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Frequently Asked Questions

Health Care

Q.	What is the effective date of the change in medical PPO networks from Blue Cross to Cigna?
A.	January 1, 2017

Q.	What is the new Cigna account or group number?
A.	3339909

Q.	What is the name of the new Cigna Medical Network?
A.	The New Cigna medical network is called the Open Access Plus or OAP. *Effective January 1, 2017 you must use a Cigna Provider to obtain in-network benefits. BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona is no longer the Fund's network provider.
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Pension

Q.	Who administers the Plan?
A.	The Pension Plan is administered by a Board of Trustees made up equally of representatives of the Union and the Employers. The actions of the Board of Trustees in administering the Plan are governed by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust. This is an agreement between the Union and the Employer Association that requires that all money contributed to the Fund or earned by the Fund can be used only for the purpose of providing pension benefits and paying for the expenses of administering the Plan, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations. The full text of the Rules and Regulations of the Pension Plan are included in the Member Resources section of this website.

Q.	Who can receive benefits under the Plan?
A.	The Plan provides benefits to employees of Contributing Employers who perform work covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, certain employees of the Union, and individuals employed in certain capacities, such as apprenticeship coordinators.

Q.	Do benefits under this Plan affect Social Security benefits?
A.	No. Benefits under this Plan are in addition to benefits paid under Social Security.
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Defined Contribution

Q.	Who administers the Plan?
A.	The Defined Contribution/401(k) Plan is administered by a Board of Trustees made up equally of representatives of the Union and the Employers. The actions of the Board of Trustees are ruled by the Agreement and Declaration of Trust. This provides that all money paid into the Trust Fund can be used only for the purpose of providing benefits in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Participants and beneficiaries, and paying expenses incurred in the operation of the Trust Fund. The Board of Trustees has contracted with Fringe Benefit Services, Inc. (known as the “Administrative Office”) to handle day-to-day administration of the Plan including processing applications, claims, and requests for information.

Q.	Who can receive benefits from the Plan?
A.	The Plan provides benefits only to participants of contributing employers. Owner-operators, partners, independent contractors or self-employed individuals are not eligible for benefits under the Plan unless they are an Alumni to the Fund.

Q.	Can an employee or beneficiary appeal if benefits are denied?
A.	Yes. You or your beneficiary have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees if you are denied a benefit or disagree with the type or amount of benefit you receive. You must do so within 60 days (180 days for Disability claims) after you receive notice of the Board’s decision. Please refer to pages 13 to 16 of the Defined Contribution/401(k) Booklet for details on the Plan’s claims and appeals procedures.
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