Thursday, April 2, 2026

Frequently Asked Annuity Questions


Q. When are the Vacation Plan Distributions?
A.

There are two distributions a year, one on or about December 10th of every calendar year, which covers the work months for the 12-month period ending on October 31st. The second distribution in February covers any delinquent contributions submitted for the 12 month period ending on October 31st received by the fund after November 21st.

Any claims for benefits under this Plan must be made within three (3) years of the date on which such benefits first became available.

Q. Can my Vacation pay become attached to individual debts or obligations? 
A. Vacation pay in the Fund is subject to individual debts or obligations and may be attached by your creditors or to pay alimony or child support.
Q. Can I receive my check in advance?
A.

Benefit check are issued only on the dates of the annual distributions, except that the Trustees may, when requested, pay benefit checks in advance of the normal distribution time in the following situation:

  • Upon death, the amount of vacation contributions with which you have been credited may be paid to the same beneficiary designated by you which is on file in the records of the Painters’ District Council No. 2 Welfare Plan, if any; and if there is no designation of beneficiary on file then second to your spouse, if living; and if you spouse has predeceased you, then third, to your living child or children in equal shares; and if you do not have any living children, then fourth, to your legal representative. 
Q. What if my check is not in the full amount to which I am entitled?
A. If, at the time the benefit check distributions are made, you do not receive a benefit check for the full amount to which your are entitled, you should contact, by phone or mail, the Benefit Office. 
Q. Who should I contact if I have a change in mailing address?
A.

To report a change of address, you must submit the change of address in writing to the Benefit Office. Change of address forms are available by contacting the Benefit Office at (314) 656-1072.