ESSEX COUNTY UNION MEMBERS
NEWS PAGE
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ESSEX COUNTY
MAIN GROUP CONTRACT
WAS APPROVED BY MEMBERS AND FREEHOLDERS
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Ratification Vote for the Essex County Main Group Contract took place at the offices of IBEW Local 1158, 1149 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Results of Contract Ratification Vote
216 -YES, I ACCEPT THE CONTRACT
22 -NO, I DO NOT ACCEPT CONTRACT
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LOCAL 1158 WELFARE PLAN FUND
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
A.F.L.-C.I.O.
1149 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE CLIFTON, NJ 07012-2314
Telephone: 973-773-3336 Fax: 973-773-1422
GENE J. SETTE
Administrator
May 23, 2011
Dear Essex County Member,
At the last Trustees meeting, the Board approved an alternate benefit to be known as, the Essex County Prescription Reimbursement Benefit.
Below is a description of the benefit and how it works. You will note that this year the benefit period commences on June 1st but in subsequent years the benefit period will commence January 1st.
You should retain the benefit description with the Summary Plan Description you already have in your possession.
If you have any questions, please call me during regular business hours.
Fraternally yours,
GENE J. SETTE
Administrator
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ESSEX COUNTY PRESCRIPTION REIMBURSEMENT BENEFIT
PROGRAM
Effective June 1, 2011 you will be eligible to receive reimbursement for prescription drug co-pays, which do not exceed the maximum of $50.00 in the benefit period, which ends December 31, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012 and in each succeeding benefit year you will be eligible to receive a maximum of $100.00.
ELIGIBILTY In 2011 you must be active on June 1st and active on December 31st. Employees who retire after June 1, 2011 will be eligible to received this benefit at the end of the year in which retirement occurs.
Beginning 2012 and subsequent benefit years, you must be active on January 1st and active on December 31st.
HOW TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT Each January send your co-pay receipts for the previous year to the Welfare Plan. Each receipt must contain your name and social security number on the back of the receipt.
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LOCAL 1158 WELFARE PLAN FUND
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
A.F.L.-C.I.O.
1149 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE CLIFTON, NJ 07012-2314
Telephone: 973-773-3336 Fax: 973-773-1422
GENE J. SETTE
Administrator
April 26, 2011
Dear Welfare Plan Participants:
The Trustees of the IBEW Local 1158 Welfare Plan (the “Plan”) have decided to eliminate the Prepaid Legal Services Benefit Program as of May 31, 2011. Any Prepaid Legal Service Benefit claims that are made or are pending on or before May 31, 2011 will be handled to conclusion in accordance with the terms of the Prepaid Legal Services Benefit Program. No new Prepaid Legal Service Benefit claims will be accepted after May 31, 2011.
As a result of the termination of the Prepaid Legal Services Benefit Program, the Trustees have put in place a new benefit consisting of an annual reimbursement payment towards out-of-pocket co-payments for prescription drugs that you or your eligible dependents have incurred during the year (the “Prescription Reimbursement Benefit”). In 2011, the benefit will be tip to a maximum of $50.00 for out-of-pocket prescription co payments incurred from June to December 2011. Starting in 2012, the annual benefit will be up to a maximum of $100.00 for co-payments incurred during the calendar year. The Prescription Reimbursement Benefit will be described in detail in a future mailing.
The Trustees’ goal is to provide the Participants with the best and widest used benefits possible. You are encouraged to use the Optical Benefit, Dental Benefit, and new Prescription Reimbursement Benefit. The Disability Benefit provided by the Plan is also available for your use in the unfortunate event of a disability.
Any questions regarding the foregoing should be directed to the Plan office or your Union Representative.
Sincerely,
IBEW Local 1158 Welfare Plan
Gene J. Sette, Administrator
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To: All ESSEX COUNTY UNION MEMBERS
If you are not currently in enrolled in I.B.E.W. Local 1158 Disability Program and would like To join open enrollment is January 1st.
If you are interested, please complete a Disability Authorization Form and return it to our office before January 1, 2010.
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I.B.E.W. LOCAL 1158
BENEFIT LIMITS AND ELIGIBILITY
SUMMARY
FOR
UNION MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY
ESSEX COUNTY
ELIGIBILITY EFFECTIVE DATE
Optical Plan- One month from date initiated into IBEW 1158 Union.
Prescription Reimbursement Plan- In 2011 you must be active on June 1st and active on
December 31st. Beginning 2012 and subsequent benefit years, you must be active on
January 1st and active on December 31st.
Dental Plan- Three (3) months from the date initiated into IBEW 1158.
Disability- Member must agree to participate in this plan. Benefits are effective the 1st day of the month per one month of contribution are received by the fund.
Member Spouse and Children are covered for the following funds:
Dental Plan - $1,500. total family per benefit calendar year (MPY)
Optical Plan- Up to $ 55.00 for Exam per Claimant once per benefit year (MPY)
Up to $225.00 for Glasses or Contacts per Claimant once per benefit year (MPY)
Prescription Benefit- 2011-$50.00 family per benefit calendar
2012-$100.00 family per benefit calendar
MEMBER COVERED ONLY:
Disability Plan - Up to $250.00 per week max of 26 weeks per disability.
MPY- MAX. PER BENEFIT YEAR
Please read I.B.E.W. Local 1158 Essex County Members Welfare Plan Fund Booklet for more information regarding the benefits listed above.
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