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Frequently Asked Question regarding the Defined Contribution Retirement Fund exclusively for Apprentice of Local 725 preguntas frecuentes Esta página contiene Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Fondo de Retiro de Contribución Definida. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud con respecto a su cuenta de contribución definida, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al 754-777-7735 o info@725benefits.org Fondo de Contribución Definida P. ¿Cómo solicito un beneficio? R. El primer paso es solicitar una solicitud a la Oficina de Beneficios. El formulario de solicitud vendrá con instrucciones e información sobre el tipo de documentación que deberá incluir con su solicitud completa. P. ¿Qué pasa si me divorcio? R. Si se divorcia, comuníquese con la Oficina de beneficios para actualizar sus registros. Si desea cambiar su designación de beneficiario, la Oficina del Fondo puede proporcionarle el formulario adecuado. Tenga en cuenta: su excónyuge puede tener derecho a todo o parte de su beneficio, incluso si designa a un nuevo beneficiario. Un tribunal puede emitir una Orden Calificada de Relaciones Domésticas (QDRO) en relación con su divorcio que requiera que el Plan de Jubilación de Contribución Definida pague parte o la totalidad de su beneficio del Plan de Jubilación de Contribución Definida a su ex cónyuge por razones tales como manutención del cónyuge o de los hijos o división de bienes conyugales. Comuníquese con la Oficina de beneficios para obtener más información sobre los requisitos de QDRO. P. ¿Qué sucede si mi cónyuge se vuelve a casar después de mi muerte? ¿Perderá los beneficios del Plan? R. No. Los pagos a su cónyuge sobreviviente no se verán afectados por el nuevo matrimonio. P. Si muero, ¿se comunicará automáticamente con mi cónyuge u otro beneficiario acerca de los beneficios por fallecimiento? R. Si tiene un empleo activo cuando muera, la Oficina de beneficios se comunicará con su cónyuge o beneficiario. De lo contrario, su cónyuge o beneficiario deberá notificar a la Oficina de beneficios de su muerte para que comience el proceso. Debe alertar a su cónyuge o beneficiario sobre esa necesidad. P. ¿Qué es la fecha de valoración? R. El valor de su cuenta individual se actualiza al 31 de diciembre de cada Año del Plan. El valor de tu cuenta incluye: a) Contribuciones del empleador hechas en su nombre b) Ganancias y/o pérdidas de inversión c) Distribuciones realizadas desde su cuenta individual (si corresponde); y d) Gastos de administración Las ganancias y/o pérdidas de inversiones, así como los gastos administrativos, se distribuyen proporcionalmente entre las cuentas individuales de todos los participantes. P. ¿Cuánto recibiré cuando me jubile? A. El monto de su beneficio se basará en el saldo de su cuenta individual en la última fecha de valuación, más o menos la tasa de rendimiento del año hasta la fecha al final del trimestre anterior a su retiro, más cualquier contribución del empleador. realizado a su cuenta desde la última valoración. P. ¿Puedo pedir prestado contra mi Plan de Jubilación de Contribución Definida? R. No. El Plan de Jubilación de Contribución Definida no permite préstamos ni retiros por dificultades económicas. P. ¿Cómo puedo ser elegible para retirar dinero de mi cuenta? A. Usted es elegible para retirar fondos de su cuenta al jubilarse; o si queda total y permanentemente discapacitado y es elegible para los beneficios de discapacidad del Seguro Social. P. ¿Puedo transferir dinero a mi cuenta? R. No. El Plan no acepta reinversiones de otros planes. P. ¿Puedo contribuir a mi cuenta? A. El Fondo permite que un participante elija hasta $11.00 por Hora de Servicio. Si un participante tiene 50 años o más al final de un año fiscal, un participante puede optar por hacer contribuciones especiales de recuperación de hasta $4 por hora de servicio. La elección está disponible una vez al año y es válida para el próximo año. P. ¿Cuándo adquiero los derechos? R. Usted adquiere el 100 % de los derechos adquiridos en su cuenta de empleador cuando obtiene 2 créditos de derechos adquiridos completos. Tiene derechos adquiridos al 100 % en su cuenta electiva de inmediato. P. ¿Necesito hacer algo para inscribirme en el Plan? R. No, usted se convierte en Participante automáticamente después de trabajar una (1) hora en un empleo cubierto. P. ¿Qué es el Año del Plan? R. El Año del Plan es del 1 de enero al 31 de diciembre. P. ¿Cuándo puedo comenzar a participar en el Plan? A. Debe trabajar al menos una (1) hora en un empleo cubierto dentro de un Año del Plan. P. ¿Quién es elegible para convertirse en Participante del Plan? R. Usted es elegible para participar en el Plan si trabaja para un empleador que debe hacer contribuciones al Plan de Jubilación de Contribución Definida por el trabajo que realiza. Para la mayoría de los participantes, esto significa trabajar en un puesto cubierto por un contrato colectivo de trabajo entre el empleador y el sindicato. Preguntas frecuentes

providing valuable documents for the Defined Contribution Plan for UA Local 725 & MCASF Documentos de contribución definidos Formularios de contribución definida 1 Aplicaciones Solicitud de prestaciones de jubilación Solicitud de beneficios de beneficiario alternativo Solicitud de beneficios para cónyuge sobreviviente o beneficiario 2 Formularios estándar Formulario de elección de beneficiario formulario de selección de beneficiarios Formulario de verificación de cambio de dirección formulario de cambio de dirección 3 Formulario Electivo Formulario de aplazamiento de la matrícula electiva 2025 AHORA CERRADO Complete this form ONLY IF you wish to have an elective deferred contribution withheld from your weekly gross pay. Documentos del plan de contribución definida Los siguientes documentos pertenecen a todas las partes del plan. Si hay un documento que necesita que no figura en la lista, comuníquese con la Oficina de beneficios. Documento del Plan de Contribución Definido, vigente desde el 1/1/2015 Enmienda # 1 al Documento del Plan 1/1/15 Enmienda # 2 al Documento del Plan 1/1/15 Enmienda # 3 al Documento del Plan 1/1/15 Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2018 Envíos por correo de contribuciones definidas Los siguientes documentos corresponden a los envíos por correo o avisos que se envían a todos los participantes del plan. Si necesita algún envío por correo o aviso que no se encuentra en la lista, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios. Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2020 Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2019 Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2018 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2023 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2022 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2021 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año revisado 2020 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2020 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2019 ¿Se está acercando a la edad de jubilación? Benefit Services está desarrollando una guía de jubilación para ayudarlo en su transición hacia la jubilación. ¡Esté atento a las próximas guías! Muy pronto

