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Eldercare Services for Union Members and their families

Eldercare Services

The Union Plus Eldercare Services Difference:

The Union Plus Eldercare Services program has been discontinued.

If are a current program participant, you can visit the Aging with Grace website to sign into your account or call 1-888-698-9879 to speak with a program representative.

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Eldercare Service Features

For a $24.95 annual fee, union members receive:

  • Unlimited telephone access to an experienced eldercare specialist for short and long term planning of eldercare needs.
  • Eldercare referrals and placements. Researched, custom referrals.
  • Member discounts for senior services and programs from participating providers.
  • Access to certifiedVA Benefits Consultants for help with veterans benefits:
    • Free pre-qualification analysis for eligibility for the Veterans Administration's Aid & Attendance benefits. (a VA pension benefit designed to help veterans, their spouses and widows pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses).
    • Free download of a step-by-step guide to filing an application for the VA's Aid & Attendance benefits. (Or access to one-on-one pre-filing counseling with a certified VA Benefits Consultant for an additional fee.)
    • Personalized Care counseling to identify financial options to pay for care including Medicaid, eligibility for short and long term care needs for an additional fee.  If it appears you could be eligible for VA benefits, AWG is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist with the preparation, filing, and tracking of claims at no additional cost

Other benefits:

  • Online access to resource information, caregiver support and links to preferred providers and information for those who prefer to search on their own.
  • Free access to Rx Guardian, providing timely and personalized drug safety reports, safety alerts and product recalls.
  • Provider quality assurance and member satisfaction assurance monitoring programs.
  • Monthly caregiver newsletter.
  • Online member caregiver support group.
  • Caregiver toolkit (for an additional fee.)

Veteran Specials

Veterans, spouses or widows: Are you eligible for the Veterans Administration (VA) Aid & Attendance Program?

Did you know that U.S. veterans are entitled to health benefit programs from the federal government? However, few take advantage of the Non-Service Connected Improved Pension Benefit, commonly referred to as the "Aid and Attendance" benefits program. The program's purpose is to assist veterans as well as spouses or widows with paying their out-of-pocket medical expenses. VA considers the program as one of the department's most underutilized offerings.

To qualify for this important benefit, the veteran, either alive or deceased, must have served ninety consecutive days ACTIVE duty with at least one day during wartime with an honorable discharge.

Members of the Eldercare Services program receive a FREE pre-qualification analysis for eligibility for Aid & Attendance benefits.  And a free download of a step-by-step guide to filing an application. Members get access to an accredited National Veterans Service Representative, who can now prepare and present VA claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs. For additional information about this VA benefit, contact the Union Plus Eldercare Program at 1-866-570-8588.

Eligibility

The program is available in the Unites States and territories. It is not available in Canada, Guam.

Who is eligible?

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
  • Retired union members
  • Spouse, domestic partner and children of union members
  • Widows/widowers of union members
  • Union Plus credit cardholders

Customer Service

We realize that sometimes you may need help with a concern about using a Union Plus program. The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 1-800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or online at UnionPlus.org/Customer.


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Online Resources for Caregivers

Help for the Elderly

Many states, counties and cities provide programs that assist older adults with winter heating costs. Your local Area Agency on Aging is a good source of information about available community programs and eligibility requirements.

Ask about:

  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP)
  • Weatherization Assistance Program
  • Other energy assistance programs.

To identify your Area Agency on Aging, contact the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov .

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