Member Benefits

MEMBER BENEFITS

Benefits of Joining UPMA as a Postmaster, Manager, Supervisor or EAS Professional

  • UPMA is the only management organization that can represent you at Postal Headquarters on specific Postmaster issues, including the planning and development of pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

  •  Annual national and chapter conventions that offer training to help you be successful.

  • National officers serve one term only in their current positions.

  • As an active member, you have the privilege to vote and hold leadership positions at all levels of the organization.

  • A national website—unitedpma.org—offering the latest information regarding the organization, legislative issues, online training videos and Postal Service information that affects your career.

  • A national magazine and chapter publications that contain information important to you in your current position and will help you in your future endeavors.

  • As a UPMA member you have access to the network of Adverse Action Member reps, should the need arise. As an active EAS member of UPMA for at least one year prior to the date of an initial proposed adverse action you are eligible for the Legal Defense Plan.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Benefits of Joining UPMA as an Associate

  • UPMA wants to help you meet your goals and is the premier management organization that allows you to become a member before being promoted to an EAS position.

  • A network of active postal employees who will help prepare you to take advantage of opportunities for upward mobility.

  • All national UPMA leaders and chapter presidents are current USPS employees.

  • A national website—unitedpma.org—offering the latest information regarding the organization, legislative issues, online training videos and Postal Service information that affects your career.

  • A national magazine and chapter publications that contain information important to you and in your future endeavors.

  • Annual national and chapter conventions that offer training to help you be successful.

If all of these benefits weren’t enough UPMA also offers:

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  • Online and in person training

  • Local chapter representation

  • We even have a chapter once you retire!

MEMBER BENEFITS

UPMA Insurance Benefits

Group Term Life

Offering low group rates and excellent bonus features. Preferred non-smoker rates, overall maximum of $300,000 for member and spouse, and optional child(ren) benefits up to $5,000 per child.

Long Term Care Insurance

A popular supplemental plan designed to provide benefits for home health care as well as nursing home stays. This comprehensive plan has very competitive rates and provides substantial benefits to avoid the catastrophic economic effects of long term health care needs.

Supplemental Health Insurance Plan

This plan is availaable to all Members (active and retired). Benefits are paid for inpatient confinement (overnight stay), outpatient surgery, and accident treatment. The benefits are paid directly to the member without regard to the FEHB plan deductible or co-insurance amounts.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan

This insurance provides up to $250,000 of coverage for all activities, 24 hours per day, anywhere in the world. $50,000 of coverage for Member costs only $35.00 per year.

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Additional UPMA Benefits

 

 

As a member of United Postmasters and Managers of America you have access to the benefits of the Signature Federal Credit Union and UPMA Partnership. For more information visit: Signature Federal Credit Union.

 

 

To learn more about your UPMA benefits through Mass Benefits Call your UPMA endorsed provider at 800-221-3083 or email mbc@massbenefits.com

 

 

Since 1982 the UPMA Supplemental Retirement Plan with Lincoln National (A+ by A.M. Best) has provided an excellent savings vehicle for UPMA members, with over $120 million of both IRA and Tax Deferred Group Annuity contributions. The Plan has consistently provided guaranteed interest returns superior to that of the general marketplace. Available to member families as well.

 

 

For as little as $11 per pay period, you have an attorney to advise and represent you if you become the subject of an inquiry or adverse action while acting in the scope of your job responsibilities. Visit the CareerGuard® website to learn more.

 

 

As a member of UPMA, you can join AAA today at a special one-year new member rate of $50.

Rate applies to a new, one-year primary Basic/Classic membership for UPMA members who do not have a currently active membership in AAA. Associates, dependents, upgrades to other membership levels and renewals are handled directly by the home club, and rates may vary.

For residents of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota, please contact Beverly Barrett at 507-289-5195 to join AAA.