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  • June 2026 - Updated Verizon - $$ - Work and Family Fund CHANGES
    Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

    The Collective Bargaining Agreement between CWA/IBEW and Verizon requires the Company to fund the programs enacted by the Work and Family Committees at $1.4 million per year, each August through 2030. 

    Note: effective immediately, PLEASE EMAIL all Work and Family forms to:   verizon.benefits.team@verizon.com - 

    • the due dates have NOT changed 

    2026 Forms are now available for:

    • Summer Camp - to age 16
      • Maximum $1,000 per family
      • Maximum $500 per child
      • Online submission thru VZ BenefitsConnection (tentative launch August 2026)
        • Employees would be required to enter their dependent name, provider name, EIN#, amount paid, and upload a copy of proof of payment to submit their request for processing.

    Health and Wellness and College Books have been suspended for 2026

    Appeal Process:

    Appeals must be received within 45 days of your written notification of denial of enrollment or within 45 days of a denial of reimbursement for expenses.

    Appeals must be submitted to:      verizon.benefits.team@verizon.com 

    • Please put:  Program Name - Appeal in the subject line of the email 
      • You must attach all necessary documentation when filing an appeal.
      • Include a valid reach number and current email address for a response.

    We will continue to do our best to make the proper decisions to utilize the funds available to us in an equitable and appropriate manner.

    For more information, please contact Theresa Devine, Secretary, CWA 1118 - 518-782-9977

    Verizon Corp and CWA NYNE/IBEW Local 2213 reserve all rights to alter or modify all eligibility requirements for this "program" or any other “Work and Family reimbursement programs", including but not limited to the amount(s) paid for the reimbursement, eligibility of applicants, proof of payment and all other provisions of this "program" or any other “Work and Family reimbursement programs”, including the decision to discontinue this "program" or any other "Work and Family reimbursement program" at any time.


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