File a Claim
Filing a claim can be complex, but we’re here to help you every step of the way. At the ASTTU, we’ll assign you a dedicated Claims Advocate from Union One to guide you through the process. While your Claims Advocate doesn’t have the authority to approve or deny your claim, they are committed to assisting you so that your claim is handled efficiently and accurately.
Your Claims Advocate will be your main point of contact. If the insurance carrier’s agents request information or documentation, please send it to your Claims Advocate first. They will forward it on, ensuring a seamless process.
Eligibility & Benefits
You must be an actively working dues-paying Member of both the ASTTU and an ASTTU-approved union to be eligible.
If removed from service for reasons other than your medical condition, you will not be eligible.
Your benefits may include:
- ASTTU VIP Plan Benefit: Available after a specified waiting period.
- Social Security Disability: Depending on your eligibility, benefits may vary.
- Employer Provided Disability and Other Union Provided Disability Benefits: Based on your employer and Local, you may be eligible for additional benefits that compliment your VIP Plan benefits.
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- State Disability Insurance (SDI): States currently known to provide Short-Term State Benefits – CA, HI, NJ, NY, RI and PR.
Next Steps
Review the important information
Please read any provided documents thoroughly, as they contain crucial details about the claims process.
Submit required documents
Provide a copy of last year’s W-2, 3 months of consecutive pay stubs before your disability date, verification of your last working day, verification of your status as a full dues-paying Member of an ASTTU-approved union, and any relevant medical documents. Instructions on how to submit these will be provided.
Coordinate with your doctor
Share the Medical Qualifications and Physical Demands with your doctor to facilitate determining a return-to-work date.
File a Claim
You can choose to file your entire claim over the phone by calling the Union One Claims Department at (847) 387-3889, or you can complete the below form and schedule a time to finish the claim filing process.
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