BENEFITS:
THESE MONEY-SAVING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY TO UNION
MEMBERS
When you join the AFT, you have access to the AFT PLUS
benefits program. These benefits, which are backed by the
collective strength of over 13 million members of AFL-CIO and
the AFT, provide you and your family with buying power in the
marketplace. With the savings, AFT PLUS benefits provide, being
a union member makes dollars and sense.
AFT PLUS Insurance Occupational Liability, Accidental
Death and Dismemberment Plus access to low group rates on
Disability, Life Insurance, Catastrophe Major Medical, Hospital
Insurance and AFT Care Plus
AFT Online Discount Shopping at the AFT PLUS
Bookstore. Also enjoy discounts on computers, books and music,
food, kids' toys, games and much more!
Credit Card Programs A union-endorsed credit card that
saves you money over other cards. Low rate No annual fee
Skip-payment options Secured Credit Card A special credit card
available to help establish or re-establish credit. No
application fee Credit line equal to 100 percent of deposit
25-day grace-period card
Mortgage and Real Estate Makes buying or selling a
home easier and more affordable. Special first-time home buyers
programs Easy over-the-phone application process Program open to
your children or parents
Loan Program Low-interest rate on personal and home
equity loans with affordable monthly payments. Ideal for debt
consolidation Convenience of applying from home
AFT Subscription Services Magazine subscriptions at
discount prices. Save up to 50 percent on your favorite
magazines
Legal Service* Free and discounted legal assistance.
No annual fee or enrollment cost Free initial consultation for
up to 30 minutes plus a follow-up letter or phone call to
resolve the problem 30 percent discount on most other legal
services
* not available in all areas.
Dental and Vision* Savings on out-of-pocket dental and
vision care. Access to a network of more than 11,000 dental
offices No additional charge for routine oral exams and bitewing
x-rays Savings averaging 20 percent to 50 percent on vision
exams, frames and contact lenses Low annual fee covers your
family with a 100 percent no-risk, money back guarantee
* not available in all areas.
Theme Park Package Discounts at theme parks, major hotels
and national car rental companies
No union dues are used to provide these benefits If
you have a question on any of the AFT PLUS benefits, please send
an e-mail to aftplus@aft.org or call 1-800-238-1133 ext. 8643