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4/9/2009 - Delta Dental PPO
The Board of Trustees recently announced the replacement of the Self-Funded IBEW-NECA Dental Plan with the new Delta Dental PPO Plan. The Delta Dental PPO Plan should not be confused with the DeltaCare USA Plan, which is a dental health maintenance organization.
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4/8/2009 - The Trust Bulletin for Active Health Fund Participants
See the latest newsletter that covers the following topics: Prescription Safety Glasses, Out-of-Area Emergency Coverage for HMO Plan Participants, From the Desk of the Fund Administrator, and more!
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4/8/2009 - The Trust Bulletin for Retiree Health Fund Participants
See the latest newsletter that covers the following topics: Credit Card Debt, Out-of-Area Emergency Coverage, The Latest News on the Benefits of Vitamin D, Smart Nutritional Choices, and more!
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4/1/2009 - Participant's Tax Ramifications on Defaulted Loans
A Plan loan, which is in default, will be treated as a deemed distribution for tax purposes. The deemed distribution (defaulted loan) will be included in income on the plan participant's tax return. In addition to the income taxes on the deemed distribution (defaulted loan), it might also be subject to the penalty tax on early distributions.
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3/30/2009 - Getting the Most out of the Delta Dental PPO Plan
Beginning on January 1, 2009, the Southern California IBEW-NECA Health Plan - Active replaced the self-funded dental plan with a new dental PPO plan administered by Delta Dental of California. Changing to Delta Dental PPO provides access to the largest dental network in California and increases the maximum annual dental benefit from $2,000 to $2,500 when you use dentists who are part of the Delta Dental PPO network. The Delta Dental PPO plan is different from the prior self-funded dental plan in some significant ways.
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3/25/2009 - Stimulus Act Subsidized COBRA (SASCOBRA)
Staff of the Trust Fund's Administrative Office is working to finalize
and mail COBRA notices that will incorporate the new provisions of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Although the deadline
for issuing the revised COBRA notices is April 18, 2009, it is
anticipated the revised COBRA notices will be issued in advance of that
date.
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1/29/2009 - DC Plan Amendment
The Board of Trustees has adopted a new amendment to the SC IBEW-NECA Defined Contribution Plan to include a definition of "spouse" consistent with the federal law applicable to the Plan.
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1/29/2009 - Health Plan Amendments
A number of benefits for Active and Retiree Health Plan participants and dependents have been improved.
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1/26/2009 - Defined Benefit Plan Amendments
The SC IBEW-NECA Trust Funds recently mailed out the new changes to Defined Benefit Plan Document:
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12/30/2008 - Delta Dental PPO Plan
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the replacement of the Self-Funded IBEW-NECA Dental Plan with the new Delta Dental PPO Plan. The new Delta Dental PPO Plan will be effective January 1, 2009 and all participants currently enrolled in the Self-Funded IBEW-NECA Dental Plan will be enrolled automatically in the new Delta Dental PPO Plan.
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12/30/2008 - Dependent Life Insurance
As a result of the action taken by the Board of Trustees of the Southern California IBEW-NECA Health Plan life insurance amounts for the dependents of active, eligible participants will increase effective January 1, 2009. Amounts for your spouse or domestic partner increase from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00. Amounts for children change from $100 from birth to age 6 months and $500 from age 6 months to age 21 (22 for students), to $750 for children to age 19 (age 25 for students).
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12/30/2008 - The Trust Bulletin for Active Health Fund Participants
See the latest newsletter that covers the following topics: Enhanced Coverage for Health Fund Benefits, Body Scan benefit, Health Matters, and more!
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12/30/2008 - The Trust Bulletin for Retiree Health Fund Participants
See the latest newsletter that covers the following topics: Enhanced Coverage for Health Fund Benefits, Knowing Your Prescription Drug Benefit, Boost Your Memory Power, and more!
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10/1/2008 - New ID Cards from Anthem/Blue Cross
On or about October 7th new identification cards for eligible participants and their dependent spouse, same sex spouse or domestic partner or opposite sex domestic partner will be issued by Anthem/Blue Cross.
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9/18/2008 - Defined Contribution Investment Returns
The Plan has prepared a chart showing the investment rate of return for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan from July, 1998 through March, 2008.
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9/16/2008 - HIPPA Privacy Notice
The Southern California IBEW-NECA Health Plan may use the limited quantity of private health information available, that is, information that constitutes protected health information as defined in the Privacy Rule of the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), for purposes of making or obtaining payment for your care and conducting health care operations.
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7/24/2008 - Student Eligibility
Now's the time to address your dependent child's continued eligibility for benefits from the Southern California IBEW-NECA Health Plan.
