Resources
This list will be updated as benefit provider information changes. Call the CWA Local 1180 Security Benefits Office at 212.966.5353 for phone numbers not listed here.
| Access-A-Ride | 877.337.2017 | new.mta.info/accessibility/paratransit |
| Amalgamated Life | 914.367.5000 | www.amalgamatedlife.com/contact/ |
| Annuity Fund | 877.999.3555 | www.asonet.com/welcome.aspx |
| Aetna NYC | 800.445.8742 | www.aetnabetterhealth.com/ny/contact-us |
| Capital Rx | 844.227.7962 | www.cap-rx.com/ |
| CWA District 1 | 212.344.2515 | www.district1.cwa-union.org/ |
| Costco Mail Order | 800.607.6861 | www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/36814871/mail-order-cwa-local-1180/2 |
| Comprehensive Professional Systems Optical (CPS) | 212.675.5745 | www.cpsoptical.com/findProvider.aspx |
| DCAS Important Email Addresses | ||
| List Eligible Status Inquiries | LMACustomerServicesUnit@dcas.nyc.gov | |
| Certification Inquiries | LMACertificationUnit@dcas.nyc.gov | |
| Appeal Inquiries | ||
Performance, Eligibility & Seniority inquiries | EligibilityandSeniorityUnit@dcas.nyc.gov | |
Disposition/Amendment assistance inquiries | turnarounddisposition@dcas.nyc.gov | |
Special Military inquiries | ||
| Daniel Cook & Assoc. | 212.505.5050 | www.dhcook.com/groups/cwa-1180/ |
| Dentcare/Healthplex | 800.468.0608 | www.healthplex.com/ |
| DC37 | 212.815.7555 | www.dc37.net/about/locals/locals |
| ElderPlan | 718.921.7898 | www.elderplan.org/ |
| Emblem GHI General Information | 800.624.2414 | www.emblemhealth.com/Members |
| Emblem HIP General Information | 800.447.6929 | www.emblemhealth.com/Providers/Provider-Manual/Medical-Transportation-Procedures/General-Information-and-Contacts |
| Empire BlueCross/BlueShield | 800.767.8672 | www.empireblue.com |
| Express Scripts | 877.534.3682 | www.express-scripts.com/ |
| General Vision Services (GVS) | 855.653.0586 | www.generalvision.com/ |
| Local 1180 Benefits Fund | 212.966.5353 | www.cwa1180.org/benefits-home |
| Local 1180 Retiree Division | 212.226.5800 | |
| Medicare | 800.MEDICARE | www.medicare.gov/index |
| Mirkin & Gordon | 718.895.7160 | mirkingordon.com/ |
| Office of Labor Relations (Retiree) | 212.513.0470 | www1.nyc.gov/site/olr/health/healthhome.page |
| New York City Retirement System (NYCERS) | 347.643.3000 | |
| Social Security Administration | 800.772.1213 | www.ssa.gov/ |
| TransAmerica Life Insurance | 800.797.2643 | www.transamerica.com/individual/ |
| Vision Screening | 800.652.0063 | www.cwa1180.org/docs/default-source/benefits-files/active-benefits/sbf-optical-plan-letter.pdf?sfvrsn=e51c016c_2 |