Information on your eligibility for benefits will be available not only to you and your eligible dependents, but also to optical service providers, making it easier to schedule appointments and use your benefits for covered services.

Every year you are entitled to an optical benefit. This includes an eye exam and either a pair of eyeglasses or a benefit for contact lenses. Eligibility begins one year from your last optical service. After confirming eligibility for benefits...

All eligible members and dependents are covered for optical benefits. Learn more about eligibility and obtaining benefits.

Members and their spouse or domestic partner who are also members are entitled to Special Coordination of Benefits (SCOB) when the Scheduled Benefit Plan covers both.

If you elect to receive dental coverage through the Dentcare HMO, the Welfare Fund's Scheduled Benefit Plan is not applicable. Dentcare would provide all covered services.

This plan provides benefits for covered services under a reimbursement schedule, called the “Schedule of Covered Dental Expenses" which lists most covered services and the maximum reimbursement amounts.

Maintenance medications (those taken regularly over an extended period) cannot be filled in monthly quantities after they have been filled three (3) times (original prescription plus two (2) refills), regardless of the number of refills indicated on...

In order for you to obtain prescription drugs at a participating pharmacy, simply present the prescription and your UFT Welfare Fund/ESI Prescription Drug Identification (ID) Card to the pharmacist.

The Cost Care program allows members and their dependents to obtain medication in a cost-effective manner, while maximizing the resources available to the Fund.

You are eligible to be covered by the UFT Welfare Fund Benefits Plan for Retirees if all of the following criteria are met.

In general, subject to the requirements pertaining to the definition of “covered employees,” members in covered categories are eligible for benefits as long as they are considered in-service.

Learn how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund or update your coverage as your family changes.

Benefits provided by the UFT Welfare Fund are subject to Coordination of Benefits (COB) provisions. COB is applicable when you or your dependents are covered by another group benefit plan.

Coverage for eligible members begins on their first day of employment, provided the member has enrolled in a timely manner.

Learn how to enroll and update your information.

Political action, including legislative efforts, are vitally important to the welfare of our schools, our members and our union.

Union officers and staff are ready and able to visit many schools throughout the school year to speak at chapter meetings.

To be an effective chapter leader, you must regularly communicate with the members of your chapter. Remember, you are an important conduit of information from the union to its members as well as from your members back to the union.

Hourly rate for supervisors of therapists and nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

Hourly rate for nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

Hourly rate for senior therapists with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

If you have a concern that goes beyond your child's school or if you want to influence educational policy, there are several different avenues you can take.

The best place to get informed and involved is your local school. The principal at your school is ultimately responsible for addressing any concerns you may have. But, in addition to working with your principal, there are other ways to gather...

Parents and educators are trusted experts in understanding what New York City’s children need to thrive.

Learn more about your contractual rights and view important forms and materials to help you operate and manage your program.