Welcome to 1199cfunds.org
Welcome to 1199cfunds.org – the online home for the 1199C Benefit & Pension Funds for Hospital and Health Care Employees – Philadelphia and Vicinity. This site is designed to provide you-and your family-with round-the-clock-access to information about your Health and Welfare & Pension benefits.
We are the Benefit & Pension Fund for Hospital and Health Care Employees – Philadelphia and Vicinity. Since 1991, we have provided health & welfare and pension benefits for over 8,000 members and retirees and their families.
Generally, our Health & Welfare and Pension benefits are funded by participating employers who make contributions to the Fund as the result of a collective bargaining agreement. Click here for a list of participating employers.
News & Events
Healthy You - March 2021 Edition - Your Source For A Happy & Healthy Lifestyle
When it comes to weight loss, diet has a greater impact than physical activity. Understanding what influences the foods you choose may help you make healthier choices. [ read more ]
Benefit and Pension Fund To Work Remotely For The Foreseeable Future
For the safety and well-being of our employees and members, the Benefit and Pension Fund’s have decided to shut down our offices as of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25th. [ read more ]
New Medical Provider - Keystone Health Plan East
We are happy to announce effective December 1, 2020, our new medical provider will be Independence Blue Cross Keystone Health Plan East Point of Service. Keystone Health Plan East (Keystone) is committed to bringing you an innovative, cost-effective health benefits solution that will enhance the health and well-being of you [ read more ]
District 1199C Benefits & Pension Fund Moves To Phase Two, Limited Access
In accordance with the guidelines regarding the covid-19 outbreak, the benefit and pension funds will be moving to phase two of our covid-19 plan with limited access and staff at our 1319 locust Street location. [ read more ]
Nutrition and Hydration: Quick Facts for COVID-19 Patients Recovering at Home
In the US, only around 12% of those infected with COVID-19 will require hospitalization.1 The remaining 88% are people who will manage their illness and recover at home. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 infection are fever, cough, and shortness of breath; these symptoms are usually accompanied by fatigue and [ read more ]
CDC Guideline for PPE Gear When Caring for Confirmed or Suspect COVID-19
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when caring for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Guide to donning (putting on the gear) & doffing (taking off the gear) PPE. [ read more ]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs
What is COVID-19? What are the symptoms of COVID-19? How is COVID-19 spread? We've assembled a list of frequently asked question to help inform members about the details around the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. [ read more ]
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Benefit Fund for Hospital and Health Care Employees – Philadelphia and Vicinity (“Fund”) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. The Fund does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, [ read more ]
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