| NOTE TO MEMBERS - - FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS THAT A.P.W.U. BOSTON METRO AREA LOCAL MEMBERS ENJOY:
A.P.W.U. Scholarship Programs for daughters & sons of APWU members. There are currently scholarships available to High School Seniors at the Local, State & National level.
Monthly publication, "The American Postal Worker", from the national union.
Bi-monthly publication, the "Bostonian", from the local union.
Discount Movie Tickets - for Showcase & A.M.C. Cinemas
Altus Dental Plan
Voluntary Benefit Plans (See info below)
Group Legal Services (under the Voluntary Plans) - reduced legal fees for domestic matters (unrelated to your employment) at participating law firms. Call 1-800-422-4492 for enrollment forms & information.
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Forms for any of the Voluntary Benefit Plans (which include the Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Hospital Cash, Dental Plan, Term Life Insurance and *Legal Plan) should be sent to the Connecticut address on the forms. To receive these forms, and for any information on the Voluntary Benefit Plans, members should call 1-800-422-4492.
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NOTE:
Please be sure to notify the local union office (at 617-423-APWU) of any CHANGE OF ADDRESS or NAME CHANGE to insure the local and national mailing list have you listed correctly.
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FIRST CLASS REPRESENTATION in negotiatons and administration of the postal workers' contract with the U. S. Postal Service
* Regular pay increases and cost-of-living adjustments
* Annual leave of 13 days the first year, 20 days after 3 years, 26 days after 15 years
* Leave-sharing program
* Annual leave sell-back option
* Sick leave for dependent care
* Ten paid holidays
* 25% Sunday premium and night differential at approx. 8%
* Double time for excessive overtime
* Health insurance approx. 84% paid by the employer (depending on health plan choice)
* Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses
* Basic life insurance fully paid by the employer
* Excellent job security and no-layoff after six years
* Improved transfer opportunities
- Democratic rights to elect your union officers and ratify your union contract
- Legislative Program that represents your interests in the halls of Congress
| * The AMERICAN POSTAL WORKER magazine, which reports on issues affecting you and your job.
* With union membership, you may choose to participate in a wide variety of benefits available to members only, including:
APWU 'Union Plus' MasterCard
APWU Health Plan - which provides comprehensive coverage at a reasonable cost
Hallbeck Scholarship Fund
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS PLAN (which include)
Auto Insurance
Financial Solutions for APWU Members
Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Hospital Cash
Disability Income Insurance
Prepaid Group Legal Services
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Dental Plan
Basic Care Hospital Plan
Nifty Fifty Cents Plan
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DENTAL PLAN AVAILABLE
As a member of the Boston Metro Area Local, you are eligible to participate in the ALTUS Dental Plan. If you decide to join, the dental plan premiums will be added to your union dues deduction.
When you enroll in the ALTUS DENTAL PLAN, you must submit:
1.) Check made out to BOSTON METRO A.P.W.U. for the
first month’s premium.
2.) * Completed Dental Plan Enrollment Form. This must be
completed - in full - and signed, to avoid any delays.
3.) Authorization Form agreeing to have the dental premium added
to the union dues payroll deduction -- completed in full.
All these items may be obtained by calling the union office at (617)-423-1516. Enrollment Form must be received in my office by the TENTH (10th) of the month in order to be in effect on the first of the following month.
Please be sure to make checks payable to: BOSTON METRO A.P.W.U. Checks made out any differently will be returned - as will incomplete applications, and will only cause a delay in your enrollment. Altus requires the Date of Birth & Social Security # for each person being enrolled in the plan.
The one month premiums (to be sent at TIME OF ENROLLMENT) are as follows:
Member ...................................... $34.97
Member & Spouse.......................... $74.02
Member & Child(ren)...................... $74.02
Member, Spouse, Child(ren)........... $112.93
The following premiums for the plan will be added to your bi-weekly union dues deduction:
Member ........................................... $16.14/Bi-weekly
Member& Spouse.............................. $34.16/Bi-weekly
Member & Child(ren)...........................$34.16/Bi-weekly
Member, Spouse, Child(ren)................. $52.12/Bi-weekly
For those members who may not know, ALTUS DENTAL is a voluntary group plan being offered to A.P.W.U. members of the Boston Metro Local. The plan will provide two oral exams per calendar year, two cleanings per calendar year, fluoride treatment for members under age 19 twice per calendar year, one bitewing series per calendar year, single x-rays as required, and sealants for children under age 16, once per permanent molar in a 3-year period, all at no charge to the member. All other procedures are explained in your Benefit Summary, which you will receive when you join.
Members may change dentists at any time. Any other changes to enrollment must be made in writing to me at the union office by filling out the STATUS CHANGE section on the ENROLLMENT FORM. If you have any questions about the plan, please call Bob Dempsey at the union office at (617)-423-2798, or call the Brokerage Agency, "Universal Benefit Plans", at (617)-859-1777. All members will receive an Enrollment Kit of I.D. cards, Benefit Summary, and Certificate of Coverage.
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ALTUS DENTAL DEPENDENT AGE CHANGE Jan. 1, 2007
The union was notified that there is a change in Dependent Status for Dental Coverage.
Effective January 1, 2007, through the Massachusetts Health Care Access Act, Chapter 324 of the Acts of 2006, the State of Massachusetts has enacted legislation that requires health, dental, and vision benefits plans to provide extended coverage for dependents.
Coverage for dependents will now extend:
a.) to age 26, or
b.) for 2 years after the individual loses federal tax dependent status
(whichever occurs first)
The dependent does not have to be a full-time student to qualify for this extended dependent coverage. This change in dependent eligibility is effective January 1, 2007.
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DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS AVAILABLE
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Name, EID#, Address
CINEMA REQUESTED
[ ] SHOWCASE - # of Tickets @ $7.00 = $
[ ] A.M.C. Cinema - # of Tickets @ $5.50 = $
TOTAL ENCLOSED $
* Limit of ten (10) tickets per order for each cinema
* Enclose check or money order made out to:
BOSTON METRO APWU
* Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
* Mail to: Bob Dempsey, V.P./Treasurer
Boston Metro Area Local, A.P.W.U.
137 South Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
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MARCH 2006
AFLAC CANCER AND HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT PLANS
The APWU offers cancer and critical illness insurance coverage. These comprehensive, affordable benefits, made available through AFLAC, are being offered exclusively to APWU members and their qualifying family members.
These benefits are designed to provide a financial safety net to members should they or a covered family member suffer a serious illness. Both medical catastrophe programs will pay cash benefits directly to the enrollees, regardless of any other insurance you may have.
AFLAC CANCER PLAN OFFERS:
Cancer Screening Wellness Benefit
Hospital Confinement Benefit
First Occurance Benefit
Medical Imaging Benefit
Radiation and Chemotherapy Benefit
Experimental Treatment Benefit
Immunotherapy Benefit
Reconstructive Surgery Benefit
Lodging and Transportation Benefit
Stem Cell Transportation Benefit
Hospice, Home Health and Nursing Home Benefits
Guaranteed Renewable and 100% Portable Premium as
little as $4.41/week pre-tax
AFLAC HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT PLAN:
Pays in the event of accident or sickness
Hospital and Rehab Unit Benefits
Short Stay Benefit
Rehabilitation Unit and Ambulance Benefits
Premium as little as $3.05/week
Please contact AFLAC agent, Wendy Poole, for more information on these plans.
Cell: 617-620-2452; Office: 617-795-2050; FAX: 617-795-1713,
or email: wendy_poole@us.aflac.com
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