To qualify for the UFCW Local 227 Family Protection Plan you must be a member continuously for 6 months, and members on temporary withdrawal due to sick leave will be covered for up to one year. This plan is fully paid for by Local 227 and it will not be a cost you or your employer.
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There is a lot of bad information about vaccines out there. We’ve been working hard to bring you the truth. Check your facts here to learn more about COVID-19 and the vaccine that can help prevent you and your loved ones from serious illness or even death.
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Check your facts here for what is being said vs what science there is to COVID-19 and the vaccine that can help prevent it.
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Read here about one of the most important rules a union member can know.
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Scholarship winners of the UFCW 227 Foundation 2021.
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How do COVID-19 vaccines work?
Vaccines train your immune system to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. With vaccines, you can build immunity to a disease without getting the disease.
As a part of the American Rescue Plan, the Child Tax Credit was expanded from $2,000 to $3,000-$3,600 for every child. The expanded Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan kicks in on July 15, and will provide direct support to roughly 39 million families.
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To remove as many barriers as possible for those that still wish to receive the vaccination, some retail pharmacies will offer extended hours this month for coronavirus shots. Some retail pharmacies plan to use their 24-hour stores on a limited basis to offer overnight and early morning vaccinations.
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Without being able to come together in person to host fundraisers, UFCW 227 members found another way to help each other.
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Through the UFCW Free College Benefit, you and your family members can now earn a certificate or degree completely online – for FREE.
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Ginger Johnson a 21 year member at Kroger 745 in Somerset, KY is a survivor!
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It’s time to enroll in IBOW’s benefits from Lincoln Financial again! If you don’t know what that can do for you and your fellow members open enrollment is a great time to learn more!
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"Members need to be smart healthcare consumers to maximize their insurance plan's benefits and minimize unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses," Bob Blair, UFCW 227 president, said. "Navigating health insurance can be tricky, but help is available, and the best time to educate yourself about your coverage is before you need it."
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