SIU

Seafarers International Union of North America

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Seafarers

Life Insurance

Life insurance plans help protect union families

Get peace of mind for your family. A life insurance plan helps protect your family in case something unexpected happens to you.

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Union Plus Life Insurance is underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.

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Term-to-70 Life Insurance  Plan
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This plan helps provide important protection against the financial impact of unexpected death.

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Whether it’s help with final expenses, outstanding loan balances, or student debt, Term Life coverage can help surviving families put the pieces back together.   

The plan’s rates are based on 5-year age bands. And with its "living benefit" feature, you can collect a portion of your benefits from the plan when you might need the money the most — during a terminal illness. 

Life Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1100, or state equivalent.

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Senior Term Life Insurance Plan
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This insurance is designed for mature empty-nesters who don't want to leave the burden of final expenses on their families after they die.

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There's no termination age under this plan and a range of coverage options to fit your budget are available. 

A "living benefit" feature allows you to collect a portion of your benefits, without paying monthly premiums, at a time when you might need the money the most — during a terminal illness. 

Life Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1100, or state equivalent.

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Guaranteed Issue Senior Term Life Insurance Plan
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This insurance is designed for mature empty-nesters who want a guaranteed issue life insurance option to cover their final expenses.

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This coverage is guaranteed-issue with no doctor visits, medical exams or lab tests required.

This plan pays in addition to any other benefits you may have with no termination age. 

Life Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1100, or state equivalent.

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Why union members need life insurance

Nobody wants to think about life insurance, but not being prepared can put your family in financial risk. Watch this video to learn more.

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Union Plus Life Insurance Plans are available to:  

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 
  • Retired labor union members 
  • Spouses and children of union members 
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Union Plus Life Insurance includes a valuable feature that waives premiums for three months if a union member is out of work due to a union-sanctioned strike, layoff or lockout lasting 30 days or more.

The AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Plan provides a hospital grant for eligible members to assist in paying for large, out-of-pocket hospital expenses. This benefit is not provided or endorsed by The Hartford.

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Need help?

Don’t know which insurance product is right for you?   

Talk to a friendly Union Plus Insurance Representative at 800-393-0864  (M-F, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., ET) or submit questions online through the  Union Plus Insurance website.

You may also contact the Union Plus Member Advocate, an OPEIU Local 2 member, at 800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays).

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Union Plus Life Insurance is underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. 

The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, including issuing company Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT 06155.  All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. 

Policies underwritten by the issuing company listed above detail exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policies may be continued in force or discontinued. Coverage may not be available in all states. 

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Accident Insurance

Accident insurance plans help protect your loved ones

If you have an accident, you don’t want your family stuck with expensive bills. Get an accident insurance plan that can help give you peace of mind.

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Union Plus Accident Insurance is underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. 

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Accidental death insurance coverage
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Accidental Death Insurance Plan
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Enroll now to receive up to $20,000 of our No Cost To You Accidental Death Insurance Coverage provided exclusively by Union Plus for one full year. No medical exam. No hassle.

 

 

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Or opt for greater protection of up to $200,000* in Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance coverage at affordable group rates — just for union members and their families.

*All coverage is reduced by 50% at age 70 and older.
Accident Form Series includes 7582, PA-5427, or state equivalent.

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Senior Accidental Death Insurance Plan
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As a union member or spouse of a union member 50 years and older residing in the United States, you can add up to $100,000 of Accidental Death Insurance coverage.

 

 

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  • Guaranteed acceptance regardless of health
  • No medical exam
  • No rate increase due to age or change in health

Accident Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1300 or state equivalent.

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Comprehensive Accident Insurance Plan
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Disabling injuries may occur at anytime or anywhere. This all-in-one solution combines three types of coverage: 

 

 

 

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  • Hospitalization resulting from a covered accident
  • Disability resulting from a covered accident, and
  • Covered accidental death

Accident Form Series include GBD-1000, GBD-1300 or state equivalent.

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Travel Accident Insurance Plan
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No matter how safe you try to be, or how courteous a driver you are, there are many things beyond your control. This Union Plus Travel Accident Insurance Plan can help make sure you or your family will have help paying the bills in the event of a covered accident.