Providing answers to FAQs for the Defined Contribution Plan for UA Local 725 & MCASF Preguntas frecuentes Esta página contiene preguntas frecuentes sobre el Fondo de Jubilación de Contribución Definida. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud con respecto a su beneficio de jubilación de contribución definida, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al 754-777-7735 o info@725benefits.org Fondo de jubilación de contribución definida Preguntas frecuentes Q. When do I become vested? A. You become 100% vested in your Employer account when you obtain 2 full vesting credits. You are 100% vested in your Elective account immediately. Q. Do I need to do anything to enroll in the Plan? A. No, you become a Participant automatically after you work one (1) hour in covered employment. Q. What is the Plan Year? A. The Plan Year is January 1st through December 31st. Q. When can I start Participating in the Plan? A. You must work at least one (1) hour in covered employment within a Plan Year. Q. Who is eligible to become a Participant in the Plan? A. You are eligible to participate in the Plan if you work for an employer that is required to make contributions to the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for the work you perform. For most Participants, this means working in a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the employer and the union. If you are an owner/operator, you can participate provided you contribute 40 hours per month. Q. How can I make my retirement account larger? A. You can increase your retirement nest egg by electing to have employee deferred contributions withheld from your weekly gross pay and placed in your elective account with the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Each October 1st through November 30th you are able to elect an amount per hour that you'd like withheld from your gross pay. This amount will be for that next full calendar year. The maximum amount of elective contributions for 2025 is $23,500. If you will be at least 50 years old by December 31, 2025, you may elect to have an additional "Catch-Up" elective contribution of up to a maximum of $7,500. Before deciding on electing an employee elective contribution, which will be deducted from your gross pay, you should consult a personal financial and tax advisors for guidance. The elective form will be available on the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan's documents tab on this website during October 1st through November 30th. Q. How do I apply for a benefit? A. The first step is to request an application from Benefit Services. The application is also available on the website for your convenience. The application form will come with instructions and information about the type of documentations you will need to include with your completed application. Q. What if I get divorced? A. If you get divorced, please contact Benefit Services to update your records. If you wish to change your beneficiary designation, Benefit Services can provide you the proper form. Please note: Your former spouse may have rights to all or part of your benefit even if you designate a new beneficiary. A court may issue a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) in connection with your divorce requiring the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to pay part or all of your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan benefit to your former spouse for reasons such as spousal or child support or division of marital property. Please contact Benefit Services for further information regarding QDRO requirements. Don't forget to contact the Union Hall (305) 681-8596 to provide them with a copy of your divorce decree. Benefit Services does not and cannot provide a copy to the Union Hall without your written approval to share that information/documentation. Q. What happens if my spouse remarries after I die? Will he/she lose the benefits from the Plan? A. No. Payments to your surviving spouse will not be affected by remarriage. Q. If I die, will my spouse or other beneficiary automatically be contacted about death benefits? A. If you are actively employed when you die, Benefit Services will contact your spouse or beneficiary. Otherwise, your spouse or beneficiary will need to notify Benefit Services of your death to get the process started. You should alert your spouse or beneficiary to that need. Q. What is the Valuation Date? A. The value of your individual account is updated as of December 31st of each Plan Year. The value of your account includes:

Information regarding the Health & Welfare benefits for the participants of UA Local 725 Sus beneficios de atención médica La Junta de Fideicomisarios del Fondo Fiduciario de Salud y Bienestar del Local 725 de MCASF se complace en darle la bienvenida al sitio web de Health Care. Dentro de este sitio web, ahora tendrá acceso las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana a los formularios solicitados comúnmente, enlaces destacados útiles y preguntas frecuentes sobre la información de sus beneficios. Acerca del Fondo de Salud El Fondo Fiduciario de Salud y Bienestar Local 725 de MCASF es un plan de atención médica. El Plan fue modificado y reformulado recientemente, con vigencia a partir del 1 de julio de 2021, y posteriormente puede modificarse de vez en cuando para realizar cambios necesarios y deseables. El Plan está administrado por una Junta Directiva compuesta por representantes del Sindicato Local 725 y de MCASF. Este sitio ofrece a los participantes acceso en línea a información completa sobre su Plan de Atención Médica. Annual Family Statement To ensure that the MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Fund has up-to-date information on you and your family members, you are required to complete and return the Annual Family Statement each year. As self-funded, which simply means we pay for each claim submitted by participants, the Fund has an obligation to ensure that the plan assets are used appropriately, meaning for the sole benefit of eligible participants - Local 725 members and their eligible dependent family members. The Family Statement must be completed and submitted by November 1st to ensure that your coverage and claim payments are not suspended and delayed. You can get your Annual Family Statement by clicking on the button or scanning the QR code below. You can also save time by completing your form online through your participant portal, click here. Family Statement Help to fill form out Broward Health & Memorial Healthcare Systems go out-of-network with Florida Blue Broward Health & Memorial Healthcare Systems have chosen to go out-of-network with Florida Blue. These entities are still negotiating to achieve a fair agreement. However, until that occurs, all Broward Health & Memorial hospitals, physician groups and ancillary facilities will be out-of-network for your plan. Utilizing a Broward or a Memorial provider while out-of-network