Spotlight on Your Funds

November 2022

National Benefit Fund Expands Telehealth Talk Therapy to Teens

Effective November 1, the National Benefit Fund is expanding access to more behavioral health providers—psychologists, mental health counselors and social workers—for teens through its Teladoc benefit. The Teladoc Adolescent Mental Health service gives members access to licensed therapists who specialize in supporting teenagers experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use disorders, difficulty navigating relationships and more.

Members simply add their dependent child, age 13 to 17, to their existing Teladoc account, and complete consent and intake forms. They can then search for a therapist and select a day and time to meet. Parents (or guardians of eligible children) are required to attend the beginning of the first therapy session only. Please share this information with your 1199SEIU members. They may visit www.Teladoc.com, or call (800) TELADOC (835-2362).

Training and Employment Funds Address Healthcare Worker Shortages

In the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds’ (TEF) efforts to address critical healthcare worker shortages, TEF’s Employment Center (EC) continues to partner with community-based organizations (CBOs) to recruit skilled workers. The EC has developed an Introduction to Healthcare Curriculum to assist recruiters and applicants in the job-search process. It also conducts “train-the-trainer” sessions via Zoom for CBO staff and has created a referral process checklist to track progress.

In one initiative, the EC is working with a CBO that trains workers to become Central Sterile Technicians. In addition, a pilot project provides laid-off Lab Technicians training to become Laboratory Technologists. TEF is also developing a demonstration project to make recommendations to a labor/management committee that will review best practices from previous projects. For more information, members may contact TEF at (844) TEF-1199.

Child Care Corporation Hosts Online Fair for Summer Sleep-away Camp Program

The 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation (CCC) will hold an online fair on Saturday, November 5, for the summer 2023 Anne Shore Sleep-away Camp Program, which allows eligible children between age 9 and 15 to attend camps throughout the Northeast. Attendees can speak with CCC staff and camp representatives to learn about the unique experiences each one offers. There are currently more than 20 contracted camps in seven states, all accredited by the American Camp Association. Children who attend the camps gain self-reliance and independence; make new friends; and take part in activities focusing on the arts, sports, outdoor adventure, technology and more. Eligible members must currently work for a contributing employer and have family coverage with a contributing employer for at least one consecutive year.

The online application for the summer 2023 program closes January 31, 2023. Members may access the application through MyAccount at www.My1199Benefits.org. For more information, they may visit www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/Anne-Shore-Camp or email AnneShoreCampProgram@1199Funds.org.

The Institute for Continuing Education Presents Upcoming Programs

The 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund strengthens the healthcare delivery system by offering 1199SEIU members training and education programs designed to help improve patient outcomes and provide quality care. Please share these opportunities with employees and members at your institution or facility.

The schedule is also available on the program calendar.

Medical Imaging

Wednesday, November 9

5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

This three-hour seminar for imaging techs will focus on the history and a general overview of radiology, quality assurance and control in radiology, and MRI safety for healthcare professionals.

For more information, visit the Institute for Continuing Education’s web page, call (212) 894-4390 or email Institute@1199Funds.org.

Meet Our Featured Member

Malikah Weston from Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State

Malikah Weston counted on her health benefits to help her deal with anxiety during the pandemic—and survive a brain tumor.

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