 

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  • Guaranteed acceptance
  • Generous benefits — Up to $50,000
  • Includes Hospital Care Benefit, Recuperation Benefit, Outpatient Care Benefit and Loss of Life Benefit

Accident Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1300 or state equivalent.

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Why you need accidental death insurance

Nobody wants to think about accidental death insurance, but not being prepared can put your family in financial risk. Watch this video to learn more.

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There are two ways to enroll. Enroll online. Or call 800-393-0864 to speak to a Union Plus Insurance representative. 

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Who is eligible?
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Union Plus Accident Insurance is available to: 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired labor union members 

  • Spouses, children and parents of union members

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What happens if I’m out of work?
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Union Plus Accidental Insurance includes a valuable feature that waives premiums for three months if a union member is out of work due to a union-sanctioned strike, layoff or lockout lasting 30 days or more.

The AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Plan provides a hospital grant for eligible members to assist in paying for large, out-of-pocket hospital expenses. This benefit is not provided or endorsed by The Hartford.

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Need help?

Contact a Union Plus Insurance representative at 800-393-0864 (M-F, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., ET).

You may also submit questions online through the Union Plus Insurance website.

You may also contact the Union Plus Member Advocate, an OPEIU Local 2 member, at 800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays).

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Union Plus Accident Insurance is underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. 
 
The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, including issuing company Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT 06155. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. 

Policies underwritten by the issuing company listed above detail exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policies may be continued in force or discontinued. Coverage may not be available in all states.

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Accident insurance plans help protect your family in case something happens to you.

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Retiree Health Insurance

Health plans help retirees lower their costs

As of December 31, 2020 Union Plus will no longer offer Retiree Health Insurance.

If you have questions about an existing plan, please contact eHealth Medicare ® at 888-680-4770 (TTY users 711).

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How retiree health insurance works for union members

Many union members and retirees with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage are looking for additional insurance to help limit out-of-pocket costs.
 

Union Plus has partnered with eHealth, a licensed health insurance agency  to help you navigate your Medicare Plan options and choose the right Medicare plan for you and your spouse, based on your budget and needs. eHealth can provide information about many different insurance companies and Medicare plans at no additional cost to you with no obligation to enroll. 

Union members, retirees and their families can now easily search and shop for Medicare plans using eHealth’s recommendation tool or by speaking to an eHealth licensed insurance agent. You have the option to find plans in your area online, compare plans and select one based on monthly premium, annual deductible, as well as copayments and coinsurance for various services.

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Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
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Medicare supplement insurance coverage can include:

  • Deductibles
  • Coinsurance
  • Foreign travel
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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Medicare Advantage may cover:

  • Most Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) covered services (Hospice will remain covered through Medicare)
  • Medicare Part B (medical insurance coverage) covered services
  • Medicare Part D Prescription drug coverage
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Dental
  • Wellness programs
  • Maximum out-of-pocket charges
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
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Medicare Prescription Drug coverage (Part D) may cover:

  • Prescription drugs
  • Generally does not cover over-the-counter medications 
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Accessing Medicare Insurance information sponsored by eHealth is easy! 

First, check with your union representative to see if you are eligible for a subsidized retiree health insurance. 

Then Visit the eHealth Medicare insurance plan recommendation tool online to search Medicare plans in your area. 

Or call an experienced, licensed insurance agent at 888-680-4770 (TTY users 711). Licensed insurance agents are available Monday through Friday, 8 am – 8 pm ET. 

If you are already enrolled in Medicare parts A and B, be sure to have your Medicare card handy.   

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Need help?

Call an experienced, licensed insurance agent at 888-680-4770 (TTY users 711). Licensed insurance agents are available Monday through Friday, 8 am - 8 pm 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.

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Plans are insured or covered by a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan's contract renewal with Medicare.

Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. You do not need to be an AARP member to enroll.

AARP encourages you to consider your needs when selecting products and does not make specific product recommendations for individuals. AARP does not employ or endorse agents, producers or brokers.

Nondiscrimination Notice
The plans we represent do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. To learn more about a plan’s nondiscrimination policy, please select the applicable insurance carrier below.

This website and its contents are for informational purposes only. Nothing on the website should ever be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult with your medical provider regarding diagnosis or treatment for a health condition, including decisions about the correct medication for your condition, as well as prior to undertaking any specific exercise or dietary routine.
 

