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Retiree benefits

Download the Red Apple, a comprehensive guide to the health benefits the UFT Welfare Fund provides to retired members. Learn more »

Explore your Welfare Fund benefits

Dental

Choose from two dental plans offered by the UFT Welfare Fund.

Optical

As a member of the UFT Welfare Fund, you and your eligible dependents can obtain optical services annually.

Hearing aids

All eligible UFT Welfare Fund members and dependents are covered for hearing aid benefits.

Retiree Legal Plan

The UFT Welfare Fund Retiree Legal Plan with Elder Law Supplement was designed to help retirees with legal issues and estate planning.

Explore your other health benefits

Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

A unique package of benefits exclusively for retired UFT members, SHIP provides low-cost supplemental health coverage.

IRMAA

IRMAA is an acronym for Medicare’s Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. See if you qualify for reimbursement and how to apply. 

How to Reach the UFT Welfare Fund

Specialists at the UFT Welfare Fund are available to take your call at 212-539-0500 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You will be asked for specific identifiers, including your Social Security number or Welfare Fund Alternate ID number, which the Fund has on file. The specialist will then be able to assist you with any questions or needs. The federal privacy law (HIPAA) governs all Welfare Fund operations so that members need not fear providing their information to fund representatives (see more information on HIPAA).

Enroll in the Welfare Fund online

You can use our online form to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund. You must be logged in to uft.org to access this online form.

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Forms Hotline

Members can call the Welfare Fund at 212-539-0539 to request forms, Red Apple Benefit Guides, dental forms/listings and other fund brochures.

For more general information on health benefits, please select one of the following topics: