Life Insurance benefits making a difference

The right set of benefits can help you protect your financial future. Hear from real members on why they purchased the NYSUT member benefits life insurance plan.

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Message from MetLife on COVID-19

MetLife remains committed to ensuring NYSUT members get the service they expect and the timely handling of claims. At this time, we are confident in our abilities to service our customers. That being said, we continue to monitor the situation and will make appropriate adjustments if needed.
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We are committed to delivering NYSUT members the coverage they deserve and are here to help you make sense of your Life and Disability Insurance options. Plus, you can now easily and conveniently apply for coverage online.  On the enrollment site, select the respective insurance coverage tab you want to apply for.

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NYSUT members can now apply online for Life and Disability insurance making it easier to protect your income and your loved ones. When you visit the enrollment site, select the respective insurance coverage tab you want to apply for.

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Protect your income with Disability Insurance

Learn about proactive ways to be covered if you suddenly had to stop working

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When it comes to being ready for your long-term financial future, sometimes an honest conversation with people you trust can make all the difference.

 

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Questions?

For Life and Disability, call Mercer Consumer toll-free at 888-386-9788. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or Saturdays from  9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST).

For Dental, call P&A (866) 868-0939 for enrollment and billing questions.
Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 10:00 pm (EST).

For Auto and Home, call 1-866-NYSUT 22 (1-866-697-8822). Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (EST). 

The MetLife Life Insurance Plan is a NYSUT Member Benefits Trust (Member Benefits)-endorsed program. Member Benefits has an endorsement arrangement of 7.61% of gross premiums for this program. The MetLife Disability Insurance Plan is a NYSUT Member Benefits Trust (Member Benefits)-endorsed program. Member Benefits has an endorsement arrangement of 5% of gross premiums for this program. All such payments to Member Benefits are used solely to defray the costs of administering its various programs and, where appropriate, to enhance them. The Insurer pools the premiums of Member Benefits participants who are insured for the purposes of determining premium rates and accounting. Coverage outside of this plan may have rates and terms that are not the same as those obtainable through Member Benefits. The Insurer or Member Benefits may hold premium reserves that may be used to offset rate increases and/or fund such other expenses related to the plan as determined appropriate by Member Benefits. Member Benefits acts as your advocate; please contact Member Benefits at 800-626-8101 if you experience a problem with any endorsed program. Like most group insurance policies, MetLife’s group insurance policies contain certain exclusions, limitations and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact MetLife for more information.

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