5 ways Member Benefits can help you maximize your summer

nother academic year has concluded and summer has finally arrived, but NYSUT members don’t have the luxury of spending the next few months at an exotic beach. Instead, you likely find yourself working on continuing education opportunities, catching up on various projects, and trying to carve out some time for yourself and loved ones.

As you look to balance your professional and personal obligations this summer, remember that NYSUT Member Benefits can help you along the way. Read on for five ways to maximize your summer and beyond.

#1: Calm App

All NYSUT in-service and retiree members receive unlimited free access to the full Calm library of sleep, meditation, and relaxation content. This popular app offers meditations and specialized music playlists to help with stress and focus, mindful movement video and audio, nature scenes and sounds, specific content tailored for children, and more. Members can add up to five dependents (age 16 or older) to receive their own premium Calm subscription.

#2: Peer Support Line

Whether you’re dealing with a specific stressful issue or would just like to speak with a supportive voice, the Peer Support Line is available free to all NYSUT members. This confidential helpline is staffed by trained in-service and retired individuals who have walked in your shoes and fully understand the unique challenges that NYSUT members face on a daily basis.

#3: MB Discounts & Deals
No matter what your plans may be this summer, chances are you can save some money on them with our MB Discounts & Deals program. NYSUT members can save up to 50% at more than 1 million locations with this program, including over 18,000 New York state deals. Enjoy savings on hotels and flights, vehicle rentals, theme parks and attractions, restaurants, sporting events and concerts, and so much more. Get started today at mbdeals.enjoymydeals.com with a preferred email address, a password, and your seven-digit NYSUT ID number.

#4. ODP Business Solutions

Another academic year will be here before you know it; NYSUT members can save up to 75% on the ODP Business Solutions “Best Value List” of preferred products. Shop back-to-school or office items (including laptops, tablets, and desktop computers), ink and toner, cleaning products, workstations, and larger electronics. Purchases must be made online to utilize the full savings opportunities.

#5. Insurance/Legal/Financial Services

Don’t forget about these crucial programs that are designed to protect your loved ones. If your life has changed recently or it’s been a while since you shopped for insurance, there’s never a better time than the present. Perhaps you’re seeking unbiased legal advice regarding estate planning or have questions about developing a sound financial plan. Member Benefits can assist with that too.

Bonus: Member Advocacy

When you participate in our endorsed benefits, you receive the added protection of having a trusted advocate by your side. Member Benefits staff take great pride in assisting members with questions, concerns, or issues that may arise with our endorsed benefits.

Visit memberbenefits.nysut.org or call 800-626-8101 to learn more about all that is available to you from NYSUT Member Benefits.