Legal Assistance Plan

The Legal Assistance Plan is available at no cost to NYSUT 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.
OUTLINE OF COVERAGE:
To view and/or download the Outline of Coverage, click here.

Important Terms:
Health Care Proxy - This document enables an individual to appoint an agent to carry out their wishes regarding medical treatment options (see page 2 of Outline of Coverage for more information).

Living Will - This document enables an individual to express their wishes regarding end-of-life treatment options such as artificial hydration, tube feeding, or other life-sustaining measures (see page 2 of Outline of Coverage for more information).

Power of Attorney - A Power of Attorney enables a grantor to appoint an agent(s) to manage one's financial affairs (see page 2 of Outline of Coverage for more information).

Simple Will - A Will providing for the proceeds of the estate to be distributed to specifically named beneficiary(ies) outright with an alternate disposition in the event that the primary beneficiary(ies) predeceases the Testator(trix) (see page 3 of Outline of Coverage for more information).
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.