Humana
Humana is a Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO and PFFS) organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Humana is also a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the [state] Medicaid program. Enrollment in this Humana plan depends on contract renewal.

Humana - Plan Formulary may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.

Aetna
MAPD and PDP Products

Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal.

UnitedHealthcare for AARP®
UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage Plans
Special Needs Plans
MAPD-PPO/HMO/PFFS MAPD-PPO/HMO Products

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

UnitedHealthcare
The Villages MedicareComplete is insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies (UnitedHealthcare), a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan's contract renewal with Medicare.

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan's contract renewal with Medicare.

UnitedHealthCare for AARP Medicare Rx Walgreens Plans
and UnitedHealthCare for AARP® Medicare Rx Plans
PDP Products

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

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Vision

Open your eyes to great savings

Save an average $200+ a year on eye care and eyewear1 with VSP® Individual Vision Plans from Union Plus.

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VSPVSP Vision Care is committed to the well-being of over 88 million members worldwide, delivering greater access to high-quality and cost-effective eye care.

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Union families save big on eye exams, eyewear, contacts and more with VSP®: Individual Vision Plans from Union Plus.

Savings include

  • Save on stylish frames for the whole family, plus, get an extra $20 to spend on featured brands and save up to 30% on lens enhancements! 2
  • Annual comprehensive eye exams covered in full with a maximum co-pay of $15.
  • Extra savings on sunglasses, routine retinal screening and laser vision correction.
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With more than 36,000 VSP network doctors, including those who participate in the Premier Program, and over 700 Visionworks retail locations, you are sure to find a location that's right for you.

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This plan is ideal for people who want to save on eye exams and basic glasses.

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This plan is idea for people who want to save and tailor coverage while in the doctor's office.

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Vision Savings Pass
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The VSP® Vision Savings PassTM is a discount vision program that offers immediate savings on eye care and eyewear to union families.

*This is not an insurance plan.

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Plans are available in all states in the United States. Plans are not available in Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands or Canada.

To access benefits, you must be:  

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 
  • Retired union members 
  • Working America members 
  • Widows/widowers of union members 
  • Spouse, domestic partners, and children may be included 
  • Union Plus and Working America credit cardholders 
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Save at more than 36,000 VSP network doctors, including those who participate in the Premier Program, and over 700 Visionworks retail locations.

Find an in-network provider near you.

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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.

If you have additional questions about the VSP Individual Vision Plans chat with VSP online, or check  the VSP FAQ

For currently-enrolled VSP Individual Vision Plan members

Standard or Easy Options Plan members
For questions visit vsp.com or call 800-785-0699
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST

Vision Savings Pass members
For questions visit vsp.com or call 800-877-7195
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST

Ready to save?

Click the button below to choose the vision savings plan that's right for you and your family and get the complete details.

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1Comparison based on national average for comprehensive eye exams and most commonly purchased brands. This number represents typical savings for VSP members when they see a VSP network doctor.

2Extra $20 to spend is in addition to your allowance. Check your frame coverage section in My Benefits at vsp.com to see if this offer applies.

VSP is a registered trademark, and the VSP Individual Vision Plans logo is a trademark of Vision Service Plan.

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Dental

Dental plans starting at just $7.95 per month

Union Plus offers two dental discount plans, starting at just $7.95/month.* Find the plan that's right for you and your family.

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Dental

 

Careington Dental Discount Plans is one of the largest national dental networks in the health industry, providing more than 15 million members with access to discounted dental products and services.

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Our plans deliver some of the industry's deepest discounts and provide members with more control over their health care and lifestyle spending. Here are a few reasons why Union Plus members love our savings plans:

  • Nationwide access to providers
  • Discounts available at the time of service
  • Affordable monthly and annual rates
  • Fee schedules provide cost transparency
  • Easily complement insurance products
  • Compatible with HSAs, FSAs and HRAs
  • No limits on use
  • No administrative forms to file
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Union members, retirees and their household family members can sign up and enjoy savings of 20% to 50% on dental care with one of the largest dental networks in the nation. 

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Typical discounted services include: 

  • Annual exams, cleanings. fillings, X-rays 
  • Root canals, crowns, extractions 
  • Bridges, dentures  

Plans as low as $7.95/month* or $79/annually* 
*+$10 one-time, non-refundable processing fee 

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The Dental Discount Advantage Plan is an addition to the basic dental plan and includes discounts on other health-related expenses.

