ALL LS-1 CONTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 15, 2016 for the benefit period that begins Sept. 1, 2016.

IMPORTANT: There is NO MORE BUY UP from this point forward.

Only teaching (private and institutional) and/or solo, live engagements performed between January 1 to June 30, 2016 can be reported on the LS-1 (i.e. no theater or electronic media work). Please call to discuss any other exceptions.

• If there are multiple employers and/or students, a separate LS-1 contract must be submitted for each one.
• Health contributions CANNOT EXCEED 15 percent of the gross wages.
• Work dues must be included at the time of submission.
• You must be a member in good standing (i.e. all past due work dues and membership dues must be up to date).
• Proof of engagement must be included — copies of contracts, invoices, pay stubs/vouchers, spreadsheets of private students, etc.
• No benefits will be processed unless all these criteria are met.

Please contact Bettina Covo at (212) 245-4802, ext. 152 to arrange an appointment. All checks and completed paperwork should be sent to Bettina Covo, Local 802, 322 West 48th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10036.