Insurance Benefits

July 23, 2021 - Jul 23 - As was announced by United management in the July 9, 2021 United Daily publication, United will embark on a Benefits Dependent Verification process of spouses and domestic partners.  For the past five (5) years, United management has conducted “gap” audits for Health and Welfare benefits.  The gap audit is a look back at any newly added dependents covered in the previous through the current year.  This year, the gap audit will cover any new dependents added from 3/1/2020 – 7/1/2021.

June 22, 2021 - Jun 22 - For Flight Attendants returning from Leaves of Absence (LOA), including those returning from Special COLAs, auto-enrollment in Group Universal Life Coverage (GUL), administered by Securian, will occur for those who did not elect to maintain coverage while on Leave or who had not previously elected this coverage.

June 17, 2021 - Jun 17 - A message has been added to the United Airlines Benefits Center system letting callers know that they will be closed, and callers will hear a “closed for the holiday” message on Friday, June 18th.  The United Airlines Benefits Center will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 21st at 7am Central Time.   

June 4, 2021 - Jun 4 -  It is anticipated, without advance notice, some countries may begin to require flight crews to be vaccinated.  Having these records in place allows United to meet these requirements quickly and efficiently and maintain a competitive advantage within the industry while ensuring each of us can continue to fly our awarded schedules without interruption.

February 6, 2021 - Flight Attendants who do not want to be enrolled in this coverage, that is who wish to decline coverage, must take affirmative action by contacting Securian at (866) 887-1043 during the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT to decline coverage within forty-five (45) days of their return to service. 

February 6, 2021 - Contact information regarding your ability to continue some of the AFA Voluntary Supplemental Benefits during your pre-separation or once you've actually separated from the company.

November 11, 2020 - Many Flight Attendants choose to default their insurance to the same coverage from one year to the next, without making any changes.  

November 6, 2020 - Anticipating questions some of us may have regarding how premiums for benefits will be handled for those who are bidding into NAL schedules, we are addressing the issue in advance. 

October 30, 2020 - Benefits enrollment for 2021 is closing tonight. If you have not made your selections, we encourage you to do so before it closes. 

October 29, 2020 - Benefits enrollment for 2021 is now open. Flight Attendants can make their benefit elections now through October 30th, online, by visiting Flying Together.