1199SEIU National Benefit Fund

You take care of patients all day. When you need a provider yourself, bring your 1199SEIU card and we will check your coverage before the visit.

We are at 871B Westchester Ave in the Bronx, a short trip from Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx-Lebanon, and the nursing facilities along the Grand Concourse. Call (646) 741-2111 with your 1199SEIU card and we will check your plan before your visit. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

What Your Union Benefits Cover

These are the services at our office that your National Benefit Fund card may cover:

• Primary care for annual physicals, sick visits, and managing conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure
• Primary care for more involved medical issues that need ongoing attention
• Internal medicine for ongoing blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and chronic condition management
• Dermatology for skin checks, rashes, and the skin irritation that comes with frequent glove use and handwashing
• Mental health visits for evaluation, medication questions or management when appropriate, and referral planning for therapy or counseling when needed.
• Podiatry for heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and the foot problems that come with 12-hour shifts on hard floors
• Lab services for blood work and diagnostics, done on-site so you do not need a separate trip

Everything is in one building. You can see your primary care provider, get labs drawn, and follow up with a specialist without taking a second day off.

Setting Up Your First Visit

1. Find your benefit tier. The National Benefit Fund has different tiers based on your employer and job classification. Call the Fund at 1-646-473-9200 or check 1199seiubenefits.org to see which tier you are on.
2. Bring your benefit card and a photo ID. The front desk can run an eligibility check, though an eligibility response is not a guarantee that a service will be paid.
3. Ask about referrals. Some tiers require a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist. If you need one, the care team can prepare it at your visit.
4. Ask about your copay. Copays depend on your tier and the type of visit. Call the Fund with your card, and the office can tell you what the plan reports before your appointment starts.

Call us at (646) 741-2111 if you want to check on any of this before you come in.

Benefits Healthcare Workers Tend to Skip

You know the drill. You tell your patients to follow up, get their screenings, take care of themselves. Then you put off your own appointments for months.

Foot care. If you stand for most of your shift, your feet are absorbing that. Podiatry visits for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and diabetic foot checks may be covered under your benefit; call with your card to confirm.

Annual blood work. Routine panels may be covered under your lab benefit. A yearly draw checks cholesterol, blood sugar, and thyroid levels.

Mental health visits. Healthcare work wears on you. Mental health visits may be covered, including evaluation and medication management when appropriate. Therapy or counseling coverage and referral options depend on your plan; call with your insurance card to confirm.

We are about two blocks from the 2/5 trains at Prospect Av and right on the Bx4 route along Westchester Ave. Plenty of 1199SEIU members work within a few miles of our office. Call (646) 741-2111 to schedule, or walk in during office hours.