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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. |
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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. | |
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A. | Here's an example of how it works: |
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A. | Your employer will make contributions to the Fund on your behalf, as part of your membership in UA Local 32. |
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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. |
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A. | 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.
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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. |
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For a divorce, please mail a copy of the state issued Divorce Decree papers to remove your spouse. |
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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. |
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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. |
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