Sunday, June 15, 2025

Frequently Asked Health Care Questions


Q.

Who is eligible to become a Participant in the Plan?

A.

Those who are working under a labor agreement between UA Local 32 and an employer, or under a special participation agreement, that obligates your employer to make contributions to the trust. 

 

In determining your eligibility, the Plan utilizes a dollar bank system. Your dollar bank is credited with contributions made to the Plan on your behalf by your employer. A deduction from your dollar bank is made on the first day of every month for that month’s coverage. The deduction rate for a month of coverage is determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees.

Q.

What if I don’t work enough hours to gain eligibility for the month?

A.

Once you are eligible, you will remain eligible provided there are sufficient dollars in your dollar bank to pay for at least one month of coverage at the current dollar bank deduction rate. 


Q.

How do I maintain my monthly Health Care coverage?

A.

Here's an example of how it works: 

 

  • Work Month: In January you work for a participating employer that makes contributions to this trust. 

  • Lag Month: During February your employer submits the contributions to the Trust Office for work performed in January. The Trust Office credits the contributions to your dollar bank account. 

  • Eligible Month: You are eligible on the first day of March and subsequent months, as long as your dollar bank has enough dollars to pay for the coverage. 

Q.

How do I make a payment towards the continuation of my Health Care coverage?

A.

Your employer will make contributions to the Fund on your behalf, as part of your membership in UA Local 32.

Q.

Whom should I call if I have questions about my Health Care eligibility?

A.

If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility, please contact the trust at (206) 694-1374 or toll free at (888) 406-3246. 

Q.

Who are my eligible dependents?

A.
  • Your lawful spouse, if not divorced or legally separated 

  • Natural children, stepchildren, legally adopted children or children placed for adoption 

  • A child is considered placed for adoption if the employee or retiree has a legal obligation for financial support in anticipation of an adoption.  

 

  • Foster children and legal wards 

  • Legal wards are children placed by an authorized placement agency, judgment decree, or court order who reside with the employee and for who the employee is financially responsible for their care and support.  

  • For children other than natural children, you must provide the Trust Office copies of court papers or other official documents demonstrating your legal relationship with or obligation to support a child. 



Q.

How do I add my new baby or spouse to my insurance plan?

A.

An employee or retiree must be eligible for benefits to have their dependents covered. For all new dependents the employee should enroll them within 90 days of the spouse or dependent becoming eligible and provide all enrollment documents within those time frames 

 

For a marriage, please mail a copy of the state issued Certificate of Marriage to add your Spouse. 

 

For a new dependent, mail a copy of the state issued Certified Birth Certificate within 150 days of birth. 

 

For foster & adopted children, please mail a copy of the Court appointed/adoption papers. 

 

For legal guardianship, please mail a copy of the documents filed with the Court. 

 

You may request to change your Plan option within 90 days after you have acquired the spouse or child provided all enrollment documents are timely received. For newborns, you may request to change your Plan option within 150 days. 

 

Please provide a Social Security Number of each dependent you enroll. Federal regulations require health plans to report the names and Social Security Numbers of every covered individual to the IRS. 

 

Please send all mail to: PO Box 88970, Tukwila, WA, 98138. 

Q.

Whom should I contact if I'm getting a divorce and what documents do I need to submit?

A.


For a divorce, please mail a copy of the state issued Divorce Decree papers to remove your spouse. 

Q.

How do I obtain a replacement Medical and Prescription Card?

A.

Please contact the trust at (206) 694-1374 or toll free at (888) 406-3246, and they will assist you with the card replacement. 

Q.

How do I inquire about the status of my medical claim?

A.

For an update on the status of your medical claim, please contact the Trust at (206) 694-1374 or toll free at (888) 406-3246.