Insurance Benefits

September 18, 2023 - SEP 18 - We would like to draw your attention to an important cause that affects the lives of countless women around the world. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about this silent and often deadly disease.

August 8, 2023 - AUG 08 - AFA-CWA is providing an additional opportunity with long-term care solutions to help manage these costs. Our Marketplace offers products that ease the physical, financial, and emotional strain of extended care needs. Plus, all members have access to free caregiving resources, even if they opt not to purchase the long-term care coverage.

July 21, 2023 - JUL 21 - The United AFA Membership and Grievance Database system can be accessed through a designated portal known as Memberlink.  If you have not already registered your account, please do so as soon as possible. This will ensure you are able to file reports and ensure your correct contact information is always on file with the Union.  You can find the link to Memberlink on the home page of our United MEC website at www.unitedafa.org.

May 23, 2023 - MAY 23 - We are committed to ensuring that you have access to a wide range of supplemental benefits that cater to your unique needs and provide an extra layer of financial security for you and your loved ones. 

May 4, 2023 - MAY 04 - Our annual open enrollment will take place from May 8 to May 26, 2023.

May 2, 2023 - MAY 02 - It is that time of year when open enrollment for voluntary supplemental benefits will occur.  Our annual open enrollment is planned for May 8 – May 26. 

December 13, 2022 - DEC 13 - To improve your experience in updating information and filing reports with the Union, efforts have been underway to develop a membership and grievance database system that allows you to provide the Union with your preferred contact information and to not only file but also follow-up on that status of Local Council Worksheets you have submitted. 

December 13, 2022 - DEC 13 - As a reminder, United management is not involved in completing the “Employer Section” of the claim form.  We’ve devised a process whereby the Union provides information needed to process your claim utilizing the staff at the MEC Office in Chicago. 

November 21, 2022 - NOV 21 - Effective November 22, 2022, the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) announced an agreement with Aetna that allows Aetna patients to remain in network at LVHN, effective immediately. 

November 10, 2022 - NOV 10 - Our Benefits Committee is aware there is some confusion surrounding the UNITED PPO, a company plan versus Traditional PPO, a plan negotiated by the Union. We want to eliminate any confusion; the UNITED PPO is not a Union negotiated plan. It is a management offered plan and the terms of the UNITED PPO plan are defined by the insurance company and United management.