Security Benefit Fund

Construction Trade Branch Security Benefit Fund

FAQ's

Can I take out money from the SRP for unreimbursable medical or dental expenses?

Yes. You will need a current bill or statement from your provider as well as an Explanation of Benefit form from Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield or MetLife. Also, the SRP cannot accept co-payments from Medco Health or Empire BlueCross BlueShield. The SRP is not a reimbursement plan similar to the Security Benefit Fund. If you pay your medical (dental) claims or tuition bills you will not be allowed to take monies from the SRP as a hardship withdrawal.

When should I apply for closing costs from the Security Benefit Fund?

When you plan to purchase a residence, you must apply for and receive this benefit prior to the closing of your principal residence.

When should I apply for Housing Rental?

In the case of renting a housing unit, you must submit your paperwork including your lease before the rental agreement date.

What is the union's address and phone number?

The union’s phone number is 718-392-3420. They are located at 27-08 40th Avenue Long Island City, New York 11101.

If I change my address with the Fund Office, will that change my address with everyone?

Completing a change of address form and submitting it to the Fund Office, will change your address with the Fund Office, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medco and MetLife. You must notify the union separately so that your address will change with them as well.

New York State Unemployment no longer sends out checks. Rather, it issues debit cards. What do I submit for proof to substantiate the Security Benefit Replacement Wages benefit?

You can log onto New York unemployment’s website, enter your Social Security number and the PIN number that you assigned the debit card and printout a transaction history of all payments that were made to you by unemployment.