Benefits for AFGE Members

When you join the union, you have access to these AFGE benefits. These benefits are backed by the collective strength of over 10-million members of AFL-CIO unions. By using one or two of the programs, many members save as much as their annual dues.

These Money-Saving Benefits are Available Only to AFGE Members:

Eldercare Services Program

Today 4.5 million union members are caregivers to their elderly family members. Caregivers spend countless hours searching for information and resources, spend money on eldercare services, and experience the enormous stress and anxiety that comes from worrying about loved ones while managing their own lives.

That's why AFGE offers members the Eldercare Services Program, provided by the eldercare resource management company, Aging with Grace™. The program helps union members and their families simplify the search for eldercare services, save on the increasing cost of eldercare, and lower their stress levels, while providing top quality customer service. In short, the program provides invaluable peace of mind, at a price that is affordable.

Aging with Grace, LLC is a national eldercare resource company offers one-stop shopping for eldercare resources and referrals to geriatric care managers, independent living/assisted living facilities, Alzheimer's care options, in-home care, adult day care, senior relocation specialists and community-based resources.

Union members and their families are entitled to a free initial consultation with an Aging with Grace eldercare specialist who can provide knowledgeable advice, answers to routine question, and assistance with immediate needs.

Those who need a wider range of services, or who need full-time support, may choose a 12-month membership for an annual a member-only discounted fee of $24.95.

Benefits include:

• Unlimited telephone access to an experienced eldercare specialist for short and long term planning of eldercare needs;
• A 15% discount on a wide array of geriatric care management services, including home visits, assessments, written action plans, counseling, and comprehensive services to handle all aspects of a senior's move;
• Eldercare referrals and placements;
• Provider quality assurance and member satisfaction assurance monitoring programs;
• A savings of up to $1,250 for independent and assisted living communities, in-home care services, adult day care programs, and other senior services and programs, from participating providers;
• Access to detailed online resources, caregiver toolkits, helpful tips and tools for managing caregiver stress, links to preferred providers and additional information.
• A monthly caregiver newsletter; and,
• Online member caregiver support groups.

The Eldercare Services Program provider, Aging with Grace™, now includes an accredited National Veterans Service Representative. This means the program can prepare and present VA claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This important enhancement to the program is part of an ongoing effort to educate and assist elderly veterans and their families about the Non-Service Connected Pension for Aid & Attendance. This is a VA pension designed to help veterans, their spouses and widows pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. Our
veterans are entitled to government health benefi t programs, but very few know how to apply.

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