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Dental care
The UFT Welfare Fund provides dental benefits through two programs: the Scheduled Benefit Plan, which provides services through either a designated panel of dentists or a dentist of your choice; and Dentcare, a no-cost dental HMO.
Catastrophic major medical insurance
The Catastrophe Major Medical Plan, sponsored by NYSUT Member Benefits, offers additional coverage for expenses that a basic health plan might not. In-service members may enroll between Sept. 8 and Oct. 13, 2023.
Fighting for lower hospital costs
Union leaders including UFT Vice President for Non-DOE Employees Anne Goldman, spoke in favor of hospital pricing transparency before a hearing on legislation to address the issue.
More information about the Aetna plan
The following email was sent on March 11, 2023 to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter.
City unions approve Aetna's new premium‑free plan
The following email was sent on March 9, 2023 to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.
Copays and out-of-pocket costs
The following email was sent on March 5, 2023, to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.
The facts about prior authorization
The following email was sent on March 4, 2023, to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.
Seeing the doctors you know and trust
The following email was sent on March 3, 2023, to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.
Information about the Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan
Follow this page for the latest updates about the city's premium-free Medicare Advantage health plan for Medicare-eligible New York City retirees, which is on hold due to ongoing litigation.
Testimony regarding health insurance coverage for city employees, retirees and their dependents
UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor regarding health insurance coverage for city employees, retirees and their dependents.