Legal

The legal benefits described in this section are provided through the CWA Local 1180 Legal Benefits Fund. This Fund is a trust, separate and distinct from the trust maintained for the Security Benefits Fund, the Retirees Benefits Fund, the Education Fund, and the Members’ Annuity Fund.

Who's Eligible?

When Does Coverage Begin?

When Does Coverage End?

What Happens When I Retire?

How Does The Plan Work?

Member vs. Member Disputes

What Does The Plan Cover?

Is There A Time Limit On The Legal Services Provided To You?

Are There Geographical Limitations?

What Are The General Matter Benefits?

What Are The Civil Matter Benefits?

What Is The Court Cost Disbursement Benefit?

What Is The Legal Benefits Program For Out-Of-Area Members?

What Is Not Covered By The Plan?

Request for Review of Denial of Claim

What Are The Criminal Matter Benefits?

CWA Local 1180 Legal Benefits Fund
6 Harrison Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 966-5353
(888) 966-5353 Out-of-area
www.cwa1180.org

Board of Trustees
Arthur Cheliotes
Linda Jenkins
Gina Strickland
Gloria Middleton
Gerald Brown

Administrator
Dwight R. Kearns

Fund Counsel
Spivak, Lipton, LLP

Fund Auditor
Gould, Kobrick and Schlapp, P.C.

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