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7/11/2008 - Kaiser - Early Retiree Prescription Drug Copayment
This memorandum will notify you of procedures that will allow you to be reimbursed for copayments that were incorrectly charged by Kaiser Permanente for brand name prescription medications purchased between February 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008.
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7/2/2008 - Benefit Enhancements
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce benefit enhancements which become effective July 1, 2008. A number of Health Fund benefits for Active and Retiree Health Plan participants and dependents have been improved as follows...
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7/2/2008 - Healthy Solutions from Anthem Blue Cross
Anthem Blue Cross has made their Healthy Solutions magazine available to the SC IBEW-NECA Health Plan participants online.
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6/18/2008 - New Prescription Solutions ID cards
Prescription Solutions, the prescription benefit manager for the Health Fund, is issuing new ID cards to eligible IBEW Local 11 participants the week of June 16, 2008.
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6/11/2008 - Anthem Care Comparison
Blue Cross of California, now known as Anthem Blue Cross, is urging
enrolled participants to visit their website in order that you may
compare how different hospitals may charge different prices for the same
services. Anthem Care Comparison from Anthem Blue Cross clearly lists
what those price ranges are - right down to the procedure and hospital - so you can make informed decisions about your care.
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6/2/2008 - Allied Administrators Enhances Customer Service
Allied Administrators now has customer service representatives available to help the membership during the lunch hour (12:00 - 1:00), Monday through Friday.
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5/14/2008 - Body Scan Benefit for Active Eligible Participants
The Body Scan International mobile trailer will be on the site of the
Electrical Training Institute located at 6023 Garfield Avenue, Commerce
for the period of July 14th-July 21st. Appointments may be scheduled by
telephoning (888) 724-VIEW.
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4/25/2008 - Announcement to all Plan Participants
The trustees are happy to present this new comprehensive website with complete information and tools to help you get the most out of your benefit programs.
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4/24/2008 - The Trust Bulletin for Active Health Fund Participants
See the latest newsletter that covers the following topics: Newly Redesigned IBEW Website, On the Job Hearing Loss, Body Scan-Late Cancellations, and more!
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4/24/2008 - The Trust Bulletin for Retired Health Fund Participants
See the latest newsletter that covers the following topics: the Newly Redesigned IBEW Website, Making the Most of your Benefits, Sleep-Mood and Health, and more!
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2/27/2008 - New Service Provider for DC Pension Plan
When you retire
every path is open to you
and every destination is a possibility.
Your retirement plan can help you
get there.
We're improving the Southern California IBEW-NECA
Defined Contribution Plan by offering you additional
services and access to your Plan account. To bring you
those improvements, we've partnered with New York Life.
Please review the enclosed material carefully, as it
contains important information about the transition to
New York Life.
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2/18/2008 - Sleepless Nights - How They Affect Your Mood and Health
The occasional night of tossing and turning is a nuisance, plain and simple. The
morning after a sleepless night generally brings with it a foggy mind and a lethargic
body. Whether this inability to get ample sleep is the result of a lifestyle decision or a
sleep disorder, it is likely to negatively impact your mood and your health.
Click here for the full article. (Also available in espanol)
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2/18/2008 - Tips for Keeping a Young Mind and Body
Staying young has less
to do with the potions
we use, and more with
practical, time-tested
strategies that work
over the long haul.
There may not be a
fountain of youth, but
we can live longer and
more energetically than
ever before.
Click here for the full article. (Also available in espanol)
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2/18/2008 - Home Sweet Home
The quality of your family life depends upon the quality of your relationships. Every family
has problems, misunderstandings, and personality differences. Family dynamics are always
complex. By following some simple strategies you can help your family communicate better,
tackle problems as a team, and develop solutions that keep the peace.
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8/2/2007 - USERRA Notice
This notice contains information on how service in the uniformed services affects your rights as a participant under the Southern California IBEW-NECA health plan, pension plan and defined contribution plan pursuant to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act ("USERRA").
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8/1/2007 - Help Kids Surf Safely
Your kid continually begs for more screen time, but you're nervous about how to
ensure her safety - and for good reason.
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7/1/2007 - Hot Under The Collar - Managing Your Anger
In the past twenty-four hours something has bothered or even angered you - perhaps it was an inconsiderate driver on your commute last night, a burned dinner, or maybe your spouse did not do a chore as promised...
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6/1/2007 - Depression, Is it Different for Men?
Depression affects millions of people each year, but men account for only about
one in 10 diagnosed cases...
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5/1/2007 - Keeping Kids Safe (Without Stress)
The world is changing all the time, and each day means new things to watch out
for when parents consider how to keep their children safe...
Click here for the full article. (Also available in espanol)
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4/1/2007 - None for the Road, Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Consistent use of low levels of alcohol does not cause long term health problems...
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