Welfare Fund - Technical Engineering Division
There is a $200.00 per person calendar year deductible with a per family maximum of $600.00. Not all of the benefits listed below are subject to this deductible.
The table below represents both In-network and Out-of-network benefits. The Welfare Fund has access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield network of hospitals, physicians, and other providers. Using a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider can substantially limit the expenses for Covered Employees, dependents, and the Welfare Fund.
| Benefit | In-Network | Out-of-Network |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Admission Hospital Tests | Paid in full | Paid in full |
| In-patient Hospital Room & Board per stay | 100% of Reasonable and Customary up to $100,000 per stay | $350 per day up to max of $100,000 |
| In-hospital services | 100% of 1st $2,000.00 90% of next $50,000 |
70% of first $50,000 |
| In-hospital doctor visits Normal |
$150.00 for 1st visit $100.00 per additional visit |
Same as In-network |
| In-hospital doctor visits Intensive Care |
$275.00 for 1st visit $150.00 per additional visit |
Same as In-network |
| In-hospital doctor visits Consulting Physician |
$150.00 each visit | Same as In-network |
| Surgical Benefits | Paid in full | Paid under surgical schedule |
| Assistant Surgeon | 20% of allowed surgical charge | Same as In-network |
| Organ Transplants | Subject to Plan maximums applicable to a specific transplant. Advance Trustee approval is required for transplants | Same as In-network |
| Hospice Care | Up to $400.00 per day Max of $74,000.00 for any period |
Same as In-network |
| Wellness | 100% up to $500.00, then apply to out-patient benefits. | Same as In-network |
| New Born Wellness Dependents 0-12 months only |
100% up to $800.00 of Reasonable and Customary, then apply to out-patient benefits. | Same as In-network |
| Smoking Cessation | 50% up to $200.00 lifetime max | Same as In-network |
| Substance Abuse | $350.00 per day lifetime max of $40,000.00 For mental, drug, & alcohol problems members must call Members Assistants Program (MAP) 1-800-292-2780. |
Same as In-network |
| Outpatient including home health care |
100% of 1st $1,000.00 Next $30,000.00 paid at 80% |
Additional limit of 70% of reasonable and customary charges |
| Cancer | $20,000.00 lifetime max | Same as In-network |
| Hearing Aids | Up to $1,500.00 once every 5 years per ear | Same as In-network |
| Hearing Exams | $125.00 per exam once every 12 months | Same as In-network |
| Prescription Drugs | Generic drugs with a co-pay $5.00. Name brand drugs a co-payment of either $10.00 or $20.00 | |
| Eye Care | $40 for exam $200 for vision materials (Glasses/Contacts) Once per year |
Same as In-network |
Dental benefits are subject to a separate $10.00 deductible with a maximum deductible of $30 per family unit. After the deductible is met, the Plan pays up to 100% of the reasonable cost of routine dental oral examinations and 50% of other covered dental services, up to an annual maximum benefit of $2,500. The Welfare Fund uses Delta Dental as the administrator of the dental benefits and both the Welfare Fund and covered Employees can receive savings as a result of using providers within the Delta Dental network. For further information about Delta Dental, please contact the Fund Office.
The Welfare Fund pays 80% of reasonable charges up to a maximum lifetime limit of $3,500.
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 .
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursdays, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
Chicago and Joliet JAC Offices
O.S.H.A. 30 Hour Classes
Jan 31 to Feb 3, 7:00a-4:30p
Call (312) 421-1028 for info
JAC Offices
Technical Engineers
Union Meeting
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 7:00 pm
Chicago Union Hall
Plumbers
Union Meeting
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 7:00 pm
Chicago Union Hall