Union Plus Offers Help for Survivors of Louisiana Floods

If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by the recent flooding in southeast Louisiana, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program. 

Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants of $500 are available to eligible members who have a Union Plus Credit Card, Union Plus Life or Accidental Death Insurance, or Union Plus Auto Insurance, or Union Plus Mortgage.

Participants who live in Acadia, Ascension, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Washington and West Feliciana parishes may be eligible for these grants. Damage assessments are continuing for other parishes. The money does not have to be repaid.

To qualify for a Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant, your residence must be in one of the above-listed parishes and:

1. Have been a victim of the severe weather in counties designated by FEMA as qualifying for individual assistance. (Visit UnionPlus.org/LAFloodto be redirected to the FEMA Louisiana flood information page for a list of qualifying parishes.)
2. Have experienced a significant loss of income or property within the last six months due to the disaster.
3. Have had a Union Plus Credit Card, Union Plus Life or Accidental Death Insurance, or Union Plus Auto Insurance, or Union Plus Mortgage for at least 12 months with the account or policy in good standing (be up-to-date on payments).

To apply for a disaster relief grant if you participate in any of the following programs call:

• Union Plus Credit Card: 1 (800) 622-2580
• Union Plus Mortgage: 1 (800) 472-2005
• Union Plus Insurance: 1 (800) 472-2005

The Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund has provided nearly $1 million in assistance to union members facing hardships following Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, floods, wild fires and other natural disasters.

For more information about the Union Plus disaster benefits, visit UnionPlus.org/Disaster.

If you are not involved in the Union Plus program, there are federal disaster aid programs that can assist those affected by the floods. Visit UnionPlus.org/LAFloodto be redirected to the FEMA Louisiana flood information page.

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