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Member Benefits

NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust (elt.nysut.org) provides innovative professional learning for teachers and School-Related Professionals that is affordable and flexible, modeled on best practices and current research-based strategies.

ELT offers a wide variety of learning opportunities that include courses for undergraduate, graduate and in-service credit; college programs that lead to master's degrees; and seminars, both site-based and online, to meet the needs of NYSUT members, whether for professional growth or certification purposes.

As an approved CTLE provider, ELT's courses and seminars can be used toward CTLE hour fulfillment. ELT instructors are the best in their profession.

Union leaders, school district officials and Teacher Center directors have come to depend upon ELT's dynamic instructors over the past 40 years for professional learning of the highest quality. ELT's application-based model and adherence to the principle of "members teaching members" contributes to the success of ELT's offerings.

PR Employee Benefits

Medical Plan:

New York State Health Insurance Program

Empire Plan

https://www.myuhc.com/
P.O. Box 1407 Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008-1407
1-800-679-7247
Empire Claim Form (PDF)

Provider Directory - http://www.provider.uhc.com/empire/

 

Prescriptions:

Administered by Medco Health Solutions Inc.

Click here for the Medco Website

 

Mental Health:

Administered by Optum

https://www.lww-trans.com/clinicianSearch.laww?id=3152

 

Flexible Spending Plan:

Flexible Spending Plans allow participants to pay for health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket medical expenses, adult and child dependent

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NYSUT Member Benefits has been offering NYSUT members a variety of endorsed insurance, financial, legal, and discount programs for the past 30 years designed to provide a quality product while saving them money.
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AFT PLUS Member Benefits

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AFT PLUS is the name of the member benefit programs available to AFT members and their families. Many of the programs are provided through Union Privilege, the benefit arm of the AFL-CIO; others are unique to AFT and are coordinated directly through AFT PLUS. Explore the site and learn more about the savings and services available to you as a union member.

Click here to learn more about AFT PLUS Member Benefits.