Our Benefits

Union members have worked hard to win and defend the many benefits you can read about in this section. You’ll find comprehensive information about health benefits, pension, discounts, member help programs and much more. You’ll also find downloadable copies of the forms you need. It’s one-stop shopping for all your union benefits information.

Health Benefits

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Just for Fun

The UFT’s Recreational Activities Department’s “Just for Fun” program offers group trips and discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, car rentals, and more.

NYSUT Member Benefits

Check out these NYSUT discounts for UFT members on insurance, financial services, books, computers and more.

Dental care

May 16, 2013

The UFT Welfare Fund provides dental benefits through three types of programs: the Scheduled Benefit Plan, which offers more choices but can entail out-of-pocket expenses; Dentcare, a no-cost dental HMO; and the Florida Dental Discount Plan for year-round Florida residents.