HB Bulletin #94-17
September 7, 2017
HEALTH BENEFITS BULLETIN
LAST CALL – 3rd THURSDAY
There has been a great deal of discussion and complaints over social media regarding your problematic claims. However, since February 2017, we have offered, as an added service to the membership, the 3rd Thursday of the month to resolve your problematic claims. We have extended the office hours, scheduled Coastwise-Zenith managers to come in and assist with your problematic claims. Unfortunately, only a few have taken advantage of this benefit.
ONCE AGAIN, on Thursday, September 21, 2017, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. two Coastwise-Zenith managers will be available to assist you with your problematic claims.
The negative energy that is used on social media could be used in a positive way to resolve your problematic claims. Show up on Thursday, September 21, 2017.
BLUE CARD PROGRAM EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
The ILWU-PMA Welfare Plan is issuing updated member Identification Cards for California members who are enrolled in the Coastwise Indemnity Plan. If you have any questions, please call ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans (415) 673-8500.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA WELFARE DIRECTOR
Sam Alvarado is currently on a leave of absence and is scheduled to return on November 1, 2017. If you need assistance, please call ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans (415) 673-8500.
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DEATH NOTIFICATION
Active or Retired,
Please inform your family that in the event of death, they must notify your respective Local (13, 63 or 94) and the ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans office in San Francisco. When notifying your Local, family should be prepared to give appropriate contact information.
For the Families of Local 13:
Please schedule an appointment with the Health Benefits Officer so that you may be provided with the utmost undivided attention.
Local 13 will provide the following:
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(The above Life Insurance is voluntary for Retired members. All must be in good standing and a beneficiary form must be in file.)
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Family members, please provide the following:
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Original Death Certificate (Deferred Death certificate is not acceptable by the insurance carrier)
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Picture eligible to scan
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Copy of marriage certificate (if married). Please bring your personal ID
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Detailed information regarding memorial services, burial, viewing, celebration of life, etc.…
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, 1 World Trade Center 1700 (17th Floor), Long Beach, CA 90831 (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
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In Solidarity,
Jerry Avila Health Benefits Officer ILWU Local 13 |
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