Sep 25, 2008 7:42 PM
Specialists at the UFT Welfare Fund are available to take your call - at 1-212-539-0500 - Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Only emergency calls will be accepted from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
You will be asked to state your Social Security number - which the Fund has on file. With your number the specialist can pop up a computer screen that contains your records. The federal privacy law (HIPAA) governs all Welfare Fund operations so that members need not fear giving their Social Security information to Fund representatives (see Related Story below for more information on HIPAA).
The UFT Welfare Fund regular business hours are Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00pm.
Lunch hour is from 1:00pm - 2:00pm, however staff is available for emergencies during this time.
Call the 24 Hour Hotline at 212-539-0539
You can order Optical or Hearing Aid Certificates, Red Apples, Dental forms / listings and other Fund brochures.
Write for assistance with health plan or benefit payment questions.
Please include copies of all related documentation.
Call for Assistance with general questions and emergencies at 212-539-0500.