LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On March 23, landmark legislation was signed into law that will provide millions of Americans with the kind of comprehensive, affordable coverage that 1199SEIU members have always had.
The past few months have been an exciting time for our country and our healthcare industry. On March 23, President Obama signed landmark legislation into law that will at long last provide millions of Americans with the kind of comprehensive, affordable coverage that 1199SEIU members have always had. By 2014, nearly half of Americans will have Medicare or Medicaid coverage. More workers will receive coverage through their employers, and people who do not have insurance through their job will have more affordable options for purchasing it.
Manténgase saludable con los talleres para su mente y cuerpo
Just as importantly, this new law will finally make commercial insurance companies behave more like our Benefit Funds. Insurance companies will no longer be able to deny or cancel coverage when someone is sick, and they will have to spend the vast majority of the money they collect on medical care – just like we do. In this issue of For Your Benefit, you will read more about the impact that this historic legislation will have on our nation and our Funds. And, to help you access your comprehensive 1199SEIU benefits, we have included information about the programs and services that are available to you, including our Health Coaching Service, the personalized library of healthy living tools online at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org and our upcoming wellness workshops designed to support both your body and your mind. Of course the warmer summer months can be a good incentive for making healthy changes, so we have also included information about how to avoid the hidden calories and health risks of sugary soft drinks. And since it’s never too early to start planning for retirement, you will also find details on how to request an estimate of your pension. We hope you enjoy this issue of your member magazine, and take advantage of all of the unique, comprehensive benefits that our Funds provide!
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Sincerely,
Para reservar su lugar, llame al (646) 473-8960, opción 2 Mitra Behroozi, Executive Director 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
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Nutrición para un corazón sano de 10:30 a. m. a 11:30 p. m. Obtenga consejos prácticos sobre la alimentación diaria de un nutricionista certificado.
Clase de Pilates en el piso de 11:45 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Pruebe los ejercicios para la mente y el cuerpo que lo fortalecerán y tonificarán sus músculos.
Manejo del estrés de 12:45 p. m. a 1:30 p. m. Consiga herramientas que lo ayudarán a comprender y a superar las presiones que enfrenta todos los días.
* Recuerde consultar con su médico antes de comenzar cualquier programa de ejercicios.
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