will result in a higher cost share for you. If you are in active treatment with either Broward or a Memorial provider you may be eligible for continuity of care, please read more about this event by clicking below. Read More The Board of Trustees of the Health Fund are pleased to announce that a new VISION BENEFIT Every waking moment, your eyes invite you to engage in life. The new MCASF Local 725 Health Plan's Vision Benefit provided by EyeMed helps you take care of them. Choose the eye doctors and brands you want. See your best and look your best. Save with member-only discounts and extras you've never seen before. It's an unrivaled experience. Protect your peepers with annual eye exams that can also spot more serious health problems Easily find an eye doctor, schedule an appointment in seconds and manage your vision benefits on-the-go with EyeMed's app for members Safety glass benefit for members only in addition to your regular eye glasses. How do I use my benefits? At EyeMed, it's all about easy. Just choose an in- network provider from the Provider Locator, schedule your visit and go in for ca re or eyewear. You don't even need your ID card - just give them your name & birthday. When you stay in-network, EyeMed handles all the paperwork. How to find a vision provider - You have access to thousands of in-network p roviders - independent eye doctors, your favorite retail stores, even online p roviders. There's a perfect one for every person; find yours today with the Enhanced Provider Search on eyemed.com . Visit www.eyemed.com or Customer Care Center (866) 800-5457 See Your Benefit Summary How to Access & Use Your Vision Benefits See Your Safety Glasses Benefit Suicide: A Prevailing Concern Here you will find additional resources on the topic of suicide, offering valuable information, supporting options, and guidance to help you or someone you care about navigate this difficult subject. Cambios en el programa de subsidios para jubilados La Junta de Síndicos se complace en poder extender los Beneficios del Subsidio para Jubilados por 12 meses adicionales, hasta un máximo de 72 meses consecutivos. Además, el monto máximo de reembolso ahora es de $425,00 a $500,00. Leer más sobre las reglas del programa ¿Se está acercando a la edad de jubilación? Benefit Services está desarrollando una guía de jubilación para ayudarlo en su transición hacia la jubilación. ¡Esté atento a las próximas guías! Muy pronto Beneficios medicos Florida Blue proporciona su red de beneficios médicos, para localizar un médico de atención primaria participante en la red Blue Choice, llame al 1-800-664-5295 o visite su sitio web en www.floridablue.com Florida azul Para tu bienestar Más información brought to you by MCASF Local 725 Health Fund's Member Assistance Program brought to you by: Boletín mensual Límites de vacaciones: La temporada de fiestas puede generar estrés y presión, pero establecer límites ayuda a mantener el bienestar. Prioriza lo que más importa, crea un presupuesto y recuerda que está bien decir que no. Leer más Celebrando la sobriedad durante las fiestas: A medida que se acerca la temporada de fiestas, nos encontramos rodeados de decoraciones festivas, reuniones familiares y una gran cantidad de comida y bebida. 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Leer más Visita el portal de Sav Rx Pérdida de tiempo Beneficio Did you know that if you become totally disabled due to non-occupational bodily injury or sickness while eligible for benefits, the Health Fund will pay you a Loss of Time (Short-Term Disability) benefit. Benefits will begin as of the first day of disability due to an accident or as of the 8th day of disability due to sickness and will continue for any one period of disability for a maximum of twenty-six (26) weeks. You do not have to be confined to your home to collect benefits, but must be under the care of a physician. For a Loss of Time benefit , you will receive a benefit based on your job classification. General Foreman, Foreman. R5, R1 & MESJ ~ $ 500.00 per week R2 & Apprentice 5th Year ~ $ 360.00 per week R3, R4, MES2, MES3, Apprentice 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th Year and MAT ~ $250.00 per week Learn more about the Loss of Time Benefit here Application is available on the Document tab or by click on the button to the right Más información Solicitud Farmacia de pedidos por correo Sav-Rx Beneficios Opción rentable para el mantenimiento a largo plazo y medicamentos especiales Todos los pedidos se envían directamente a su puerta sin cargo adicional. Cómo funciona Enviar receta Pagar en el momento del pedido Pedidos enviados a usted Recargas convenientes por teléfono, el sitio web de Sav-Rx o la aplicación Sav-Rx Cómo enviar recetas (3 opciones) Pídale a su médico que envíe la receta electrónicamente a Sav-Rx en Fremont, NE Pídale a su médico que envíe por fax la receta a Sav-Rx al 402-753-2890 ¡Llame a Sav-Rx con el nombre de su medicamento recetado y la información de contacto de su médico y Sav-Rx hará el resto! 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This pages provides answers to FAQs for the Health Fund for UA Local 725 & MCASF. Preguntas frecuentes Esta página contiene preguntas frecuentes sobre el Fondo de Salud. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud con respecto a su cobertura de salud, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al 754-777-7735 o info@725benefits.org Fondo de Salud Preguntas frecuentes Q. Who are my eligible dependents? A. Your lawful spouse; Your biological children up to age 26; Your legally adopted children up to age 26; Your step-children up to age 26; and Child for whom you have been appointed legal guardian by court for length of guardianship or to age 26, which occurs first Q. When do I become eligible for benefits? A. You will become initially eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month after you have accumulated contributions paid by your employer of 400 or more employment hours during a 5 consecutive month period. Q. How do I maintain my continued health care coverage? A. Once you have passed initial eligibility, to maintain your coverage, you must work at least 100 hours per month. If you do not work 100 hours per month but have sufficient hours in your hour bank to make up the difference, your coverage will be continued. Q. I worked over the amount of hours needed for coverage, what happens to those additional hours? A. For any hours you work over 100 in a month, those exceeded hours are placed into your "hour bank", the maximum amount of exceeded hours allowed to be placed in the hour bank is 1,000 hours (10 months of coverage). You may utilize hours in your hour bank to assist you in maintaining coverage (i.e. You only worked 60 hours in a month, so you will be short by 40 hours for coverage but your hour bank has a balance of 200 hours. The Fund will withdrawal 40 hours from your bank and add those hours to the 60 hours you work to ensure you have continued coverage. After the withdrawal, your hour bank balance will be 160 hours). Q. How do I add my new baby or spouse to my