Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions received by the SEIU 721 Member Connection.

If you need more information or if you’re facing a problem at work, contact the SEIU 721 Member Connection at (877) 721-4YOU or by sending an email. The Member Connection team is available by phone Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We will respond to email messages within 48 hours.

General Questions

Los Angeles County

City of Los Angeles & LA/Orange County Cities

Inland Area

Tri-Counties

General Questions


How can I get a membership card?

We no longer offer Access or provide membership cards.


Where can I find a copy of my contract?

On the SEIU 721 Contracts page you will see links for four regions, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles/Orange County Cities, Tri-Counties and Inland Area. When you click on the one that applies to you, you will see a list of individual bargaining units or employers. Choose the bargaining unit or employer that applies to you, and you can open your contract as a PDF document that you can search by keyword.


How can I purchase discounted tickets to amusement parks and special events?

Your membership in SEIU 721 entitles you and your family to many special discounts, substantial savings on special events, theme parks, movies and much more through the SEIU 721 Access Discounts. Great savings are available for Disneyland, Legoland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Sea World, movie theater tickets and much more. You can find more information here.

Online ticket purchases now available through SEIU 721 website. It just got a lot easier to get discounted tickets through SEIU 721. Just click the link of the tickets you want to purchase below and buy them online. All you need is your Membership Card ID. Lost your Membership Card ID? No problem. You can retrieve it online or call Member Connection at 1-877-721-4YOU (4968).


As a member of SEIU 721, what benefits do I receive?

As an active employee and a member of SEIU 721, you are eligible for a range of benefits, discounts and programs. You are automatically covered for $2,000 life insurance and an additional $2,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance (a total of $4,000 if accidental death). Click here for a full listing of your union-paid benefits, discounts, and programs.

You are also entitled to all of the benefits and discounts offered through Union Plus, including loans, legal services, SEIU scholarships, Auto Club, mail-order pharmacy, mortgage program, etc.

Additionally, the following voluntary supplemental benefit programs are available to SEIU 721 members through payroll deduction:

  • Disability Income Plan:  Protect your income with a competitive disability income plan which pays 60% of your income, up to $1,800 monthly, if you become disabled due to illness or injury. Applications received within 60 days of union membership are guaranteed a $500 minimum monthly benefit.
  • Vision Service Plan:  You and your family can receive full eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and the latest in eye care fashion and technology.
  • Dental Plan:  Purchase primary coverage or supplement existing benefits, if your current plan requires you to pay deductibles and co-payments.
  • Cancer and Catastrophic:  Supplement your current medical plan with low-cost coverage that can be applied toward any deductibles and co-payments. It also pays a daily hospital income payment in addition to any other benefits you may receive.

For more information about these supplemental benefits, please call 877-802-9740.


I don’t see my question listed here. How can I get more information?

Contact the SEIU 721 Member Connection at 1-877-721-4YOU or by filling out a form online. Staff members are available by phone Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm, and will respond online within 48 hours.

Los Angeles County


How can I get information on my dues and membership status?

Los Angeles County employees should contact the Membership Analyst line at 213-251-3757 or email membership@seiu721.org


As an LA County employee, what are my LA County health benefits?

LA County employees with questions about health benefits should call the Options Benefits Hotline at 213-388-9982 to speak with a representative anytime Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Options hotline is open for additional hours in October, the month of open enrollment.

You can also learn more about your LA County employee benefits (and enroll online) at the County of Los Angeles Benefits Site or call 888-822-0487 to enroll by phone.

Telephone numbers:
Kaiser:                                            800-464-4000
PacifiCare, now UnitedHealthCare:     800-367-2660
Delta Dental:                                    888-335-8227


I don’t see my question listed here. How can I get more information?

Contact the SEIU 721 Member Connection at 1-877-721-4YOU or by filling out a form online. Staff members are available by phone Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm, and will respond online within 48 hours.

Los Angeles/Orange County Cities


How can I get information on dues and membership status?

Employees of the City of Los Angeles and other cities in the Los Angeles area and Orange County should contact the Membership Analyst line at 213-251-3757 or email membership@seiu721.org.


What are my health benefits as a City of Los Angeles employee?

Call the City of Los Angeles Office for Flex Benefits at 213-978-1655. If you have any problems with city benefits, please call Steve McKearney 213-368-8662 in the Benefits Department.


As a City of Los Angeles member, what are my supplemental benefits?

In addition to SEIU 721 Recreation Discounts, Union Plus discounts and benefits, and $2,000 life insurance and an additional $2,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance (a total of $4,000 if accidental death) coverage, you have access to a range of additional programs and benefits including vision, dental, and life insurance.  For more information contact Zenith, the administrator for SEIU 721 Benefits Trust, at (877) 802-9740. Username: SEIU, Password: local721


I don’t see my question listed here. How can I get more information?

Contact the SEIU 721 Member Connection at 1-877-721-4YOU or by filling out a form online. Staff members are available by phone Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm, and will respond online within 48 hours.

Inland Area


How can I get information on dues and membership status?

Employees of the County of Riverside, City of Riverside and other Inland region employers should contact the Membership Analyst line at 213-251-3757 or email membership@seiu721.org.


As a Riverside County employee, what are my health benefits?

Riverside County employees with questions about health benefits should call the Riverside County Benefits Hotline at 951-955-4981 or visit the County of Riverside Human Resources web site.

Medical:
Blue Shield                       800-642-6155
Exclusive Care                  800-962-1133
Exclusive Care Select        800-962-1133
Kaiser Senior adv HMO     800-464-4000
Pacificare Secure Horizon 800-624-8822


As a Riverside County employee, how can I get information about my dental, vision and other benefits?

Dental:
Concordia HMO                866-357-3304
Concordia PPO                 800-322-0366
Freedom Dental                 888-540-9488
Local Adv Plus                  888-540-9488

Vision:
Spectera                         800-638-3120

Life Insurance:
Union Life:                         800-499-9190

Disability:
SEIU 721 members are eligible for short-term (Sedgwick Short Term Disability) or long-term disability (Standard Long Term Disability). You can get information at the County of Riverside Human Resources web site.


As a Riverside County employee, how can I get information about my retirement?

Please call 800-458-1010 for assistance, 8 am to 6 pm Eastern. Pension benefit estimates are provided upon request by the participant. Requests can also be emailed to benefitfundinfo@seiu.org.


As a Riverside County employee, what are my supplemental benefits?

In addition to SEIU 721 Recreation Discounts, Union Plus discounts and benefits, and $2,000 life insurance and an additional $2,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance (a total of $4,000 if accidental death) coverage, supplemental insurance is available through Colonial. The enrollment period is ongoing; members can enroll anytime in the year.  Please contact Michael Gates at 951-453-6666 at Colonial for assistance.


I don’t see my question listed here. How can I get more information?

Contact the SEIU 721 Member Connection at 1-877-721-4YOU or by filling out a form online. Staff members are available by phone Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm, and will respond online within 48 hours.

Tri-Counties


How can I get information on dues and membership status?

To check on your membership status, contact the Membership Analyst line at 213-251-3757 or email membership@seiu721.org.


As a Ventura County employee, what are my health benefits?

For more information about the Ventura County Health Care Plan, call customer service Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (805) 677-8787.

Here are some other contacts:


As a Ventura County employee, how can I get information about my retirement?

You can contact the Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association (VCERA) at (805) 339-4250. The VCERA web site has a retirement calculator.


I don’t see my question listed here. How can I get more information

Contact the SEIU 721 Member Connection at 1-877-721-4YOU or by filling out a form online. Staff members are available by phone Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm, and will respond online within 48 hours.