Insurance Benefits

October 19, 2021 - OCT 19 - The United Benefits team has finalized processing of the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) forfeiture for the 2019 plan year.  The delay in processing the 2019 plan year was due to a grace period extension which became available as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

October 14, 2021 - OCT 14 - On November 10, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors amended the HCAO to include specific requirements for SFO employers.  The Healthy Airport Ordinance (HAO) went into effect on March 21, 2021 which included amendments proposed on March 2, 2021.

October 8, 2021 - OCT 8 - It’s that time of the year again.  With the advent of Fall brings about our Annual Benefits Open Enrollment.  Soon, we will have an opportunity to change or update our contractually negotiated Healthcare Benefits.

October 8, 2021 - OCT 8 - The company announced they have changed some of the main menu options for FLTLINE.   Based on our continuing advocacy, the company has reinstated access to the COVID information line (CCC) from the main FLTLINE menu.

October 8, 2021 - OCT 8 - This week, our MEC Benefits Committee conducted their annual committee training for AFA volunteers throughout our system. These trained professionals will now be working hard for each of us in our Local Councils.  

October 5, 2021 - OCT 5 - The COVID-19 pandemic once again changed our roles on board the aircraft. With the implementation of this Federal mandate, requiring masks to be worn properly on the aircraft by passengers, we became responsible for another step in maintaining the safety of our aircraft, mask compliance.

October 1, 2021 - OCT 1 - Flu season is coming and it’s more important than ever for each of us to consider our personal health circumstances, to consult with our physician in order to determine if getting the flu shot is in our best interest. 

October 1, 2021 - OCT 1 - This morning, United management issued a Safety Alert updating their guidance communicated previously on September 28, 2021.Effective September 27, 2021, COVID-19 vaccination cards are required duty items for U.S. based Flight Attendants not participating in the Reasonable Accommodation Process, regardless of status as a lineholder or Reserve and without regard to the destination of your flight assignment.

September 22, 2021 - SEP 22 - Because some of the information related to our work at United should not be subject to review and commented upon by the public, our website restricts access to information such as our Letters of Agreement, MEC Meeting information and other career specific information related to our work.

September 22, 2021 - SEP 22 - United management released information through a statement to employees indicating that more than 97% of U.S. employees, excluding the small number of employees who sought a Reasonable Accommodation exemption, have been vaccinated as we approach the September 27, 2021 deadline.