HB Bulletin #58-15
December 3, 2015
HEALTH BENEFITS BULLETIN
DOCTORS’ NOTES/WORKMEN’S COMP/LS208
Doctors’ notes are required for the following:
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Vacation Claims – all claims are filed with the Records Clerk at the Dispatch Hall
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Class A – 8.34 availability
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Class B – 70% availability
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Sick Dues – submit to Dues Office
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Filing up to 200 hrs./Pension Claim (non-industrial)
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LS208 – Filing Industrial Pension Claim
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Termination of Welfare – Once you are notified by the Plan Administrators (ILWU/PMA Benefit Plans Office)
ALL NOTES MUST BE STAMPED BY PMA BEFORE SUBMITTING TO THE LOCAL
401(k) FIDELITY
We are pleased to announce that on January 1, 2016, the ILWU-PMA Savings (401(k)) Plan will offer a new Roth Contribution option.
With the addition of this new Roth 401(k) feature, you will have another choice on how to save for your retirement – which includes the potential to earn income tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals (provided certain requirements are met)*.
For more information on this additional savings option, please review the enclosed fact sheet or call 1-800-761-ILWU (1-800-761-4598) Monday through Friday, between 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time to speak with a Fidelity Representative. You may also go online to access Fidelity NetBenefits at www.netbenefits.com to elect or change your deferral amount(s).
*A distribution from a Roth 401(k) is tax free and penalty free, provided the five-year aging requirement has been satisfied and one of the following conditions is met: age 59 ½, disability, or death.
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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.
SAFETY TIP
“The Union and the Employers will abide by the rules set forth in the existing Pacific Coast Marine Safety Code which shall be applicable in all ports covered by the Agreement.”
~Section 16.11 of the Pacific Coast Longshore Contract Document, 2008-2014 and the Pacific Coast Clerks’ Contract Documents, 2008-2014
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In a question of convenience vs. safety,
safety first.
In a question of comfort vs. safety,
safety first.
In a question of tonnage vs. safety,
safety first.
ADA
(American Disability Act)
ADA JPLRC meeting is scheduled 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).
HOLIDAYS
In observance of the Holidays, the office of Local 13 will close on:
Thursday, December 24th & Friday, December 25th
and
Thursday, December 31st & Friday, January 1st
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LONG LIVE THE ILWU!
In Solidarity,
Jerry Avila
Health Benefits Officer
ILWU Local 13
HB Bulletin #58-15
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