Health & benefits

Teamcare and regional fund coverage, waiting periods, leave-of-absence rules, and denied claims.

• What happens to my UPS health benefits during a leave of absence? — Benefits continue during approved FMLA and workers' comp leaves; other unpaid leaves may require self-pay or COBRA.
• What should I do if my UPS health claim is denied? — File an appeal with the Teamster health fund (Teamcare or regional) — the contract isn't the appeal path, the plan document is.
• When does health insurance start for new UPS hires? — Most new full-time hires get Teamster health coverage after a waiting period — commonly 9 to 12 months — set in the Master.
• Do part-time UPS employees get health insurance? — Yes. Part-time inside employees get fully employer-paid Teamster health coverage after the waiting period — a major benefit of the contract.