Article 7: Health Reimbursement Arrangement >>

7.6 Southern California IBEW-NECA Retiree Health Plan Self Payments

Some Active Participants under the Plan may be eligible upon retirement to enroll in the Southern California IBEW-NECA Retiree Health Plan. That Program requires Retiree self-payments for ongoing coverage. A Participant enrolling in the Retiree Health Plan may utilize his/her HRA Account for required Retiree Health Plan self-payments.

In the event of the death of a Retiree Health Plan Participant, the Participant’s Surviving Spouse may utilize the HRA account to make self-payments under the Retiree Health Plan and pay for supplemental insurance such as dental/vision coverage, but not to pay for a separate health insurance plan. While eligible under the Retiree Health Plan, the Surviving Spouse may also use the HRA account to pay for eligible expenses.