 

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Additional savings available includes: 

  • Chiropractic & Alternative Medicine 
  • Podiatry  
  • Diabetes and Lifestyle Management Supplies  

Plans as low as $9.95/month* or $99/annually* 
*+$10 one-time, non-refundable processing fee 

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The program is available in the all U.S. states except Vermont and Washington. The program is available in Puerto Rico. The program is not available in Guam, Virgin Islands or Canada. 

To be eligible,  you must be:  

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired union members 

  • Working America members 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

  • Spouse, domestic partners, children and any household family member may be included

  • Union Plus and Working America credit cardholders 

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The Maximum Care Discount Network is one of the largest dental networks nationally with a focus on neighborhood dentists. 

Find participating dentists.  

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If you have questions about dental discount plans, call Careington at 877-570-4845
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. ET). 

For answers to more frequently asked questions, read the Union Plus Dental Discounts program FAQs

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 am - 4:30 pm ET, weekdays) or online. 

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THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE  and is not intended to replace health insurance.  

This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c.111M and 956 CMR 5.00. 
 
This plan is not a Qualified Health Plan under the Affordable Care Act. This is not a Medicare prescription drug plan. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service. The plan does not pay providers directly. Plan members must pay for all services but will receive a discount from participating providers. The list of participating providers is at  Union Plus Discount Dental Plan

A written list of participating providers is available upon request. You may cancel within the first 30 days after effective date or receipt of membership materials (whichever is later) and receive a full refund, less a nominal processing fee (nominal fee for MD residents is $5, AR and TN residents will be refunded processing fee). Discount Plan Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380. 
 
This plan is not available in Vermont or Washington. 

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Union Plus offers two dental discount plans, starting at just $7.95/month*. Find the plan that's right for you and your family. 

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Prescriptions

Save up to 80% on prescriptions

Download your free Union Plus Optum Perks card and start saving on your family's prescriptions today!

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Rx

 

Union Plus has partnered with WellCardRx to give union members and their families access to huge savings on the brand name and generic prescription drugs they need. 

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Union members can save up to 65% off the retail price on brand name and generic drugs, and the savings are available at over 59,000 participating pharmacies nationwide. All you have to do is show your free prescription discount card and your pharmacist will show you the savings.

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Once you download your free Rx card, you can start using it to save money on your prescriptions. 

  • One card can be used by all family members. 
  • The card can be used for all medications, but not every medication is eligible for a discount. You’ll always receive the lower cost available to you through either the pharmacy or the Union Plus Prescription Discount Card. 
  • Use the card for prescriptions not covered by your insurance or excluded from Medicare Part D.  
  • Includes access to mail order and specialty medications. 
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Show your card for instant savings at over 59,000 participating pharmacies nationwide including Rite Aid, Safeway, CVS, Walgreens and many more. 

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Use your Union Plus Prescription Discount Card at  participating pharmacies  such as Rite Aid, Safeway and many more. 

Follow these easy steps to use your card: 

  1. Find a participating pharmacy by searching online or calling 844-254-3099. Please say you are calling for the “Union Plus” program. 
  2. Download and print  your FREE Union Plus Prescription Discount Card. 
  3. Keep the card in your wallet and at the time of purchase simply present your card at a  participating pharmacy  and start saving instantly. 
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The program is available in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is not available to residents of Montana. It is not available in Guam, Virgin Islands or Canada. 

Union Plus Prescription Discount Cards are available to: 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 
  • Retired union members 
  • Working America members 
  • Widows/widowers of union members 
  • Spouse, domestic partners, and children may be included 
  • Union Plus and Working America credit cardholders 
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If you have questions about the prescription drug card, call the program’s customer service at 844-254-3099. Please say you are calling for the "Union Plus" program. 

For additional questions or concerns 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

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Start using your free prescription savings card today. Fill out the registration form to print an electronic version of your card.

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This is Not Insurance. It is a discount medical program. It does not replace COBRA or any other medical insurance program nor is it a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Cardholders are responsible for paying the discounted cost at the time of service from participating providers. The DMPO does make available a list of all program providers which includes their name, city and state, and medical specialty prior to purchase, upon request. WellCardRx is FREE. The discount plan organization is Access One Consumer Health, Inc., (not affiliated with AccessOne Medcard), 84 Villa Road, Greenville, SC, 29615, www.accessonedmpo.com. 

