This site is designed to facilitate your communication with the California Field Ironworkers Trust Funds.
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The information on this website is updated frequently to reflect the current information that is available for our members. Information about our various services for our members is easily accessed by visiting our Member Services section. Here you will find pertinent information on all of the following topics:
Your employer makes regular contributions to your Vanguard retirement account.
You are immediately eligible, enrolled automatically, and always 100% vested. However, you must designate how you want the contributions invested, or they will be invested automatically in a date-specific Vanguard® Target Retirement Fund based on your age today and a retirement age of 65. Click Here to learn more about how you can create an investment strategy to meet your goals.
For answers to common and frequently asked questions please go to the FAQ page.
AtBIC (Benefit Information Center) our Customer Service Representatives have been trained to take care of all calls pertaining to claims, member records and employer accounts. We are experiencing a high volume of calls due to the recent changes we have made to our claims system and our phone system. Your patience is appreciated. The resolution of your questions and concerns remains foremost for all of our staff.
Benefit Summaries- Here you will find the Benefit Summaries for your individual benefit plans as well as the overall Summary Plan Descriptionthat outlines the specifics of our plan benefits.
Recent Mailings - Here you can view and print any recent mailings that have been distributed to our members, including but not limited to our newsletters.
Go to the Apprenticeship section for information regarding training programs and training centers throughout the State of California.
You may also find information about yourLocals and your Trusteerepresentatives.
WHAT'S NEW?
Need to contact your provider.........
Looking for information on your particular provider of services? Did you know you can access information on each of our contracted providers of service by simply clicking here on RELATED SITES. There you will find contact information, the website address, etc. Representatives from Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser, Envision, etc. can all be contacted directly with the information at RELATED SITES. Try it and get the answers you need to mange your own health care.
Effective April 1, 2012the California Ironworkers Field Welfare Plan (the "Plan") made some changes to your health plan to make sure you have access to quality health care, when you need it, at prices you can afford. To reduce health care costs, your Plan made important changes to your programs. The changes went into effect on March 1, 2012. You should have received a total of five (5) notices from the California Ironworkers Field Welfare Plan and two (2) additional notices directly from EnvisionRx regarding all of the changes. If you take the time to understand why the changes are necessary and what you need to do, you will save money without sacrificing any quality in your care. You are an important part of the solution to the rising costs of medical care.
Representatives are always available at the Trust Fund Office to answer any questions you may have regarding these changes, your elegibility and your benefits. Call 1.800.527.4613 to talk to one of our customer service representatives. CLICK HEREto read about all of the changes that became effective April 1, 2012.
Is my medication on the
new formulary list?
CLICK HEREto review the new formulary list effective April 1, 2012. Your physician(s) can use this list to prescribe the most appropriate medication for your treatment.
The 13th Check Pension Benefit payment will be issued to all retiree’s, alternate payees and beneficiaries on the Pension roll as of August 1, 2011.This payment will be issued and dated for December 15, 2011.You will receive this payment in the same manner in which you receive your monthly Pension benefit (i.e. if your monthly payment is transferred to your bank electronically, your 13th Check will be, as well).If you have any questions regarding this benefit, please feel free to contact the Pension Department at (800) 527-4613 x2152.
We included a Summary of Material Modifications (SMM) to the Welfare Plan with your recent mailing of your quarterly statement. The changes outlined in the SMM became effective June 1, 2011 and you will want to review the content of the SMM and apprise yourself of the changes that were made necessary so that we could comply with new health care reform laws (Affordable Care Act) enacted by our Congress. These changes to your health benefits represent important changes to your Plan. This particular notice applies mainly to our Fee-For-Service PPO Plan. A separate notice will be mailed regarding any changes to the HMO Plan.
If you have any questions, you should contact the Trust Office at 1.800.5274613 for clarification.
Click on CONTACT US and you will be able to reach the appropriate department for whatever you need. You can also send us information via FAX or EMAIL. All of our contact information is listed for your use.
Direct Deposit?
Tired of standing in line to cash your vacation or pension checks? Are you tired of leaning up against the mailbox waiting for the mailman? Recently moved and you're not sure your monthly check will find you? Sign up for direct deposit for worry free delivery of your vacation or pension check. With direct deposit, it doesn't matter if you've moved, are on vacation or if you're working out-of-town; your money will be in your bank account on the 1st day of the disbursement month. Contact the Trust Office today or fill out the attached form and submit it to the Trust Office for processing.
If we can't find you - we can't communicate with you. It is your responsibility to report any change of address to the Trust Funds. We can't be responsible for any misinformation or miscommunication because of a bad address.
You must fill out a change of address form and submit the original signed form to the Trust Office before we can change your address. It is your responsibility to make sure we have the correct information.
You must notify the union separately! Contact your individual union office to determine their procedure for changing your address.
Please contact our office via email or by calling 1-800-527-4613 if you have any further questions or comments.
