Relatives of deceased municipal employees who belonged to two of New York City’s largest unions have been unable to promptly obtain death certificates that enable them to secure continued health coverage and other benefits, according to labor leaders
As workers begin to demand more posthumous security if they become infected with the coronavirus, some remaining relatives are unable to get basic documentation entitling them to those benefits.who belonged to two of New York City’s largest unions have been unable to promptly obtain death certificates that enable them to secure continued health coverage and other benefits, according to labor leaders.
Relatives of many of the 52 members of the United Federation of Teachers who have died are facing the same problem, union representatives told POLITICO. “I have family members who are waiting over a month for a death certificate, so that delays any other benefits they could possibly get,” Penny said. “On top of losing your loved one, now you are concerned with health insurance.”
A spokesperson at the Department of Health, Patrick Gallahue, disputed that there is a significant delay in issuing death certificates. Mayor Bill de Blasio, when asked Monday for an update on these reported delays, said he was “very adamant” about offering “broad strokes answers.”
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