As COVID-19 continues to affect our lives, MTA Benefits has the programs that members need to help navigate the pandemic, as well as resources to provide assistance when it’s needed.
- Access Nationwide Discounts can help you save on thousands of useful products and services including Shipt, Adobe, Cost Plus World Market and Kohl’s.
- The new financial planning program couldn’t have come at a better time. You’ll be able to evaluate your financial well-being and receive guidance on everything from creating a budget to planning your estate.
- Mortgage and real estate services are available — whether you’re refinancing due to low rates or realizing that your home no longer meets your needs. Save up to $3,000 with Mid-Island Mortgage and get a cash-back rebate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Commonwealth Real Estate.
- Office Depot/OfficeMax has everything you need, from pens and highlighters to printers and ergonomic chairs. Members save on thousands of products and get free next-day delivery on orders of more than $50.
- Student loan debt has been a topic of concern since well before the pandemic began. If you’re in need of guidance, Cambridge Credit Counseling’s advisers can help you understand everything from repayment plans to forgiveness options.
- Don’t forget that your family members are eligible for many of these programs when they sign up for an MTA family membership, available at no cost. Visit www.mtabenefits.com for the membership application.
Programs providing assistance
Several of MTAB’s benefit programs have offered financial assistance to members during the pandemic. This is a testament to the quality, compassion and loyalty shown by MTA Benefits’ partners. Hanover Insurance provided its customers with auto insurance coverage a 15 percent premium return in April and May due to the fact that fewer cars were on the road. MetLife Dental’s fully insured PPO customers received a 25 percent premium credit because non-emergency services were not available during the shutdown.
NEA Member Benefits’ credit card, personal loan and online banking programs all encouraged members who needed financial assistance to contact them directly. The NEA AD&D/Life Insurance program allowed for premium extensions if members had difficulty paying during the pandemic. In addition, the NEA Complimentary Life Insurance program modified its coverage so that any member who died or dies between March 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020, receives the full $1,000 benefit.
For updated information on all programs, discounts and assistance available as a result of the pandemic, visit www.mtabenefits.com/COVID-19-member-assistance.
