Health & Welfare
Summary Plan Description
Summary of Benefits and Coverage
PLEASE NOTE: THE HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND TAX FORM 1095-B FOR THE YEAR 2024 WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT THIS YEAR BUT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Effective January 1, 2019, Congress reduced the tax penalty to zero for individuals who do not have health insurance. Because there is no longer a penalty, the IRS has indicated that Form 1095-B must be available upon request but does not have to be mailed. This means that the Health and Welfare Fund will NOT automatically distribute the 1095-B tax forms this year. In complying with recent IRS regulations, members that need (or would like) the 1095-B tax form may request them by calling the Fund Office at (845) 534-9522.
***AS OF 1/27/2025, THE 1095-B TAX FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE. Call for your copy.***
Beneficiary Form
Service Providers
- ANTHEM BLUE CROSS LOG IN
- Labor First (Retiree Health Care Benefits)
- Lower Hudson Valley Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HRA - Health Reimbursement Account Program
SUB - Supplemental Unemployment Benefits
The purpose of this fund is to provide you with a supplemental weekly income when you are not working due to unemployment. The weekly benefit amount is $150.00. To be eligible for the SUB benefit, you must have worked in covered employment for at least 800 SUB Hours in the Plan Year previous to the Plan Year for which you are requesting payment. Once eligible, you can collect up to ten (10) weeks SUB. Claims for SUB that are more than 60 days old will not be paid.
Optical Reimbursement Application
Active eligible employees, dependents and pensioners may receive this benefit. You and your eligible dependents will be entitled to reimbursement for the cost of an annual eye exam and pair of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. The maximum amount of this Benefit is $100.00 every two calendar years (beginning with odd numbered years) per covered person.
Disability Continuance
