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Exclusive Member Perks

You work hard for Colorado. You deserve security and peace of mind.

Colorado state employees are covered by the Partnership Agreement regardless of their union membership status. Since members are the ones fighting and winning for all state workers, we get some perks along the way! Members can save hundreds per year on insurance, legal services, and more.

Lee Mestas, COWINS union steward.

Savings on auto insurance

Legal services for $16.90 per month

Up to 50% off college tuition

Free trauma counseling

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Valuable benefits that support you and your family

Auto insurance savings

Free with your membership: Save as much as $500-$600 on auto insurance each year.
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Legal services

Members get comprehensive legal coverage for just $16.90/month — wills, family law, adoptions, and more.
Learn about legal services

Union Plus credit card

No annual fee credit card made specifically for union members, with hardship assistance if you face financial trouble.
Visit Union Plus

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Free with your membership: $11,250 for an accidental death, a benefit that doubles if death occurs on the job.
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Discounts on car rentals and hotel rooms help me visit my kid in college. Access to home loans, disaster relief, and other discounts help keep my family safe and healthy.
Krista Bernard
COWINS steward, Department of Human Services
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Explore all your benefits

COWINS members are eligible for the benefits provided to members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

Supplemental Health Insurance

Your state health insurance is good, but it doesn't cover everything. Colonial Life helps fill the gaps.

  • Accident insurance - Cash for broken bones, emergency room visits, injuries
  • Critical illness insurance - Cash payment for cancer, heart attack, stroke diagnosis
  • Cancer insurance - Separate coverage specifically for cancer-related expenses
  • Hospital indemnity insurance - Cash to help with co-pays and deductibles when you're hospitalized
  • Short-term disability insurance - Replaces part of your income if you can't work due to illness or injury

Life Insurance

  • Term life insurance - Affordable additional coverage during high-need years
  • Whole life insurance - Permanent coverage to protect your family's way of life

Additional Coverage

  • Dental insurance - Coverage for routine cleanings to advanced procedures
  • Vision insurance - Help with costs for routine preventive eye care
  • WellCard discounts - Savings on health and wellness services, doctor visits, prescriptions
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Transportation Savings

  • Auto insurance - $500-$600 in savings (featured above)
  • Auto buying program - Up to $2,000 in benefits when buying from certified dealers
  • Auto loans - Competitive rates through Union Plus

Home and housing

  • Home insurance - Reduced rates and enhanced coverage options
  • Home mortgage benefits - Special financing options through Wells Fargo for union members

Education and career

  • College tuition discounts - Up to 50 percent off at regionally accredited online schools
  • College scholarships - For you and your children through AFT
  • Professional development grants - AFT grants to advance your career
  • Educational loan programs - Favorable terms through AFT
  • Continuing education discounts - Lifelong learning support
  • Student debt management - Tools through Candidly to manage existing debt

Personal loans and credit

  • Union Plus credit card - No annual fee with hardship assistance (featured above)
  • Personal loans - Better rates than banks through Union Plus programs

Everyday discounts

  • Cell phone plan discounts - Monthly savings on your phone bill
  • Travel and vacation savings - Discounts for when you want to get away
  • Shopping discounts and cash back - Savings at major retailers
  • Entertainment and recreation deals - Movies, theme parks, and more
  • Identity theft protection - Protection in our digital world

Financial emergencies

  • Union Plus credit card hardship assistance - Help if you face job loss or financial difficulties
  • Hardship programs - Support if you're struggling with job insecurity or natural disaster
  • Financial education - Free debt counseling and money management through KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education)

Legal Defense

  • PORAC Legal Defense Fund - No-cost representation for members with law enforcement duties, including patrol officers, parole officers, criminal investigators, police communication techs, and police officers.

Mental health and wellness

  • Trauma counseling - Free help and healing whenever you need it, wherever you are

Ready to dive deeper? Visit our benefit partners directly:

AFT

Members can access benefits including financial programs, scholarships, and other discounts through AFT Member Benefits.
Explore AFT Benefits

SEIU

Members can access benefits including financial programs, home and auto programs, and other discounts through SEIU Member Benefits.
Explore SEIU Benefits

Supplemental Insurance

Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance helps with expenses health insurance doesn’t cover for Colorado WINS members.
Visit Colonial Life

Union Plus

Members can access Union Plus benefits through the AFL-CIO for financial programs, home and auto programs, and other discounts.
Explore Union Plus Benefits

PORAC Legal Defense Fund

No-cost representation for members with law enforcement duties, including patrol officers, parole officers, criminal investigators, police communication techs, and police officers. COWINS members are enrolled in Plan II for civil and criminal actions.
Visit PORAC legal Defense fund
Dispatching means sticking our necks out in emergencies, and that’s risky. Before, if we were sued, we had to find and pay lawyers out of pocket. Now if we’re a union member, PORAC does that for us!
Isabel Valdez
COWINS steward, Department of Public Safety
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How to get started

Already a member?

Choose the benefit you want from the options above, visit the partner website, and mention you're a Colorado WINS member to access your discounts.
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Not a member yet?

Join Colorado WINS to unlock all these benefits. With potential savings of hundreds of dollars per year, membership pays for itself.
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Need help? Contact us at info@cowins.org or (719) 545-0677. We'll help you navigate your benefits and connect with the right programs.

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