Cleaning for adults is covered every three months. Exams are covered every six months (if using a participating dentist, there is a $15 co-payment).

The $150 co-payment is for a plain metal crown. If you and your dentist agree to use a precious metal crown, there will be additional cost to you.

The benefit includes a complete pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses and, if necessary, a basic eye exam.

COBRA is an acronym for federal legislation that enables eligible employees and their dependents who lost their health insurance plans due to a qualifying event to continue their coverage at their own expense for a period of time.

Certain COBRA events allow for up to 18 months of coverage while other events allow for up to 36 months of coverage. COBRA coverage combined with the UFT Welfare Fund Extension of Continuation of Coverage benefit provides all COBRA events with up to...

The following are qualifying events for COBRA coverage: A member (and dependents) who has lost coverage due to: termination of employment leave of absence end of a covered leave retirement and deferred retirement. A spouse/dependent who has lost...

School professionals (teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, psychologists and social workers) who are applying for state certification must take this six-hour course. This includes members who are applying for new certificates (for example...

You must complete six hours of coursework from a provider approved by the New York State Education Department. You can find a list of approved providers at the NYSED website. The UFT is an approved provider and offers this course in its borough...

Yes. If, for example, you are a professional certificate holder and want an additional certificate, you will need to complete DASA training for your additional certificate.

The deadline for completing DASA training depends on the expiration date of your certificate; you must complete your training before applying for a new certificate.