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National Benefit Fund Retirees

Age 65 With 10 Years of Service — in New York City or Nassau County

Eligible retirees living in New York City must enroll in the 1199SEIU HIP VIP Medicare Program. Through the 1199SEIU HIP VIP program, you are covered for one eye exam each calendar year with a small co-pay and one pair of eyeglasses each year when you use a participating HIP provider. You are also covered for corrective lenses after cataract surgery.

For a full overview of your retiree health benefits, click here.

Age 65 With 10 Years of Service — outside New York City or Nassau County

You are covered for an eye exam and a pair of glasses or contact lenses every two years.

For a full overview of your retiree health benefits, click here.

Age 62 Through 64 With 20 Years of Service

You are covered for an eye exam and a pair of glasses or contact lenses every two years.

For a full overview of your retiree health benefits, click here.

Age 55 Through 64 With 10 Years of Service

You are covered for an eye exam and a pair of glasses or contact lenses every two years.

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Retirement Due to Permanent Disability With 10 Years of Service

You are covered for an eye exam and a pair of glasses or contact lenses every two years.

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Greater New York Retirees

Age 65 With 25 Years of Service — in New York City and Nassau County

Eligible retirees living in New York City must enroll in the 1199SEIU HIP VIP Medicare Program. Through the 1199SEIU HIP VIP program, you are covered for one eye exam each calendar year (with a small co-pay) and one pair of eyeglasses each year when you use a participating HIP provider. You are also covered for corrective lenses after cataract surgery.

For a full overview of your retiree health benefits, click here.

Age 65 With 25 Years of Service — outside New York City and Nassau County

You are covered for an eye exam and a pair of glasses or contact lenses every two years.

For a full overview of your retiree health benefits, click here.

Age 62 Through 64 With 25 Years of Service

You are covered for an eye exam and a pair of glasses or contact lenses every two years.

For a full overview of your retiree health benefits, click here.

Retirement at any age with a Disability Pension

You are covered for an eye exam and a pair of glasses or contact lenses every two years.

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Home Care Retirees

The Benefit Fund does not provide retiree health benefits for Home Care members. However, if you live in New York City and are eligible for Medicare, you may be able to enroll in the 1199SEIU HIP VIP Medicare Advantage Plan. Call (646) 473-8666 for more information.

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