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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
VETERANS DISABILITY CLAIM
PERSONAL LEgAL SERVICES PLAN
MEMBERS ONLY INFORMATION
KNOW RIGHTS
If you are injured at work or you have a work-related medical condition (such as a repetitive stress injury like carpal tunnel syndrome) or an occupational disease, notify your employer and see a physician who accepts Workers’ Compensation.
If your physician says you have medical conditions that prevent you from working for at least a year, if you are under retirement age, or even if you are collecting a pension or ready to retire, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDB).
If you have been injured in an auto accident outside of work, or from a dog bite, from a non work-related slip and fall or due to a malfunctioning product, you may have a Personal Injury claim.
If you are a veteran and have been denied a service-related medical disability for medical issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, effects from Agent Orange or other chemicals, you may have a veterans disability claim.
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS
Provide you and your dependents with the knowledge and affordability to protect your legal rights in personal matters.
TAKINg CARE OF BUSINESS
Illness or disability requiring long-term care can happen at any time to you, your spouse, child or parent, and threaten savings or your home ownership. Access attorneys who specialize in these areas.
WE CAN HELP!
The CSEA Legal Department oversees the Legal Services Program and CSEA has endorsed the statewide law firm of Fine, Olin & Anderman, LLP, to represent members for injury-related matters. Call CSEA at 1-800- 342-4146, and follow the prompts for “Legal Services, Injury-Related Matters” and/or “Non-Injury Related Matters.” You will be connected to Fine, Olin & Anderman, LLP, or the Legal Services Program administrator.
Retiring soon?
Join a
Considering retirement? CSEA locals may pay the first year of CSEA Retiree dues, which are only $24.
Our efforts through the
years have protected public pensions and Social Security against assaults by shortsighted politicians who want to dismantle the system that protects your standard of living.
These days, you can’t take anything for granted. You need your union to protect what you have and likewise, we need you to maintain strength in numbers. Dues are only $2 per month and can be deducted directly from your pension check.
Retiree local!
Here is what you get:
• Representation at the
federal, state and local government levels to protect your interests;
• Membership in a CSEA Retiree Local, as well as AFSCME Retiree Local 1000;
• Local retiree meetings to socialize and get updates on retirement benefits;
• Subscriptions to publications, including the CSEA Retiree News; and
• Member-only benefits that can save you money on many consumer needs.
To learn more visit cseany.org/retiree-members or on Facebook: facebook.com/cseanyretirees
May 2016
Don’t Zone Out/Let’s all get home safe again!
CSEA’s longstanding support of baseball across New York will once again have a focused message this season that promotes our “Don’t Zone Out” campaign to end distracted driving and enforce work zone safety. Discounted admission for CSEA nights will be offered at ball parks across the state.
Visit your region page at cseany.org for details in your area. More details will be published in the June Work Force.
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