Summary Plan Description Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Plan A - Schedule of Benefits
- Plan B - Schedule of Benefits
- Plan C - Schedule of Benefits
- Plan 11 - Schedule of Benefits
- Plan 11-C - Schedule of Benefits
- Plan 14 - Schedule of Benefits
- Eligibility for Active Participants
- Eligibility for Retiree Coverage
- Insurance Coverage
- Medical Benefits
- Prescription Drug Program
- Weekly Time Loss
- Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) for Retirees
- Member Assistance Program (MAP)
- Dental Benefit
- Vision Benefit
- Hearing Benefit
- Special Fund Program
- Union Wellness Centers
- General Plan Exclusions and Limitations
- Other Limitations on Your Benefits
- Definitions
- Claim and Appeal Procedures
- General Plan Provisions
- Information About the Plan
- Board of Trustees
Introduction
To All Plan Participants and Their Eligible Dependents:
The Trustees of the Electrical Workers General Welfare Fund, usually referred to as the IBEW Local 701 Welfare Fund, are pleased to present you with this revised Summary Plan Description booklet which describes the eligibility rules and benefits available to you and your eligible dependents. This booklet is intended to give you an understandable summary of the benefits and provisions of the Plan Document which sets forth the Plan of Benefits adopted by the Trustees. If there is any discrepancy between the information in this summary and the provisions of the Plan Document, the Plan Document will take precedence.
We urge you to read this booklet carefully so that you will be aware of the benefits available to you. If you have any questions about the Plan or about your eligibility for benefits, please contact the Fund Office.
Sincerely,
Board of Trustees