insurance plan? A. You must submit a completed, signed Enrollment & Vital Information Form along with other required legal documentation to Benefit Services. You can download the Enrollment & Vital Information Form located under Health Care Document section on this website and mail it into Benefit Services. You must enroll your new dependent within 30 days of birth, adoption, marriage or other important life changes. Documents Required Are : (you must provide these documents or your dependent will not be covered) Spouse: copy of your marriage certificate, copy of spouse's photo ID, copy of spouse's Social Security Card Child : copy of your child’s birth certificate, copy of child's Social Security Card, copy of child's photo ID (if applicable) Step-child : copy of legal decree for coverage, copy of recent tax return, child’s birth certificate, copy of child's Social Security Card, copy of child's photo ID (if applicable) Adopted child: copy of legal decree of adoption, copy of child's Social Security Card, copy of child's photo ID (if applicable) Child for whom you have been appointed their legal guardian: original copy of legal guardianship documents, copy of child's Social Security Card, copy of child's photo ID (if applicable) If Temporary guardianship, status updates will be required every 6 months Failure to remit the required enrollment & vital information form and documents will delay your dependent from getting on coverage. Q. How do I add my spouse to my healthcare benefit? A. Please contact Benefit Services at (754) 777-7735 for more information. You may also download an Enrollment & Vital Information form located under Health Care Documents section on this website. Once downloaded, complete the enrollment & vital information form in its entirety and submit a copy of your marriage certificate, a copy of spouse's photo ID and copy of spouse's Social Security Card. Failure to remit the required enrollment & vital information form and documents will delay your spouse from getting on coverage. Q. How do I add my newborn child to my healthcare benefit? A. Please contact Benefit Services at (754) 777-7735 for more information. You may also download an Enrollment & Vital Information form located under Health Care Documents section on this website. Once downloaded, complete the enrollment & vital information form in its entirety and submit a copy of your newborn child’s birth certificate and copy of child's Social Security Card when available. You must enroll your newborn child within 30 days of birth. Failure to remit the required enrollment & vital information form and documents will delay your newborn child from getting on coverage. Q. Whom should I contact if I'm getting a divorced and what documents do I need to submit? A. Please call Benefit Services and advise the Healthcare and Retirement Services Departments that you are getting a divorce or have already gotten divorced. You will also need to submit a FULL copy of your Judgment of Divorce, Marital Assets/Property Agreements and orders or decrees to the Benefit Office. You should request a new beneficiary form. Don't forget to contact the Union Hall (305) 681-8596 to provide them with a copy of your divorce decree. Benefit Services does not and cannot provide a copy to the Union Hall without your written approval to share that information/documentation. Q. I am a first year Apprentice, do I get health coverage? A. No health coverage is not available for first year apprentices. When you advance to a second year apprentice, you will be come eligible for health coverage after 1 hour of work as an Apprentice 2nd year is remitted on your behalf. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following receipt of that 1 hour of work. Q. Whom should I call if I have questions about my eligibility? A. Please contact Benefit Services at (754) 777-7735 Q. How do I find a doctor in the Florida Blue network? A. You can go to the Florida Blue website (www.floridablue.com ) and select "Find a Doctor " , you would then add your zip code and then select "BlueOptions " as your plan. Q. What if I don’t have enough contributions or hour bank credits to gain eligibility for the month? A. If you fail to have the required employer contributions or hour bank credits to continue healthcare coverage, you may continue coverage by electing COBRA. Each month, the Benefit Office will determine if you have enough hours or hour bank credits to continue eligibility. If you do not, you will receive a COBRA package in the mail explaining your rights under COBRA. It is important to read this package thoroughly so that you are aware of your rights and understand the steps for continuing coverage under COBRA. Q. Will my child(ren) who is/are age 19 through age 26 be covered under the Plan? A. Yes. Due to the Healthcare Reform Act, dependent children are now eligible to remain on the coverage until the age of 26, regardless of student status. Please contact Benefit Services at (754) 777-7735 for more information. Q. How do I make a payment to continue my Health Care coverage? A. You may remit monthly COBRA self-payments via personal check, money order or cashier’s check to MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Fund at 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027. You may also pay through your PayPal account, the PayPal button is located on the Health main page. Q. How do I inquire about the status of my medical claim? A. Your medical claims are paid by Florida Blue. Should you have any questions on your medical benefits, claims status, please contact BCBSFL at (800) 664-5295. Q. How do I request a new medical ID card? A. To request a new medical ID card, please contact Benefit Services at (754) 777-7735. Q. Is there a deductible for the insurance? A. Yes, In-Network; $500 per person/ $1,500 family. Out-of-Network; not applicable. Generally, you must pay all of the costs from providers up to the deductible amount before this plan begins to pay. If you have other family members on the plan, each family member must their own individual deductible until the total amount of deductible expenses paid by all family members meet the overall family deductible. The medical plan's benefit year is January 1st through December 31st. Q. Is there a deductible or co-payment on office visits? A. Yes, there is a $45.00 co-payment for a doctor's office visit. Q. Is there a charge for an Emergency Room visit? A. Yes, there is a $300.00 deductible per visit. Urgent care cost is more lower, please check out this helpful flyer Know before you go - Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room t o help you determine which facility you should received care. Q. Is there a maximum I will pay for medical claims? A. Yes, once you have met your calendar year deductible, you will pay 20% of the cost for your medical service and the Fund pays 80% of that cost. Once you have paid $3,600 per person / $7,200 family out-of-pocket for your calendar medical claims then the Fund pays 100% of your medical claims for the rest of that calendar year. Q. I'm an Actively working member and I have illness