This program is not available to residents of Montana, but may be used at participating Montana providers. Other state residents: visit www.WellCardRx.com/UnionPlus for full disclosure. 

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Save up to 65% on brand name and generic drugs from more than 59,000 participating pharmacies. 

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Budget Truck Rental

Save 20% on truck and van rentals

Moving is easier than ever. Union members save 20% on local and one-way Budget truck and van rentals with Union Plus. 

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Get an exclusive discount for union families at more than 2,800 Budget Truck Rental locations nationwide. Every Budget Truck Rental includes: 

  • 20% discount everyday. Reference discount code 56000127763.
  • Reliable, easy-to-drive trucks 
  • Over 2,800 convenient locations nationwide 
  • Accepts all major credit cards 
  • Provides 24/7 roadside assistance 
  • Offers moving kits, boxes and moving supplies 
  • Offers car carriers and towing 
  • Where2 GPS navigation guidance available for rent 
  • Optional insurance and protection plans 
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The program is available at participating locations in the United States. It is not available in Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Canada. 

Who is Eligible? 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired union members 

  • Spouse, domestic partner and children of union members 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

  • Union Plus credit cardholders 

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To reserve your truck by phone, please call 800-561-1157 and reference discount code 56000127763

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Need help?

If you have additional questions, call Budget Truck at 800-561-1157 or refer to the  Frequently Asked Questions page on the Budget Rental Truck site.

Note: You must return to the Union Plus page in order to get the discount. 

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Please note: 

  • Discount cannot be applied at the rental counter; it must be applied at the time of the online or over-the-phone reservation. 

  • Discount cannot be combined with any other discounted rate or promotional offer. 

  • Discount applies to truck rental only. Taxes, surcharges, refueling, moving supplies and optional items are extra. 

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Professional Moving Discounts

Save hundreds of dollars on your next move

This is full-service moving made easy. With northAmerican Van Lines and your Union Plus Professional Moving Discount, you can save hundreds on your move.

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Leave your move to the professionals at  northAmerican Van Lines when you use your Union Plus Professional Moving Discount. Save hundreds of dollars on a typical interstate (state-to-state or long-distance moves) with discounts such as: 

  • Exclusive union member discounts  on interstate moving, packing and in-transit storage. *
  • On-time delivery pledge.  Members are eligible for compensation if the interstate delivery date is missed due to no fault of the member.** 
  • Peak rates waived year-round. 
  • Up to $50,000 of Full Replacement Coverage . This coverage comes with $0 deductible and at no cost from northAmerican Van Lines. 
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Follow these easy steps to use your Union Plus Professional Moving Discount:

  1. Visit the exclusive, northAmerican Van Lines, Union Plus member portal. Your union member discount cannot be accessed through the corporate website. If you prefer, call northAmerican Van Lines at 888-813-9595.

  2. Request a free quote and get help with your move. 

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The Union Plus Professional Moving Discount is available to: 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired union members 

  • Spouse, domestic partners, and children may be included 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

  • Union Plus credit cardholders 

The Union Plus Moving discount is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands or Canada. 

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To get a quote by phone, call 888-813-9595.
 

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Call northAmerican Van Lines at 888-813-9595 and reference your Union Plus discount for more information or customer service for your moving services.  Or, go online to the contact forms for  North American Van Lines

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

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Get a free moving quote in just minutes. Click the button below to fill out a simple form about your move.

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* Discounts are valid for interstate moving services provided by northAmerican Van Lines. Void if members contact northAmerican Van Lines directly without qualifying for member discounts through the dedicated Union Plus member portal. Discounts cannot be combined with any other savings or coupon offer.

**Per diem is only paid on shipments weighing 5,000 pounds or more.

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Real Estate Rewards

Earn cash back on your home sale or purchase

Buying or selling a home? You can earn up to $500 cash back* for every $100,000 in home value when you use a participating real estate agent referred by SIRVA.

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Union members can earn significant cash back rewards after closing when you use one of SIRVA’s referred real estate agents to buy or sell your home.

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Union members earn on average $1,368.42** cash back when buying or selling a home with a referred real estate agent from SIRVA.

