Spotlight on Your Funds

December 2022

Greater New York Benefit Fund Launches Primary Care Option Through Teladoc

Committed to providing quality primary care for all 1199SEIU members, the Greater New York Benefit Fund (GNYBF) is launching Primary360 through Teladoc, effective December 1. This program offers members and their eligible dependents the convenience of a virtual primary care option. The program’s providers conduct annual exams, deliver preventive care, diagnose and treat health concerns, help members manage chronic conditions, prescribe medications and refer members to in-network specialists when necessary.

Members can choose a provider based on specialty, language, gender and availability, and they may see the same provider throughout the course of their care. They will get additional support from a Care Team, which includes registered nurses, medical assistants and care coordinators. The GNYBF is reaching out to members and their dependents who have not had a primary care visit in the past few years to inform them of this new option. For more information, members may also visit www.Teladoc.com or call (800) TELADOC (835-2362).

Training and Employment Funds Open House Spotlights Programs

The 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) held an open house from Tuesday, November 15, through Thursday, November 17, at TEF headquarters at 498 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The event let 1199SEIU members browse the latest TEF educational and training programs and services, as well as speak with TEF representatives and meet with career counselors. More than 500 members attended the event, exploring the many TEF benefits available to them. For more information about TEF’s programs, classes and events, members may visit www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/training or call (844) TEF-1199.

Annual Care For Kids Gala Will Be Held on

December 6

The 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation's annual Care For Kids Gala, honoring individuals and organizations committed to supporting children and families, will be held on Tuesday, December 6, at 6:00 pm at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Priscilla Sims Brown, President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank, will chair this year’s “Our Families, Our Children, Our Future” event. George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, and Marc Z. Kramer, President of the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York, will serve as honorary chairs. This year’s honorees are Mary Kay Henry, International President of the Service Employees International Union; Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health; and Vivian Fox, former President of the 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation. You may purchase tickets and make sponsorship donations up to the day of the gala via PayPal. For more information, email CareForKidsGala@1199Funds.org.

The Institute for Continuing Education Presents Upcoming Programs

The 1199SEIU Greater New York Education 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 facility.

The schedule is also available on the program calendar.

Neurological Disorders

Sunday, December 4

8:45 am to 4:30 pm

This six-hour interprofessional symposium will focus on diagnostic tests in brain disorders; the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and epilepsy; and diet, physical activity and brain health in the elderly.

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

Special Healthy Living Edition

A special Healthy Living edition of For Your Benefit, your member magazine, is now available to view online.