Legal Assistance Plan

The Legal Assistance Plan is available at no cost to members in a non-full dues category or split dues category.

Provided by the law firm of Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C., this plan provides eligible members with free telephone access to attorneys as well as a limited number of legal documents.

PLAN ELIGIBILITY:
NYSUT members in a non-full dues category or split dues category are eligible to participate in this plan.1

The plan also covers the spouse/domestic partner who is living with the member (except in divorce/separation matters), unmarried dependent children under age 19 (or under age 25 if they are wholly dependent on the member and are enrolled as full-time students), and dependent parents.

Please Note: Retirees are not eligible to participate in this plan. NYSUT retirees (except UFT retirees) are eligible to join the voluntary Legal Service Plan.

UFT retirees receive coverage as a retiree benefit through the UFT Welfare Fund's Retiree Legal Plan with Elder Law Supplement, which is administered by NYSUT Member Benefits.

In-service UFT members have access to the UFT Legal Services Plan at no cost to enroll. Details of the plan may be found by visiting https://www.uft.org/your-union/uft-programs/uft-legal-services-plan or by contacting the UFT at 212-331-6325.
PLAN FEATURES:
-- Unlimited telephone advice with an attorney to discuss personal legal matters.

-- Legal documents: Up to four total documents (simple will, power of attorney, health care proxy, and living will) every three years for the NYSUT member and/or their spouse/domestic partner.
PLAN COST & ENROLLMENT:
There is no cost to participate in this plan. Eligible NYSUT members are automatically eligible to participate and there is no enrollment process.

If you have not received a welcome letter and outline of coverage, please contact NYSUT Member Benefits at 800-626-8101 to request your materials.
LEGAL SECURITY PACKAGE:
Legal Assistance Plan Participants: View and/or download a PDF version of the Legal Security Package Questionnaire.

1. To verify your NYSUT dues category, please contact your local association.