that is preventing me from working, does the Fund offer any benefits? A. Yes, if you become disabled due to illness or non-occupational bodily injury, you may qualify for short term disability if you meet the requirements. You may be entitled to a benefit based on your job classification if your injury or illness occurred off the job. Benefit for General Foreman, Foreman, R5, R1 & MESJ is $500.00 per week. R2 & Apprentice 5th Year is $360.00 per week. And for R3, R4, MES2, MES3, Apprentice 2nd Year , 3rd year & 4th Year and MAT it is $250.00 per week. A maximum benefit of 26 weeks. Please contact Benefit Services at (754) 777-7735 for further information. Q. I need a prescription, is there a co-payment? Where can I get my prescription filled? A. Yes, the Fund has 3 levels of prescription co-payments, in addition, there is mail order available which will save you money if your prescription is for a longer period. > Generic Drugs: $15 co-pay for retail and $30 co-pay for mail order > Preferred Brand Drugs: $35 co-pay for retail and $70 co-pay for mail order > Non-Preferred Brand Drugs: $65 co-pay for retail and $130 co-pay for mail order If you utilize an Out-of-Network Pharmacy, you will have a 50% co-insurance cost on your prescription. > Specialty Drugs: Subject to the cost share based on applicable drug tier. Not covered through mail order. Sav-Rx is our pharmacy benefit manager, if you click on their website link on the Health Care page of this website, you will be able to find a Pharmacy near you or call (800) 228-3108. Please note that Sav-Rx is a full insured pharmacy card, it is NOT a discount card. Q. Is there a maximum I will pay for my prescriptions? A. Yes, once you have paid $900 per person / $1,800 family out-of-pocket for your calendar prescriptions cost then the Fund pays 100% of your prescription cost for the rest of that calendar year. Q. How do I request a new prescription ID card? A. To request a new prescription ID card, please contact Sav-Rx at (800) 228-3108 . Q. Is there any other benefits than the medical provided by the Fund, like dental? A. Yes, the Fund offers Dental Coverage through Florida Combine Life, a Florida Blue company. Check the Health Documents page for information on BlueDental Choice Plus. To find an in-network dentist quickly and easily, visit www.floridabluedental.com/find-a-dentist and select BlueDental Choice Plus as your plan name. Q. Is there a maximum benefit for the dental plan? A. Yes, the Plan Year maximum is $2,500 with coinsurance payable by Florida Blue Dental for covered services at 70%. You pay the remaining 30% of covered services. Orthodontia service for all insured with a lifetime maximum of $1,000. Dental plan year is January 1st through December 31st. You should utilize an in-network dentist to save yourself some money as non-participating dentist may charge more for services which will increase your cost. Q. How do I request a new dental ID card? A. To request a new dental ID card, please contact Benefit Services at (754) 777-7735. Q. Is there any life insurance provided by the Fund? A. Yes, the Fund offers a self-funded Life Benefit and Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit program for actively working members. There is no benefit available for your spouse or dependents nor if you are a retiree. Q. I'm struggling with an issue, is there any counseling available? A. Yes, the Fund offers a Member Assistance Program through Ulliance. The Life Advisor Member Assistance Program provides assistance to members and their dependents cope with the many personal and work challenges that we all struggle with from time to time. You can read more on the program here . You can call 24/7 at (800) 448-8326 to speak with a counselor who can assist you or log in at lifeadvisor.com Q. I am going to be retiring soon, is there any benefits provided to retirees? A. Yes, the Fund offers a reimbursement for your medical coverage if you worked in the GF, F, R1, R2, R5 , MESJ and MES2 job classifications and for the 72 consecutive month period preceding your retirement worked or had coverage, you may be eligible to receive a Retiree Subsidy payment. For more information on the Retiree Subsidy Benefit, click here . Q. I am going to be turning 65 and am actively working, do I have to sign up for Medicare Part B? A. No, if you are of Medicare age but are actively working and covered under our Fund, you do not have to sign up for Medicare Part B &/or Part D but you must sign up for Medicare Part A. This is also applicable to your spouse, if your spouse is of Medicare age and covered under your health coverage from this Fund, your spouse does not have to sign-up for Medicare Part B &/or Part D. Your spouse does have to sign up for Medicare Part A though. Q. What if I don't complete the Annual Family Statement, what happens? A. If you do not fully complete the Annual Family Statement by the stated due date of November 1st, your health coverage will be suspended and your medical claims will be delayed until you submit the require Annual Family Statement. Q. What if I don't receive the Annual Family Statement in the mail? A. If you do not receive the Annual Family Statement in the mail, you can get a copy of the statement right on this website, under the Health Fund's document tab along as well as on the Health Fund's main tab. To complete it quicker, you can log into your participant portal and complete the form there which is submitted directly to the Benefit Office. At the top of all pages, there is a link to the Participant Portal. Q. I am thinking of retiring, is there something the Fund has to help me navigate the process? A. Yes, the Fund has developed a Retirement Guide which provides you with the information you need to understand the process of retirement and the benefits available to you. You can find an electronic copy on the Health Documents tab or you can contact the Benefit Office to have a copy mailed to you. Q. Does the Fund have a vision benefit? A. Yes, the Fund offers a Vision Benefit Program through EyeMed. Through this vision benefit you can choose the eye doctors and brands you want, you can can save with member-only discounts and extras, annual eye exams and a safety glass benefit for working members in addition to your regular eye glasses. Read more about the benefit here . Q. I have a question on the vision benefits, who do I call? A. For questions about the vision benefits, to locate a in-network provider, etc. you should contact EyeMed's Customer Care Center at (866) 800-5457. They are available Monday - Saturday, from 7:30 am - 11:00 pm EST and Sunday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm EST. You can also find information on the vision benefit by visiting www.eyemed.com Q. I have lost my vision ID card, what can I do? A. If you have registered your account on eyemed.com you can print a replacement card right from your account. You can also contact EyeMed's Customer Care Center at (866) 800-5457. They are available Monday - Saturday, from 7:30 am - 11:00 pm EST and Sunday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm EST.

