Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Health Care

Q. Whom should I call if I have questions about my eligibility?
A.The Benefit Office at (314) 656-1072.
Q.How do I add my new baby or spouse?
A.You must get a Vital Information Form from the Benefit Office. Fill it out and return it to the Benefit Office no later than 30 days from the birth of your baby or date of marriage. A Marriage Certificate is required, and a Birth Certificate is required.
Q.Will my child who is age 19 to age 23 be covered under the Plan?
A.Only if he/she attends college full-time or is incapacitated. Verification will be required each semester. If your child is incapacitated, contact the Plan Office before he/she turns 19.
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Pension

Q.How do I become a participant in the Pension Plan?
A.You become a participant upon commencing covered employment. You are not deemed to be engaged in covered employment during a period in which you are a first or second year apprentice or pre-apprentice.
Q. How do I obtain a year of credited service?
A.You earn a year of credited service for each Plan Year during which you complete at least 400 Hours of Service.
Q.How do I obtain a Year of Vesting Service?
A.For Plan Years prior to July 1, 1992, you earned a Year of Vesting Service for each Plan Year during which you completed at least 1 Hour of Service. For Plan Years beginning on or after July 1, 1992, you earn a Year of Vesting Service for each Plan Year during which you complete at least 400 Hours of Service.
Q.Is there a supplemental benefit available at retirement?
A.No, there is no supplemental benefit available at retirement.
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Vacation

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. 
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