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Dental & Vision
How much does a retired USA member pay for dental after retirement?
The cost for USA/MTA union dental when you retire is $33.81 single, $92.97 family. If you choose GIC dental which is called Altus $30.10 single, $72.55 family.
For more information, view Dental and Vision
Sick Leave Bank
Who can access the SLB?
Every USA member is automatically enrolled in the Sick Leave Bank upon employment. SLB members donate at least one (1) sick day per year. A portion of sick leave is automatically deducted per pay period. Some extremely long-term USA members might not be enrolled in the SLB because their employment predates the negotiation of automatic enrollment for new hires. If a USA member is not enrolled in the bank, they may elect to join during the open enrollment period held in the month of October.
Can I use the SLB to care for a family member?
SLB members may apply for coverage to care for the spouse, domestic partner, child, sibling, or grandparent, of either an employee or their spouse, parent whether biological, adopted, foster, through legal guardianship or in loco parentis, or a relative living in the immediate household. The member must be on an approved leave to care for a family member due to a serious health condition.
Can I use the SLB for parental leave?
Yes, the SLB can be used for approved parental leave.
How do I apply for time from the SLB?
Select the correct application (see below), download the PDF, and follow the instructions to complete and submit the application.
Can I donate to the SLB?
During the annual open enrollment period in the month of October:
- Sick Leave Bank members with at least fourteen (14) days of sick leave may voluntarily donate additional time to the Bank in one (1) day increments so long as the member maintains at least ten (10) days of sick leave.
- Individuals who are not Sick Leave Bank members and who have at least three (3) days of sick leave may become a member by assigning one (1) or more days of sick leave to the Bank.
- Retiring members may donate up to 30 days of sick leave at the time of their retirement.
Keep an eye out for an email from the Office of Human Resources with the open enrollment and donation form at the beginning of October!
Where can I read more about the SLB?
See Article 10 in the USA contract and the UMass Amherst Sick Leave Banks webpage.
For more information, view Sick Leave Bank.
