Local 1199, officially known as 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, is one of the largest healthcare unions in the United States. Founded in 1932, it originally started as a union for pharmacists in New York City. Over the decades, it expanded its membership to include a wide range of healthcare workers, including hospital, nursing home, and home care employees, making it an influential force in advocating for healthcare workers' rights.
Today, Local 1199 represents more than 400,000 members throughout the East Coast, in states such as New York, Florida, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts. The union is part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which is one of the largest unions in the country. Local 1199SEIU offers various health plans to its members, primarily focusing on comprehensive coverage that supports both preventative and urgent healthcare needs. These plans often include access to a wide network of healthcare providers, prescription drug coverage, and additional health and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being.
An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plan typically requires you to use doctors and hospitals within its network and get a referral from your primary care physician (PCP) to see a specialist. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plan offers more flexibility to see both in-network and out-of-network providers without a referral, usually at a higher cost.
The best way to find an in-network provider is to use the 'Find a Doctor' or 'Provider Directory' tool on the official Local 1199 website. You can also call the member services number on the back of your insurance card for assistance.
A deductible is the amount you must pay out-of-pocket for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay. For example, if you have a $1,000 deductible, you pay the first $1,000 of covered services yourself.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Endocrinologist / Diabetes Specialist, Internal Medicine