For every $100,000 in home value at closing, you earn up to $500 cash back after you close. Here are some cash back examples:

  • Your home value: $150,000. You earn $750.  

  • Your home value: $250,000. You earn $1,250.  

  • Your home value: $350,000. You earn $1,750.  

  • Your home value: $450,000. You earn $2,250.  

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Use your Union Plus Real Estate Rewards with 3 easy steps.

  1. Call 800-284-9756 or visit  here  to let us know you’re interested in our real estate rewards program. 
  2. SIRVA will find an approved agent in your area. 
  3. If you decide to use the agent to buy or sell your home, you can earn up to $500 for every $100,000 in home value after closing.
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The program is available in the United States and not available in Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands or Canada. 

Union Plus Real Estate Discounts are available to:  

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired labor union members 

  • Spouses, children and parents of union members 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

  • Working America members

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Our agent helped us purchase our home. We just moved in a few days ago and she’s still helping us with stuff. They’re the most amazing agents we’ve worked with.

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To earn cash back when you buy or sell your home, use a participating real estate agent referred by SIRVA. Click the button below to get started.

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*Certain state restrictions apply to the real estate cash back program. To qualify for cash back reward (in cash back states), you must use a SIRVA-referred real estate agent. Program designed as a referral service to provide you the opportunity to select a real estate agent to meet your needs. You must evaluate the brokers, agents and their services and make selections and decisions based upon your best judgment, interest, priorities and concerns. Call 800-284-9756 or visit www.UP-RealEstateRewards.com for important program details and state restrictions. 

The minimum home value required for cash back or reduced commission is $75,000. There is  no monetary reward  for members, who use the program to buy a home, in non-cash back states. You must use a program-referred real estate agent in order to qualify for the cash back reward. 

**Based on total cash awarded from 1/1/19 to 12/31/19. 

SIRVA is an independent provider of services. Union Plus is not affiliated with SIRVA and does not manage SIRVA or its programs.  SIRVA is paying Union Plus for advertising services including dissemination of information about SIRVA and its programs to participating unions and their members as well as participation in Union Plus events and programs.   

No referral, recommendation, service representation or exclusivity requirement is intended by the Union Plus’s mention or dissemination of the SIRVA name and delivery of this information to participating union members. 

It is important that you evaluate the information provided and make decisions based upon your own best interest, priorities, and concerns. 

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Union Plus Scholarships

Apply for a scholarship just for union families

Union Plus Scholarships help union families with the cost of college.

2021 application is now closed. Awards will be announced the first week of June.

2022 application will be available in mid-June.

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Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. More than 3,200 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.

The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, supported in part by contributions from the provider of the  Union Plus Credit Card.  (You do not need to be a Union Plus Credit Card holder to apply for this scholarship.)

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The Union Plus Scholarship awards are presented annually to union members or members of their families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. In 2020, 215 union members and union family members were awarded $300,000 in Union Plus Scholarships, ranging from $750 to $4,000.

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How the Union Plus Scholarship Program works 

Eligibility 

Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below. 

Evaluation Criteria 

This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators 

Application Timeline 

Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Eastern Standard Time on January 31st of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. 

Scholarship Award Amounts 

Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2021. Students may re-apply each year.

Isaiah's Award

Isaiah's Award was created to honor the exceptional life of Isaiah C., a beloved child, fostered and adopted by a current, long-time employee of Union Plus.  Isaiah was a smart, talented, spiritual, generous and kind young man. It is our wish that his gentle spirit live on, in part, through this namesake scholarship.

Applicants for Isaiah's Award must have a special connection to the foster care system, and will be asked in their application to describe their personal, employment, volunteer experiences, or career goals related to the foster care system. 

Award Date 

The Scholarship Committee will determine recipients of scholarship awards by May 31 each year. During the first week of June award recipients will be individually notified by mail, and all applicants will be sent an email with notification that the award list is posted.  Please note that due to the volume of applications we cannot provide any information on the status of an application before award announcements are made. 

Outstanding Scholarship Recipients 

The students selected for university, college, trade or technical school scholarships represent a wide sampling of backgrounds, union affiliations, goals and accomplishments. The selection process is very competitive since we receive over thousands of applications each year. 

The Union Plus Education Foundation 

The Union Plus Education Foundation has awarded more than $4.8 million in scholarships to students of union families. Over 3,200 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. 

