Dependent Social Security Number Reporting

Federal Law now requires your health plan to report Social Security Numbers.
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Aetna National Dental Plan Corrects Coordination of Benefits Policy

The change applies only where Aetna is the secondary payer and the primary payer is another plan.
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HSBC Plans to Implement Important Changes in Union Plus Mastercard Program

Union Privilege announces that due to the country's drastic economic downturn, the Union Plus MasterCard vendor, HSBC, will make changes to its credit card policy effective January 27, 2009.

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Relief Funds Available for Victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustaf

November 25, 2008—The IAM has limited funds available to those members affected by the recent gulf coast hurricanes. Any member who needs assistance can download the form here and return it to International Secretary Treasurer Danny Biggs.  Because funds are limited, the IAM wants to help first those who lost their homes or were unable to live in their homes due to damage, then those who had some home damage but were still able to live in their homes. Be specific about the damage when applying for these funds.

For Members Covered by the National Agreements,
2009 Health and Welfare Premium Rates Determined

Read the announcement from International President Robert A. Scardelletti.

News about other specific benefits and health & welfare coverage appears in the articles list below.

When you join the union, you enjoy the on-the-job protection that a union contract can bring. You also have access to the union-endorsed Union Plus® benefits, which help you when you're at home. These benefits, which are backed by the collective strength of over 13 million members of AFL-CIO unions, help you and your family save money. With the savings the Union Plus benefits provide, being a union member makes dollars and sense. Click on the logo here to learn about the Union Plus programs in which TCU participates.