1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds is a major union-administered fund serving the American healthcare industry. Established in 1945, it provides a comprehensive suite of benefits and services to healthcare workers, primarily serving over 450,000 members. Its operations are centered on the East Coast, with a significant presence in New York City and surrounding areas, as well as in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, and broader New York State.
The organization's core services are designed to support the overall wellbeing of its members and their families. These include comprehensive healthcare coverage - encompassing hospitalization, doctors' visits, dental, vision, and prescription drugs with minimal out-of-pocket costs - which serves more than 200,000 members. Additionally, it administers pension funds, education and training programs, job security services, child care assistance, and home mortgage programs.