This page answers FAQs for the Health Fund for UA Local 725 and MCASF Preguntas frecuentes Esta página contiene preguntas frecuentes sobre el Fondo de Pensiones. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud con respecto a su beneficio de jubilación, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al 754-777-77353 o info@725benefits.org Fondo de pensiones Preguntas frecuentes Q. How do I become a Participant in the Plan? A. You will become a Participant on the first day of the month in which you accrue 400 Hours in Covered Employment during a period of 12 consecutive months beginning with your first day of employment ending on your first anniversary of employment. Q. I am going through a divorce, what happens to my pension? A. If your former spouse is awarded a portion of your earned benefit through the Plan, it will be necessary that you and your former spouse complete a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) so that the Plan can pay benefits to your former spouse. You may contact Benefit Services and request that a sample QDRO be provided to you. Q. Does the Pension Plan affect Social Security benefits in any way? A. No. Q. Can pensions be paid or assigned or garnered to others? A. No. Pensions cannot be assigned to a third party. The only exceptions are for payments in accordance with a "Qualified Domestic Relations Order," or on the death of the Participant to a designated beneficiary. Q. If benefits are denied, may a participant or beneficiary appeal? A. Yes. Any participant or beneficiary denied a benefit has the right to appeal to the Trustees within 60 days after the date shown on the letter of denial. The rules for filing an appeal are briefly outlined in your Summary Plan Description (SPD). Q . How far in advance should I request an application for retirement? A. You can request an application for retirement any time during the 180 days prior to your expected retirement date but in no event, not later than the last working day of the month prior to the month in which you want to retire with this Plan. Though you can download the application on this website, you will still need the benefit option form, which details optional benefits as well as the monthly value for those benefits. That form is provided to you from Benefit Services only. Q. In addition to the application for retirement, what other documents do I have to submit to Benefit Services? A. You will need to provide photocopies of the birth certificates for you and your spouse, copy of your marriage license, copy of photo state issued identification for you and your spouse, and copy of you and your spouse's Social Security card. If you are divorced, you are required to submit a copy of the final judgment of dissolution with copies of the marital settlement or property settlement agreement and/or a copy of the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Q. I am currently receiving a monthly pension benefit from the Plan and would like to change the tax withholding. What needs to be done? A. You can change your tax withholding as often as you wish by completing a new W-4P which can be obtained from Benefit Services or downloaded from the website. Once this form is completed, you must return it to Benefit Services for implementation. You may submit your W-4P form through the Participant Portal. Q. I am currently receiving a monthly pension benefit from the Plan and would like to change the bank account information. How do I change this information? A. You can change your direct deposit information by completing a new Direct Deposit Form which can be obtained from Benefit Services or downloaded from the website. Once this form is completed, you must return it to Benefit Services for implementation. You may also change your bank account online through the Participant Portal. Q. I am thinking of retiring, what is the earliest age I can retire? A. A member can retire as early as age 55 as long as you have 10 vesting credits. If you retire early, your benefit will be reduced for every month you retire prior to the normal retirement age of 65. Also, if you retire early, you may not work in the trade, craft, industry anywhere in the United States and continue to receive your monthly benefit, you will be suspended until you are no longer work. You should contact Benefit Services to discuss your eligibility for early retirement. Q. I recently moved, how do I change my address? A. For your protection, all address changes must be submitted in writing. You can change your address in one of three ways: a) Mail or fax a letter to Benefit Services with your new address or b) Complete the Address Change Form located on the website and mail or fax to Benefit Services for processing. c) Log into your Participant Portal and complete the address change form online. Q. I am age 65 and I'm contemplating retiring, can I still work for my employer and receive my monthly pension benefit? A. If you are age 65 and want to retire and continue to work for a Local 725 contributing employer, YES, you can receive your monthly pension benefit and continue to work for your Local 725 contributing employer. There is no restriction of the number of hours you work for that Local 725 contributing employer either and still receive your pension. Q. Whom should I contact if I'm getting a divorce and what documents do I need to submit? A. Please call Benefit Services and advise the Retirement Services and Healthcare Departments that you are getting a divorce or have already gotten divorced. You will also need to submit a FULL copy of your Dissolution of Marriage Judgment, QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) Martial Settlement or Property Settlement Agreement and any Qualified Medical Child Support Order to this office. Don't forget to contact the Union Hall (305) 681-8596 to provide them with a copy of your divorce decree. Benefit Services does not and cannot provide a copy to the Union Hall without your written approval to share that information/documentation. Q. I am age 65, retired and still am working for my employer, does my pension get adjusted for the work I am doing now? A. Yes, an age 65+ working retiree, will have their monthly pension benefit adjusted for the work they are doing in a Plan Year as long as you work at least 400 hour in the plan year, which runs January through December. Each February, Benefit Services reviews all working retirees of Local 725 contributing employers and recalculates their monthly pension benefit based on the hours worked and contributions received on your behalf. Q. Do I have to complete the Pension Verification Statement I received in the mail? A. Yes, the Pension Plan Rules requires periodic certification of all participant's retirement status for the previous 12 months. Failing to complete the statement by November 1st will result in a suspension of your future benefit payments until Benefit Services receives your completed Verification Statement. Contact Retirement Services for any additional questions you may have about your pension benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions for Apprentices about your pension benefit. preguntas frecuentes Esta página contiene las Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Fondo de Pensiones. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre su beneficio de pensión, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al 754-777-7735 o info@725benefits.org Fondo de pensiones P. ¿Cómo me convierto en Participante del Plan? A. Se convertirá en Participante el primer día del mes en el que acumule 400 Horas en Empleo Cubierto durante un período de 12 meses consecutivos a partir de su primer día de empleo y hasta su primer aniversario de empleo._cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ P. Estoy pasando por un divorcio, ¿qué pasa con mi pensión? R. Si a su excónyuge se le otorga una parte de su beneficio ganado a través del Plan, será necesario que usted y su excónyuge completen una Orden Calificada de Relaciones Domésticas (QDRO) para que el Plan pueda pagar los beneficios a su excónyuge. