HB Bulletin #93-17
August 3, 2017
HEALTH BENEFITS BULLETIN
UPDATING PERSONAL INFORMATION
REMINDER: It is your responsibility to update your personal information i.e. address, phone number, e-mail, beneficiary form(s), dependent add/delete or important notice regarding taxation, etc.
Important Note: All Updated Personal Information must be submitted by the Participant(s) only. (You become a Participant in the ILWU-PMA when you become registered.) You must notify PMA Payroll Office in person separately.
UPDATE YOUR BENEFICIARY INFORMATION
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401k Fidelity
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ILWU/PMA Welfare Plan – Life, Accidental Death and Accident Dismemberment Benefit
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Class A – Local 13 – Burial Benefit
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LIFE ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT FOR CLASS A, B & PENSIONERS
DA&D, BURIAL AND NON-INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS
(DEATH, ACCIDENTAL DEATH & ACCIDENTAL DISMEMBERMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM)
Death, Accidental Death and Accidental Dismemberment benefits are provided to active and retired Longshoremen who have eligibility under the ILWU-PMA Welfare Plan. There are two separate programs of death, accidental death and accidental dismemberment benefits; Program I covers all eligible actively employed Longshoremen. Program II covers all eligible Longshoremen retired under the ILWU-PMA Pension Plan or the ILWU-PMA Watchmen Pension Plan. Enrollment is required and Beneficiary Form must be completed.
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Program I: Active Longshoremen |
Death and Accidental Death benefits are paid to the Active Longshoreman’s designated beneficiary. Accidental dismemberment benefits are paid to the eligible Longshoreman. |
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Death Benefit……………………………$35,000 |
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Accidental Death and Accidental Dismemberment Benefit……………….$35,000 |
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Program II: Retired Longshoremen |
Death and Accidental Death benefits are paid to the Retired Longshoreman’s designated beneficiary. Accidental dismemberment benefits are paid to the eligible Longshoreman. |
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Death Benefit…………………………….$7,500 |
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Accidental Death and Accidental Dismemberment Benefit………………..$7,500 |
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NOTE: DA&D payments are NOT directly funded by Local 13. All payments are funded, and administered by The Life Insurance Company of North America Group
(Over)
BURIAL BENEFIT – LOCAL 13 (Class A & Pensioners)
BURIAL BENEFIT PROGRAM
A Burial Benefit is offered to Class A and Retired Members through MetLife. To qualify, you must be a Member in good standing and complete a Beneficiary Form (available at Local 13 – Health Benefits Office).
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Class A: Active Burial Benefit…………………………..$5,200 |
Retired Burial Benefit……………………$1,600 |
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ADDED PLUS Grief Counseling: Provides support, comfort, tools and services for coping with a loss or difficult life event to employees and their families – at work and home. Up to 5 face-to-face sessions available per event. Available with Basic life coverage WillCenter.com: Online will document service available with all coverages Funeral Planning Guide: Easy-to-use guide for documenting information survivors will need after one’s death Retire wise: A four-part workshop series that offers comprehensive retirement education for all employees. Employees also have the option to meet with a local financial professional to discuss their specific circumstance and individual goals. |
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(All burial benefits will be paid to the designated beneficiary of your choice. If a beneficiary is not designated, MetLife must wait until Probate names a Guardian prior to paying out any benefit. Please make sure that ILWU Local 13, Health Benefits Office has a correct Beneficiary Form on file.)
NOTE: Burial Benefit payments are NOT directly funded by Local 13. All payments are funded, and
administered by MetLife.
ADA
(American Disability Act)
The ADA JPLRC meetings are scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at Pacific Maritime Association, 300 Oceangate, 12th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 (no parking validation – cash only).
APPOINTMENT WITH THE HEALTH BENEFITS OFFICER
The Health Benefits Officer maintains an open door policy, however, if you need special assistance, (i.e. retirement, disability or personal matter) we recommend that you schedule an appointment with Jerry Avila at (310) 830-6116.
LONG LIVE THE ILWU!
#responsibility
In Solidarity,
Jerry Avila
Health Benefits Officer
ILWU Local 13
HB Bulletin #93-17
OPEIU #537/mv
