Benefits

Important Telephone Numbers & Web Addresses

Benefits at a Glance

Benefit Trust Fund

NYSUT Member Benefits (May require purchase by Member. Payroll deduction may be available for some benefits.)

AFT Benefits (May require purchase by Member).

Union Negotiated Benefits List:

    • Contractual Benefits Related to Leaves
    • Vacation Leave
    • Sick Leave
    • Holiday Leave
    • Sabbatical Leave
    • Disability Leave
  • Optional Retirement Programs (TIAA-CREF, ING/Aetna, Metropolitan, AIG/Valic, TRS, ERS)
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans (SRA's from TIAA-CREF, ING/Aetna, Metropolitan, AIG/Valic)
  • NYS 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • State Health Insurance Plan (Choice of Empire Plan or HMO)
  • Flex Spending Accounts (Dependent Care & Health Care)
  • Pre-tax Contribution Plan for Health Insurance Premiums
  • Leave Donation Program
  • Group Long-term Disability Insurance Program
  • Public Officers' Law (Professional Liability Insurance)
  • Survivor's Benefit Program
  • Staff Relocation Expenses
  • Statewide Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA)
  • Direct Deposit of Paychecks to Personal Bank Accounts
  • Educational & Governmental Employees Federal Credit Union
  • Tuition Waiver/Reimbursement Program
  • Use of Campus Facilities