In the event that an enrolled Senior Citizen Health Program participant dies, his or her designated beneficiary is eligible to receive a $5,000 survivor benefit if:

• The participant was covered by the Senior Citizen Health Program at the time of death, and
• Based entirely on earnings, the participant qualified for 15 years of coverage as an active participant under the Individual or Family Health Plans. 

To receive this benefit, the beneficiary must contact the New York AFTRA H&R office at (800) 562-4690 within 36 months of the participant’s death to apply for this benefit and submit required documentation.

Refer to the 2011 Health Plan Summary Plan Description and relevant Benefits Updates for complete information and details.

Please note: The information provided above is summarized and is not a complete description of the actual terms and provisions of the AFTRA Health Plan documents.  If any conflict arises between the information contained on this website and the actual Plan documents, or if any point is not discussed on this website or is only partially discussed, the Plan documents will govern in all cases. The Board of Trustees (or its duly authorized designee) reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to amend, modify, terminate or interpret and decide all matters under the Plan, or any benefits provided under the Plan, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason.