UUP has negotiated its bargaining unit members one of the best benefit packages in the United States, providing generous dental, vision, scholarship and life insurance benefits.
Full members (who are thereby affiliate members of AFT, NYSUT, NEA, and AFL-CIO) have access to additional, exclusive benefits. Fill out the UUP membership application form to become a full member.
This directory provides a list of member benefits with links to more detail. This list may not be exhaustive. Statewide UUP will always be the authoritative source of benefits information.
Disability Insurance
The NYSUT Member Benefits Trust-endorsed Voluntary Disability Insurance Plan -- provided by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- offers valuable income replacement benefits to help meet your living expenses if you become partially or totally disabled and are unable to work.
Your monthly expenses don’t stop if you are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury. Disability insurance can be customized to fit within your budget and still provide peace of mind until you are able to get back on your feet and return to work.
Visit the NYSUT disability insurance page for more info.