 40% at nearly 4,000 providers nationwide.
Layoff or Furlough Assistance
We're here to help eligible union members who have been laid off or furloughed. Check out our benefits below.
A job loss or furlough grant can help cover your bills when you've been laid off or furloughed. After three months as a Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card cardholder or after six months as a Union Plus Personal Loan-holder, you may be eligible for a $300 grant. Click the links below to learn more about the grant and to apply.
If you've had a Union Plus home mortgage for a year or more, you may be eligible for an interest-free loan to cover mortgage payments for up to six (6) months. Plus a one-time $1,000 grant payable directly to qualified participants.
My wife found out about the grant opportunity. She said, ‘Oh, look, Cliff! Let’s see if we can get this grant.’ Any money helps pay bills!
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
Need help?
Please visit our Union Plus Grants FAQ. Please send additional questions to grants@unionplus.org.
The Union Plus Credit Cards and Teamster Privilege Credit Cards are issued by Capital One, N.A. pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
If you've been laid off, you may be eligible for a grant and other benefits to help cover your bills.
Mortgage Assistance
Are you concerned about missing a house payment because you're disabled, laid off, locked out or on strike? If you've had a Union Plus home mortgage for a year or more, you're protected.
Union Plus Mortgage Assistance provides interest-free loans and grants to help you make mortgage payments when you're disabled, unemployed, locked out or on strike. If you qualify for the Mortgage Assistance loan benefit, you’ll also receive a one-time grant of $1,000 paid directly to you.
The program has provided more than $12 million in assistance to union members.
Eligibility
If you've had a Union Plus home mortgage for a year or more, you're protected with our unique Mortgage Assistance Program administered through the AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Plan. Read the Plan's Eligibility and Benefits.
- You must have a Union Plus mortgage for at least one (1) year.
- You or your eligible cosigner are out of work due to a union-approved strike, lockout, involuntary unemployment, or disability;
- Your income or the eligible cosigner's income is reduced by an amount equal to at least 50% of the monthly mortgage payment;
- The income loss occurred within one (1) year of your application.
Documentation verifying your union membership, out-of-work status and related income loss is required at the time you apply for benefits.
To apply for mortgage assistance, you'll need:
- A working printer to print out forms after you've completed the application.
- An email address, so we can contact you about your application.
- Your most recent Union Plus mortgage statement must be included with your printed application.
- The name of your union and the local number.
- Your monthly gross (before-tax) income when you're working a full-time schedule.
- Your monthly gross (before-tax) unemployment or disability benefits (sickness & accident, worker's compensation, etc.).
- The last day you worked.
*If you're unable to apply online and need an application mailed to you, please call 800-472-2005 to request one by mail. To expedite your request please be sure to leave a detailed message, including your full name, full mailing address and phone number. Please slowly and clearly spell out your name, your street and city names.
If you've had a Union Plus home mortgage for a year or more, you're protected. Click the button below to complete the mortgage assistance form.
I made a phone call, and wow—one phone call to Union Plus—they really helped me out. It was incredible. It was almost like a dream.
The assistance we received certainly helped us deal with the realities of the situation.
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
If you’re concerned about missing a house payment because of a strike, disability or other valid reason, mortgage assistance may help.
Credit Counseling
Tired of getting calls from collection agencies? Talk to an experienced consumer credit counseling advisor about how to take control of your debt.
Union Plus Credit Counseling and Debt Management Plans are administered through Money Management International (MMI), a national nonprofit dedicated to changing lives and creating fresh starts for families and individuals struggling with financial challenges.
If you’re struggling to get control of your debt, it may be time to ask for help. Get a free consumer credit counseling session to help you get back on the road to financial recovery.
Complete a confidential request for consumer credit counseling online. There are no confusing gimmicks or overwhelming options. Just sound advice that'll help you stop collection agencies from controlling your financial life.
Certified, experienced consumer credit counseling advisors listen to you and your needs, then help you develop a plan of action for debt repayment that you can follow to help eliminate your debt.
Your free session covers:
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Complete financial review, including budget analysis and credit management counseling.
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Assistance in budgeting or advice on sources of additional income.
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Advice on how to work with creditors.
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An Action Plan that summarizes your financial situation, provides a budget and timeline for reaching your debt management and repayment goals, and restates action items.
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Referral to a social service organization in your area, if appropriate.
