Summary Plan Description

The Summary Plan Description (also called the SPD), together with the AETNA booklets for Tiers I, II or III and retiree coverage (see below), describe the key features of the Welfare Fund benefits program. Please note that the SPD was last issued in May of 2016.

Plan Changes and Clarifications

05-06-2016 elimination of age 26-29 coverage

10-31-2016 change in tier III eligibility

01-01-2018 self-pay premium rates and various coverage changes

03-23-2018 tier III eligibility and various coverage changes

06-01-2018 enrollment changes, births

12-01-2018 various coverage changes

01-01-2019 self-pay premium rates changes

12-01-2019 fmla and gene therapy

01-01-2020 self-pay premium rates and various coverage changes

03-20-2020 defer self-pay

07-01-2020 recovery tier

01-01-2021 medicare advantage

02-08-2021 eligibility

07-01-2021 eligibility, self-pay rates, retiree

01-01-2022 eligibility, self-pay rates, disability

04-01-2022 eligibility changes

07-01-2022 eligibility changes

07-01-2022 gene therapy

07-01-2022 no surprise act

01-01-2024 medicare advantage

07-01-2024 eligibility changes

Benefit Descriptions:

Basic Tier Summary of Benefits

Tier I  Summary of Benefits and Coverage

Tier 2 Summary of Benefits and Coverage

Tier 3 Summary of Benefits and Coverage

Basic Tier Schedule Benefits Booklet

Tier 1 Schedule of Benefits Booklet

Tier 2 Schedule of Benefits Booklet

Tier 3 Schedule of Benefits Booklet

Benefit Summary Chart: The following chart summarizes the benefits the Welfare Plan will provide for the all eligible participants.

Summary Annual Report: This is the most recent basic financial statement sent to participants of the Welfare Funds.

HIPAA Privacy Notice:  This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how to get access to this information.

Forms:

Spousal Coverage Confirmation:  This form only needs to be completed if you have elected medical coverage for your spouse.

AETNA Claim Form:  This form only needs to be completed if the provider is not submitting the claim on your behalf.

Change of Address Form: Please use this form for changes of address or other contact information.

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