Are you out of work because of a disability?
We’re here with help for eligible union members who are out of work due to a disability or illness.
Get the cash you need when you’re out of work due to a disability or Illness
We offer our disability grant to eligible members who are Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card cardholders or mortgage assistance to Union Plus Mortgage holders. We’re here to help take the pressure off during this difficult time.
More ways we help when you’re out of work
Hospital Grants
If you are struggling with large out-of-pocket, unreimbursed expenses, you may be eligible to receive a hospital grant.
Medical Bill Negotiating
If you're having trouble paying doctor and hospital bills, get free help negotiating your medical bills.
Debt Management
Get free budgeting advice, plus get a fee waiver for our Credit Counseling Program.
Look what people are saying
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
Meesha T. AFT Member
The assistance we received certainly helped us deal with the realities of the situation.
Thomas O. IAFF Local 90
Need help?
The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 800-472-2005 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET, weekdays) or feel free to complete the feedback form and a member of our Union Member Advocacy Program team will contact you.
More helpful benefits
Hospital Grant
You may be eligible to receive a grant to help pay your hospital bills.
Medical Bill Negotiating Service
If you're struggling to pay doctor and hospital expenses, get help negotiating medical bills.
The Union Plus Credit Cards and Teamster Privilege Credit Cards are issued by Capital One, N.A. pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. These hardship assistance grants are provided and administered through the AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Plan (“The Plan”). Certain administrative responsibilities for the Plan have been delegated to Union Privilege. Union Privilege is the non-profit organization established to create and oversee member benefit programs for working families. Grants may not be offered in every state.