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de beneficios y solicitar que se le proporcione una QDRO de muestra. P. ¿El Plan de Pensiones afecta los beneficios del Seguro Social de alguna manera? R. No. P. ¿Se pueden pagar, asignar o acumular pensiones a otros? R. No. Las pensiones no se pueden asignar a un tercero. Las únicas excepciones son para los pagos de acuerdo con una "Orden Calificada de Relaciones Domésticas" o en caso de fallecimiento del Participante a un beneficiario designado. P. Si se niegan los beneficios, ¿puede apelar un jubilado o beneficiario? R. Sí. Cualquier jubilado o beneficiario al que se le niegue un beneficio tiene derecho a apelar ante los Fideicomisarios dentro de los 60 días posteriores a la fecha que figura en la carta de denegación. Las reglas para presentar una apelación se describen brevemente en su Descripción resumida del plan (SPD). P. ¿Con cuánta anticipación debo solicitar una solicitud de jubilación? R. Puede solicitar una solicitud de jubilación en cualquier momento durante los 180 días anteriores a su fecha prevista de jubilación, pero en ningún caso, a más tardar el último día hábil del mes anterior al mes en que desea jubilarse con este Plan. P. Además de la solicitud de retiro, ¿qué otros documentos debo presentar en la oficina del Fondo? R. Deberá proporcionar fotocopias de los certificados de nacimiento suyos y de su cónyuge, copia de su licencia de matrimonio, copia de identificación con foto suya y de su cónyuge, y copia de su tarjeta de Seguro Social y la de su cónyuge. Si está divorciado, debe presentar una copia del fallo final de disolución con copias del acuerdo de liquidación de bienes y/o una copia de la Orden Calificada de Relaciones Domésticas (QDRO). P. Actualmente recibo un beneficio de pensión mensual del Plan y me gustaría cambiar la retención de impuestos. ¿Lo que hay que hacer? R. Puede cambiar su retención de impuestos con la frecuencia que desee completando un nuevo W-4P que se puede obtener en la Oficina de Beneficios o descargar del sitio web. Una vez completado este formulario, debe devolverlo a la Oficina de Beneficios para su implementación. Puede enviar su formulario W-4P a través del Portal del participante. P. Actualmente recibo un beneficio de pensión mensual del Plan y me gustaría cambiar la información de la cuenta bancaria. ¿Cómo cambio esta información? R. Puede cambiar su información de depósito directo completando un nuevo Formulario de Depósito Directo que se puede obtener en la Oficina de Beneficios. Una vez completado este formulario, debe devolverlo a la Oficina de Beneficios para su implementación. También puede cambiar su cuenta bancaria en línea a través del Portal del participante. P. Actualmente recibo un beneficio de pensión mensual del Plan, ¿qué sucede si no recibo mi cheque? R. Para evitar que un miembro tenga este problema, a partir del 1 de julio de 2019, la Junta Directiva ahora requiere que TODOS los beneficios mensuales se paguen mediante depósito electrónico. Puede obtener un formulario de Depósito Directo llamando a la Oficina de Beneficios. Envíe este formulario para recibir su beneficio. También puede completar el formulario en línea a través de su portal de participantes. _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ P. Me mudé recientemente, ¿cómo cambio mi dirección? R. Para su protección, todos los cambios de dirección deben presentarse por escrito. Puede cambiar su dirección de una de estas tres maneras: a) Envíe por correo o fax una carta a la Oficina de Beneficios con su nueva dirección o b) Complete el Formulario de cambio de dirección que se encuentra en el sitio web y envíelo por correo o fax a la Oficina de Beneficios para su procesamiento. c) Inicie sesión en su Portal del participante y complete el formulario de cambio de dirección en línea. P. ¿A quién debo contactar si me estoy divorciando y qué documentos debo presentar? R. Por favor llame a la Oficina de Beneficios e informe a los Departamentos de Elegibilidad y Pensiones que se está divorciando o que ya se ha divorciado. También deberá presentar una copia COMPLETA de su Sentencia de disolución del matrimonio, QDRO (Orden calificada de relaciones domésticas) y Orden calificada de manutención médica infantil a esta oficina. Comuníquese con los Servicios de Jubilación si tiene alguna pregunta adicional sobre su beneficio de pensión. Preguntas frecuentes

EyeMed Your Vision Benefit Program COMING INTO FOCUS!! The Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that a new VISION BENEFIT will be coming to the Health Plan Every waking moment, your eyes invite you to engage in life. The new MCASF Local 725 Health Plan's Vision Benefit provided by EyeMed helps you take care of them. Choose the eye doctors and brands you want. See your best and look your best. Save with member-only discounts and extras you've never seen before. It's an unrivaled experience. Protect your peepers with annual eye exams that can also spot more serious health problems Easily find an eye doctor, schedule an appointment in seconds and manage your vision benefits on-the-go with EyeMed's app for members Safety glass benefit for members only in addition to your regular eye glasses. How to find a vision provider - You have access to thousands of in-network providers - independent eye doctors, your favorite retail stores, even online providers. There's a perfect one for every person; find yours today with the Enhanced Provider Search on eyemed.com . How do I use my benefits? At EyeMed, it's all about easy. Just choose an in- network provider from the Provider Locator, schedule your visit and go in for care or eyewear. You don't even need your ID card - just give them your name & birthday. When you stay in-network, EyeMed handles all the paperwork. See Your Benefit Summary See Your Safety Glasses Benefit Your Vision Benefit Provider The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Fund selected EyeMed to be our vision benefit provider and to adjudicate (pay) the vision approved claims within the plan of vision benefits. As an Apprentice 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year, you are eligible for the vision benefit as outlined in the Benefit Summary. Click on the button below to read the Benefit Summary. All eligible working members have a safety glass benefit in addition to your regular eye glass benefits. This page highlights some of this information. Benefit Summary Safety Benefits FAQs Eye Exam Can Show

This page provides valuable documents for the Pension Fund for UA Local 725 & MCASF Documentos de pensión Formularios de pensión 1 Formularios estándar Formulario de retención de impuestos federales sobre la renta (W-4P) - Rellenable Formulario de depósito directo Formulario de elección de beneficiario formulario de selección de beneficiarios Formulario de verificación de cambio de dirección formulario de cambio de dirección 2 Aplicaciones Solicitud de prestaciones de jubilación para una persona casada (Deberá comunicarse con la Oficina de Beneficios para conocer sus opciones y valores de beneficios antes de enviar su solicitud) Solicitud de prestaciones de jubilación para una persona soltera (Deberá comunicarse con la Oficina de Beneficios para conocer sus opciones y valores de beneficios antes de enviar su solicitud) Solicitud de beneficios para el cónyuge sobreviviente Solicitud de beneficiario alternativo para beneficios (QDRO) 3 Formularios de verificación anual Formularios de verificación para miembros jubilados Formulario de verificación de jubilación para el año 2024 Formularios de verificación para cónyuges sobrevivientes y beneficiarios Formulario de verificación de jubilación para el año 2024 ¿Necesita ayuda para completar su solicitud de pensión? ¿Está mirando el paquete de solicitud de pensión y se pregunta cómo completarlo? ¿Se pregunta qué poner en qué sección? Benefit Services ha desarrollado los videos a continuación