Eligible Retirees

Welfare Fund - Technical Engineering Division

Retiree Self-Pay

Under retiree self-pay, a Covered Employee that retires at age 63 can continue coverage through the Welfare Fund for the Covered Employee and the Covered Employee’s spouse. Covered Employees are eligible for coverage until the earlier of 24 months or Medicare eligibility and spouses are eligible until the earlier of eight years or Medicare eligibility. There is a monthly charge for this benefit which is set by the Trustees. Detailed information regarding eligibility and the available benefits can be obtained from the Fund Office and can also be found in the Summary Plan Description.

Important Notice: This website provides only a brief explanation of the Health and Welfare Plan under the Welfare Fund – Technical Engineering Division, Local 130, U.A. and is not a summary plan description. If there are any inconsistencies between this explanation and the Plan document, the Plan document shall control. Also, please refer to the Summary Plan Description for additional information about the benefits available and procedures of the Welfare Fund – Technical Engineering Division, Local 130, U.A. or contact the Tech Welfare Fund Office .