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Referral to Union Plus Legal Service or Union Plus Mortgage Assistance program, if appropriate.
Your questions, answered.
Consumer credit counseling is currently available in the United States, but not available in Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands and Canada.
To be eligible, you must be:
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Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
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Retired labor union members
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Spouse, domestic partners, and children (age 18+) may be included. (Not eligible for monthly DMP fee rebate but will get the reduced set up fee.)
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Widows/widowers of union members
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Union Plus credit card holders
To request credit counseling by phone, call 877-833-1745. They are available 24/7.
Need help?
If you have questions, send an email to grants@unionplus.org.
The assistance we received certainly helped us deal with the realities of the situation.
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard working Americans.
Get a free consumer credit counseling session to help you catch up on your credit card bills.
Medical Bill Negotiating Service
Are you having trouble paying doctor and hospital bills? The Union Plus Medical Bill Negotiating Service provides union members and their families with assistance negotiating medical bills.
The Union Plus Medical Bill Negotiating Service by Health Advocate provides union members with FREE assistance negotiating large out-of-pocket medical bills, bill reductions with physicians, hospitals and other medical providers. The Service negotiates with medical providers on the union member's behalf to lower costs and establish payment plans.
Requirements
- You must be a union member or union retiree.
- You must have at least one outstanding unreimbursed medical expense of $400 or more from a single medical provider. But there's no limit on the number of medical providers with which the service will negotiate.
Eligible Medical Expenses
- When you calculate your unreimbursed medical expenses, you may include expenses incurred from physicians, dentists, hospitals, surgery centers, diagnostic service providers — any medical provider. The Service attempts to negotiate any medical or dental bill regardless of insurance benefit status, including insured, underinsured, non-covered and out-of-network claims.
- Do not include expenses that were covered by your (or your spouse/dependent's) health insurance. Health Advocate may not be able to fee negotiate on money that was applied towards a deductible, coinsurance or co-pay. Deductibles, coinsurance, and co-pays are the member's contracted obligation with the insurance carrier.
- Unreimbursed expenses must be at least $400 for each medical provider.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Print your confirmation email, sign and mail to:
ATTN: Union Plus Medical Bill Negotiating Service
c/o Union Plus
1100 1st Street NE, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20002 - Please allow 4-5 weeks for application processing.
- When your application is approved you will be notified by email and postal mail. You will be advised to contact the medical negotiation service provider directly. You should be prepared to provide them with documentation of your unreimbursed medical expenses of at least $400 per medical provider, copies of medical bills, or insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB) forms.
Important Note: Do NOT mail copies of your medical bills with your application.
Questions
If you have additional questions, please send an email to grants@unionplus.org.
If you're struggling to pay your medical bills, get free assistance now. Click the button below to complete the medical bill negotiating service form.
I didn't realize this union benefit existed, but I'm so glad it does. It put me in a much better position to pay off my medical bills.
The assistance we received certainly helped us deal with the realities of the situation.
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
If you're struggling to pay doctor and hospital expenses, get help negotiating medical bills.
Hospital Grants
We’re here to help when union members are hospitalized.
Get money to help with your hospital expenses. You may eligible for a hospital grant if you have a Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card, or you participate in the Mortgage, Supplemental Insurance or Retiree Healthcare Programs.
The assistance we received certainly helped us deal with the realities of the situation.
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
Need help?
Please visit our Union Plus Grants FAQ. Please send additional questions to grants@unionplus.org
You may be eligible to receive a grant to help pay your hospital bills.
Disability Benefits
We’re here with help for eligible union members who are out of work due to a disability or illness.
We offer our disability grant to eligible members who are Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card cardholders or mortgage assistance to Union Plus Mortgage holders. We’re here to help take the pressure off during this difficult time.
If you are struggling with large out-of-pocket, unreimbursed expenses, you may be eligible to receive a hospital grant.
If you're having trouble paying doctor and hospital bills, get free help negotiating your medical bills.
Get free budgeting advice, plus get a fee waiver for our Credit Counseling Program.
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
The assistance we received certainly helped us deal with the realities of the situation.
Need help?
The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or feel free to complete the feedback form and a member of our Union Member Advocacy Program team will contact you.
The Union Plus Credit Cards and Teamster Privilege Credit Cards are issued by Capital One, N.A. pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
We’re here with help for eligible union members who are out of work due to a disability or illness.