Benefits

NYSNA members have won strong retirement and healthcare benefits. Strong benefits help us retain veteran nurses and recruit the next generation of RNs. That’s good for patient care. Some employers don’t get it. They’re trying to cut our benefits. Connect with us to find out what you can do to fight for strong benefits.

My Contract, My Benefits

To learn more about the benefits at your particular facility, as well as other provisions of your contract, visit our Members Only website.

Union Assistance Program (UAP)

Take advantage of new Member Benefits!

NYSNA Members should be sure to check out the important benefits available through the Union Assistance Program.  
 
You can tap into coaches, counselors, online services, and thousands of trainings and e-Learning. Log in to unionap.com to learn more about available benefits, and to get ideas for improving the New Year.

Call the UAP at 1-800-252-4555 to discuss your specific challenges and obtain on-going emotional support. And find out more about the UAP today!

NYSNA Pension Plan and Benefits Fund

The NYSNA Pension Plan and Benefits Fund provides good benefits for thousands of nurses and healthcare workers in the private and public sector.

Contact Information

NYSNA Pension Plan and Benefits Fund
800-342-4324 or 518-869-9501
Fax: 518-869-9529

Pension questions: pensions@rnbenefits.org
Health benefit questions: benefit@rnbenefits.org or visit rnbenefits.org

NYC Public Sector Benefits

The following benefits cover employees of NYC Health + Hospitals/Mayoral Agencies. If you work for another public sector employer, please contact your NYSNA Representative for details about your benefits.

NYSNA CHILD CARE AND ELDER CARE FUND

NOTICE: July, 2022 - The Trustees of the NYSNA Child and Elder Care Fund are pleased to announce the following enhancement effective July 1, 2022:

INCREASE TO THE ANNUAL MAXIMUM BENEFIT

  • Full-time nurses may receive a maximum reimbursement amount of $6,000 per fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023). The prior maximum reimbursement amount was $5,000.
  • Part-time and hourly nurses who work between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week receive a maximum reimbursement amount of $3,000 per fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023). The prior maximum reimbursement amount was $2,500.

Per IRS regulation, any benefits paid over $5,000 will be taxable income to the member. For example, if a nurse utilizes the benefit in full to the maximum ($6,000), he/she will receive an IRS Form W2 from the fund for $1,000 in reportable taxable income ($5,000- $6,000) to be shown on their income taxes. Reimbursement checks in this case will be issued net of tax.

If you have any questions concerning your benefits through the NYSNA Child and Elder Care Fund please contact our Benefits Administrator, Administrative Services Only, Inc. at 1-888-692-7671.

Administrative Services Only (ASO)
Department 221
P.O. Box 9005
Lynbrook, NY 11563-9005
888-692-7671
Fax: 855-255-0904
www.asonet.com

NYSNA TUITION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND

[June 1, 2023] After receiving numerous requests and feedback, the Trustees of the NYSNA Tuition Education Fund have exciting news effective July 1, 2023:


INCREASE TO THE ANNUAL MAXIMUM BENEFIT

  • Full-time nurses may receive a maximum reimbursement amount of $7,200 per fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024). The prior maximum reimbursement amount was $6,000.
  • Part-time and hourly nurses who work between 22.0 and 37.5 hours per week may receive a maximum reimbursement of $3,600 per fiscal year.
  • Textbooks will be reimbursed up to $300 per academic course. Reimbursement of textbooks is included in the annual maximum.

Per IRS regulation, any benefits paid over $5,250 will be taxable income to the member.

If you have any questions concerning your benefits through the NYSNA Tuition and Continuing Education Fund please contact our Benefit Administrator, Administrative Services Only, Inc. at 1-888-692-7671.

Administrative Services Only (ASO)
Department 220T
P.O. Box 9005
Lynbrook, NY 11563-9005
888-692-7671
Fax: 855-255-0904
www.asonet.com

PENSION

NYC Employees Retirement System (NYCERS)
335 Adams St, Suite 2300
Brooklyn, NY 11201-3751
347-643-3000 or 877-669-2377
Fax: 347-643-3400
www.nycers.org

HEALTH BENEFITS

Administrative Services Only (ASO)
P.O. Box 9005
Lynbrook, NY 11563-9005
888-692-7671
www.asonet.com

OPTICAL BENEFITS

The Trustees of the NYC Welfare Plan are pleased to announce the following change to your Optical benefit effective July 1, 2020. The optical benefit will now be $200 every 24 months. Claims can be submitted to Administrative Services Only (ASO) Inc. for direct reimbursement, or you can go to one of the Participating Optical Stores and receive your benefit at the time the service is rendered.

PRESCRIPTIONS (except for PICA, Chemo, or Injectables)

Optum Rx
800-797-9791
www.prescriptionsolutions.com

PRESCRIPTIONS (for PICA, Chemo, or Injectables)

Express Scripts
800-315-2592

Diabetic meds are provided by your city sponsored health plan.

DENTAL BENEFITS

Aetna, Inc.
P.O. Box 14094
Lexington, KY 40512
877-238-6200
www.aetna.com

Some NYSNA members are covered by other plans; contact your NYSNA Representative if you have a question about which plan covers you.

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