Benefit programs
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) offers a comprehensive range of benefit programs designed to support its members' health, financial stability, and overall well-being. These benefits include health insurance plans, mortgage assistance, scholarship opportunities, exclusive discounts through Union Plus, and various voluntary insurance options. These programs are tailored to meet the diverse needs of APWU members, ensuring they have access to essential resources and support.
APWU Health Plan
The APWU offers two great health care options for postal and federal employees and their families.
For more information, visit the APWU Health Plan Web site, www.apwuhp.com, or call or write to:
Kenny Printz – Health Plan Coordinator
Monique Carter – Assistant Health Plan
Coordinator Contact Information: 610-522-4520,
Fax: 610-522-4533,
864 Main Street, Darby, PA 19023.
The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship
Read the 2025 APWU Scholarship Brochure here.
The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship will award $8000 ($2000 annually) to ten recipients (one male and one female from each of the five postal regions) to apply towards their four-year college tuition.
Vocational Scholarship winners will receive up to $3,000 for specialized training in such fields as culinary arts, medical or dental assistant, electrician, real estate, auto mechanic, certified IT/computer education, cosmetology, or massage therapy, etc. Eligible programs can be of a nine-month to three-year duration.
Best Essay Award
One “Best Essay” winner is selected from the applicant pool to receive a one-time $2,000 award towards his or her four-year college tuition.
The scholarships are open only to high school seniors. Applicants may apply for only either Hallbeck or Vocational, not both.
Please note: APWU will be accepting unofficial transcriptions in lieu of official transcripts for the time being.
- May 31, 2025 is the deadline for the APWU to receive completed applications.
- The scholarships are open only to high school seniors. Applicants may apply for only either Hallbeck or Vocational, not both.
Applicants must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or legally adopted child of a current, retired, or deceased APWU member. Proof of membership required for deceased members.
Click here to read about the 2024 APWU Scholarship Wi
Voluntary Benefits Plan
The Voluntary Benefits Plan provides voluntary insurance benefits designed especially for APWU members. It offers disability, life, dental, hospital indemnity and now automobile insurance, as well as numerous other programs.
These benefits plans are available to all Active, PSE, Retiree and Associate dues-paying APWU members only.
Union Plus Discounts and Services
Union Plus offers APWU members a wide range of exclusive, money-saving benefits. Click here for a downloadable flyer. You don’t need to join or pay a fee: As an APWU member, you and your family are automatically eligible to receive free Union Plus benefits and discounted services, including:
- Entertainment Discounts, such as reduced prices for movie tickets and rentals, theme park tickets and more
- College Planning Services
- Pet Insurance and Savings
- Clothing Discounts
- Online Tax Services
View the APWU Union Plus brochure here: