Union Paid Benefits and Voluntary Programs
Union Paid
Life Insurance
As an active employee and a member of Local 721, you are automatically covered for $2,000 Life Insurance and an additional $2,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment (a total of $4,000 if accidental death), completely paid by Local 721. Be sure to include your beneficiary on your membership application
Voluntary Programs
Voluntary Programs are available through payroll deduction. For more information, please call the Local 721 Third Party Administrator at (626) 279-3082.
Disability Income Plan
County employees with less than 5 years of service or in Retirement Plan E have little or no protection for accidents that occur at home. Protect your income with a competitive disability income plan which pays 60% of your income up to $1,800 monthly if you become disabled due to illness or injury.
Applications received within 60 days of Union membership are guaranteed a minimum of $500 monthly benefit.
Vision Plan
Local 721 offers Vision Service Plan. You and your family can enjoy full eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and the latest in eyecare fashion and technology.
Dental Benefits
Local 721 offers Safeguard Dental Plan to provide you with primary coverage or supplement your existing dental benefits which currently may require you to pay deductibles and co-payments.
Cancer and Catastrophic
Supplement your current Medical plan with our low-cost coverage that can be applied toward deductibles and co-payments you may now be paying. It also pays a daily hospital income payment in addition to any other benefits you may receive.