Health & Welfare

Health and Welfare Plan Documents

Medical Plans – Forms and Summary of Benefits

Medical Plans for Actives

Medical Plan for Apprentices

Medical Plans for Early Retirees (Age 55-64)

Medicare Supplements for Retirees (Age 65+)

Kaiser Resources

Anthem Blue Cross Resources

More Benefits for Local 617 Members

Dental Care (all)

Disability (Actives only)

Health Reimbursement Account (Actives, Apprentices)

Early Retirees and Retirees can continue to use any accrued balance in their account.

Life & ADD Insurance (Actives only)

Both the Life Insurance and the Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit for Actives is $100,000. These benefits are provided through MetLife Insurance; group policy number 5374409.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care (Actives, Apprentices, Early Retirees)

Through the Optum EAP program, you and your dependents can get confidential help for a wide range of concerns. BeatIt! provides substance abuse services for Anthem PPO medical plan participants. Kaiser provides mental health and chemical dependency services for its members.

Miscellaneous Benefits

A full description of all benefits, including additional benefits not described on this website, are found in the Summary Plan Description and in the annual Open Enrollment Packet. Some examples include:

  • Hearing Aids: One hearing exam, provided by a physician or certified audiologist, is covered every 5 years. The benefit is limited to $2,000 each 12-month period per device per ear. Apprentices and Dependents are not eligible for this benefit.
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Treatment for Actives with either Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser is provided by Aloha Sleep Group; see flyer.
  • Orthotics: Medically necessary orthotic devices are covered once every twelve months for Actives with Anthem Blue Cross. Kaiser provides orthotics to their members.

Vision Care (all)

Kaiser provides vision care for all Local 617 members who are enrolled in Kaiser. A VSP Plan is provided for all other Local 617 members.

Wellness Programs (Actives, Early Retirees)

BaySport provides nutrition counseling, complementary injury checks, health screenings, health coaching, and more to Actives, Early Retirees, and their spouses.

Pension

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Pension Documents

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