With the help of donations from union supporters, the Foundation can help even more union families attain their education goals. Learn more about the  Union Plus Education Foundation

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Your application must be complete and received by 12:00 p.m. (noon, ET) on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

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Current and retired members of unions that participate in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) can apply for a Union Plus Scholarship. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2021.

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A list of eligible unions is provided in a drop-down menu in the Union Information section of the scholarship application. You might also ask your local union representative or visit your local or national union’s website to check if they offer Union Plus benefits. Also, a list of eligible unions is available in the drop-down menu when you create an account on the Union Plus website.

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No, you do not have to purchase any Union Plus product or participate in any Union Plus program to be eligible.

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What years of study are covered?
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The scholarship applies to any year of study, from the freshman year of college through the last year of graduate school, including law school and medical school. The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited post-secondary school at the time the award is issued.

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U.S. accredited colleges and universities, including undergraduate and graduate schools, community colleges, trade and technical schools.

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Union members (and family members) from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible. Awards apply only to those attending a U.S. accredited college, university, trade or technical school.

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Information and requirements include:

  • One letter of reference from a teacher or other adult who is familiar with your achievements and abilities. We encourage applicants to obtain and submit their letter of reference on their own. However, if your reference requires that the letter remain confidential, you have an option to nominate your reference so the letter may be submitted confidentially. (The application will request that you to send an email to your reference, who will be instructed on how to confidentially attach their letter.) The letter must be in Word (.doc/.docx); Adobe (.pdf); JPEG (.jpeg, .jpg); PNG (.png).
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    1. What challenges has the Covid-19 pandemic presented for you and your family? What did you learn about yourself trying to overcome these challenges?
    2. Describe your relationship with the union and the labor movement, in what ways has it personally affected your life and your family's life?
  • Union information. National or international union name, local union number, local union's address, phone number and the name of the local union President or Business Manager. You need this information for your union, your spouse's union or your parent's union (if you are a dependent). If you or your family members are affiliated with multiple unions you must list this information for all.
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Submit an essay of approximately 350 words describing your relationship with the union and the labor movement. In what ways has it personally affected your life and your family’s life?

Refer to the following advice listed in the Essay section: Because this is a union scholarship, we are looking for your own knowledge of unions and the labor movement. Although it may be included, please do not simply recite typical labor history. Write about personal stories and experiences. Many applicants may not be union members but are the children or spouses of union members. Talk with union family members (parents, spouses, grandparents, etc.) and ask them about their experiences in the union. Relate personal stories and experiences on how being in a union has made a difference in their life and your life.

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No, you can only apply for the Union Plus Scholarship using this online form.

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  • Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.
  • The required essays can account for up to half your total score. 
  • Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.
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Awards are issued in June of 2021 and apply to the 2021 - 2022 school year. The applicant must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued.

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Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the fall of 2021. Students may re-apply each year.

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No, these are one-time awards. But each year you may re-apply and you might be selected to receive another award.

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When you successfully submit your application you'll get a screen message confirming your application was received. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide any information on the status of an application before the award announcements are made during the first week of June 2021. All applicants will be notified by email when the award list is posted at the Union Plus website by mid-June.

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Awards are announced by mail the first week of June 2021. Award recipients who do not respond are then contacted by phone. All applicants will be notified by email when the award list is posted at unionplus.org/scholarships by mid-June 2021. Please note that due to the volume of applications we cannot provide any information on the status of an application before award announcements are made.

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The Union Plus Scholarship is offered by the Union Plus Education Foundation, with funding from Capital One N.A., the provider of the Union Plus Credit Card. (Note, you do not need to be a Union Plus card holder to be eligible to apply). Union Plus is the branded name of benefits offered by Union Privilege. Union Privilege is the organization behind the Union Plus programs. The AFL-CIO created Union Privilege in 1986 to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits. By using the collective buying power of unions, we are able to offer valuable, discounted products and services exclusively to working families.

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Need help? 

If you have questions about the Union Plus Scholarship program, send an email to  scholarships@unionplus.org

 If you have started an application, be sure to check the FAQ button in the dashboard of your application.

If you are having trouble logging into your Scholarship application, click on the Forgot Password link on the Scholarship website's login page  to reset your password. 

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