HB Bulletin #99-18
January 11, 2018
HEALTH BENEFITS BULLETIN
EFFECTIVE 12/31/2017 – COASTWISE-ZENITH REP. NO LONGER @ LOCAL 13
Brothers and Sisters,
The ILWU-PMA Plan Trustees agreed to no longer have a Coastwise-Zenith Representative working out of Local 13.
If David, Coastwise-Zenith Representative was assisting with your claim(s) please forward all your calls to Coastwise-Zenith.
Any members needing assistance please contact:
Coastwise-Zenith Claims Office (800) 955-7376
ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans
(415) 673-8500
Southern California Area Welfare Director’s office
(Speak with Olivia Holton)
28924 South Western Avenue – Suite 202
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(866) 833-5144
ILWU-PMA Coast Benefits Specialist
(415) 775-1302
STARTING THE NEW YEAR
Updating your personal information; marriage status, dependents, new address & phone number, updating beneficiaries: Any changes must be submitted to Local 13, by the Participant(s) only (you become a Participant in the ILWU-PMA when you become registered). If you have a change of address, you must notify PMA Payroll Office in person separately.
MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY
The office will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday.
HEALTH TIP
This year’s flu season has impacted Southern California harder than anticipated by the health community. Some emergency rooms, medical offices, and hospitals are experiencing overcrowding and long wait times throughout Southern California. It’s not too late to get vaccinated. It is still the safest and most effective way to protect against the flu, and symptoms are likely to be less severe if you do get sick. Contact your doctor to obtain more information.
ADA
(American Disability Act)
Any questions, changes or concerns regarding ADA accommodations, attend 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
In Solidarity,
Jerry Avila
Health Benefits Officer
ILWU Local 13
HB Bulletin #99-18
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