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A. | Benefits are payable at Normal Retirement age 65 and retired, Early Retirement age 55 and retired, Total and Permanent Disability with a Social Security Award, Death or Termination of Employment, have not performed work within the jurisdiction of the Union for 180 days. |
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A. | You become a Participant when your Employer is required to make a contribution on your behalf. |
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A. | The Plan Year is a 12-month period beginning June 1 and ending the following May 31st. |
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A. | You are enrolled in the Plan when contributions are made on your behalf per he Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Employer and the Union. |
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A. | You are 100% vested when the Plan receives the first contributions on your behalf. |
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A. | Benefits are payable at Normal Retirement age 65 and retired, Early Retirement age 55 and retired, Total and Permanent Disability with a Social Security Award, Death or Termination of Employment, have not performed work within the jurisdiction of the Union for 180 days. |
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A. | No - There is no loan provision. |
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A. | The funds are invested in a Trust. The Trustees try to obtain the highest investment yields available, consistent with safe financial management. |
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A. | The Benefit will be paid to the Beneficiary. If one is not designated, payment is made to your Surviving Spouse or Estate. |
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A. | Beneficiary form must be on file with the fund office. |
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A. | Provide a copy of the final divorce decree and Settlement Agreement. If benefits are to be paid to a former spouse, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order will be required to segregate the assets. Please contact the Fund Office. |
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A. | Contact the Fund office for an application. |
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