para ayudarlo a completar su solicitud de pensión. Para participantes casados Para participantes individuales Documentos del plan de pensiones Los siguientes documentos corresponden a todas las partes del plan. Si hay algún documento que necesita y que no se encuentra en la lista, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios. Documento del Plan del Fondo Fiduciario de Pensiones ACRA Local 725 Aviso de financiamiento anual Año del plan 2019 Aviso de financiamiento anual Año del plan 2018 Aviso de financiamiento anual Año del plan 2017 ¿Se está acercando a la edad de jubilación? Benefit Services está desarrollando una guía de jubilación para ayudarlo en su transición hacia la jubilación. ¡Esté atento a las próximas guías! Muy pronto Envíos de pensiones por correo - Avisos Los siguientes documentos corresponden a los envíos por correo o avisos que se envían a todos los participantes del plan. Si necesita algún envío por correo o aviso que no se encuentra en la lista, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios. Aviso de financiación anual Año del plan 2020 Aviso de financiación anual Año del plan 2019 Aviso de financiación anual Año del plan 2018 Aviso de financiación anual Año del plan 2017 IRS - Cambios requeridos al formulario W-4P en 2023

providing answers to FAQs for Employers of UA Local 725 & MCASF Preguntas frecuentes Esta página contiene preguntas frecuentes sobre los servicios para empleadores. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud con respecto a los servicios para empleadores, debe comunicarse con Servicios de Beneficios al 754-777-7735 o info@725benefits.org Servicios para empleadores Preguntas frecuentes Q. Can I remit my contribution reports weekly? A. Yes, you can elect to remit your reports weekly. Please be advise that your reports are due within 10 working days from the weekly payroll period. Q. I have questions concerning the Collective Bargaining Agreement? A. You should contact Julie Dietrich with the Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida at j.dietrich@mcasf.org or at (305) 290-3970 . Q. I have a small company and I report weekly, can I report two pay periods on one report? A. No, if you report two payroll periods on one report, the first week of that report will be deemed late as it will be received after 10 working days following the end of that payroll period. Q. If I am late with my remittance report and payment, is there a penalty? A. Yes, if your report and payment is received after 10 working days after the weekly payroll period end or month end period, a late fee will be assessed. Refer to the Collection Policy on the Documents link. Q. What is the late remittance penalty? A. The following provisions apply to the assessment and payment of the late payment assessment: 1) If you have not been late more than two times in a twelve month period, the fee shall be 10% of the contributions total amount due. 2) If you have been late three times in a twelve month period, the fee shall be 15% of the contributions total amount due. 3) If you have been late more than three times in a twelve month period, the fee shall be 20% of the contributions total amount due. Q. Am I required to have a bond? A. Yes, all employers are required to submit a bond. $1,800.00 per employee ($2,500 beginning 1/1/26) if you report weekly or $4,000.00 per employee ($6,000 beginning 1/1/26) if you report monthly. Benefit Services will provide you with your requirement bond amount, which is reviewed every 6 months. If there is no change in your required amount, you must submit your "Continuation Certificate" each year. Q. Can I remit my reports through the mail? A. No, all contractors must submit their remittance reports online through the employer portal. Please contact Benefit Services for assistance with logging into the portal. Q. Can I make my payment electronically? A. Yes, you can submit your payment via ACH or Wire transfer. If you need to send a check, please contact Benefit Services for assistance. Q. How do I know if my employee elected to contribute to the DC Fund? A. Benefit Services sends each contractor a list of their Local 725 members who elected to contribute to the DC Fund. The election period is October 1st through November 30th each year for the following year and the list is mailed to you before the end of December so you can program the member's payroll deduction accordingly. You may get a new employee during the year and that employee's referral will list his/her DC elective. Also, the employee is responsible to inform his new employer of his/her election and you can also contact Benefit Services to obtain that information. Q. I have an employee who elected to contribute to the DC Fund, is there any penalty if my remittance report is late? A. The Department of Labor requires that employee 401(k) elective deferral contributions must be deposited into the Plan in a timely fashion. The CBA dictates that elective deferral contributions are considered timely if they are received at the Benefit Office within 10 working days following the end of the payroll period and that failure to timely deposit employee elective deferral contributions results in a prohibited transaction under Section 4975 and Form 5530 (Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans) must be filed by the employer responsible to deposit those elective deferral contributions timely. Q. I'm an Owner-Operator, is there an hourly requirement that I must remit? A. Yes, you must submit the actual number of hours worked, however, you must remit minimum of 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. If you are remitting monthly reports, you would remit your contributions on a minimum of 173.33 hours per month. Q. For an Owner-Operator, am I required to remit on a certain number of bargained employees? A. Yes, you must remit on at least one apprentice or one journeyman in addition to yourself. Q. When is the next wage & benefit rate increase? A. The Wage & Benefit rate increases generally occur on July 16th of each year. Q. If I am on a Participation Agreement with the Health Fund, am I required to provided coverage to all my non-bargained staff? A. Yes, all non-bargained employees must be given coverage for any employer utilizing a Participation Agreement. Q. On the remittance form, there is a reporting fee...what is this? A. An employer shall pay the Service Corporation a processing fee per weekly or monthly reporting period determined by the Service Corporation, which fee shall be added to contribution reports & payments as noted in "Article XI: Fringe Benefits, section 11.01, paragraph F. Contribution Reporting Fee" in the CBA. The current processing fee is $6.00 per reporting period, this fee was previously invoiced separately quarterly to employer, beginning with the 7/19/19 wage & benefit schedule, this fee has been added directly to the remittance form. Q. I received a letter indicating my company has been selected for an audit, what does this mean? A. The Trustees of the Service Corporation in conjunction with the Employee Benefit Trust Funds has established a Collection Policy to ensure the effective and efficient collection of contributions from employers. To monitor and ensure proper compliance with the CBA, the Funds have established a payroll (shop) audit program. This program allows an independent auditor to inspect/examine pertinent business records to ensure compliance. The program has randomly selects contributing employers monthly to examine their records once every three years. The current independent auditor is Novak Francella, LLC, who conducts the audits either electronic submission or in person. Q. What records to I have to provide for a payroll (shop) audit? A. The pertinent business records that the independent auditor (Novak Francella) include but not limited to: * Payroll books and records, including weekly payroll records; * IRS forms 941; * IRS forms 1099; * IRS forms 940; * Daily time sheet records; * General Ledger and cash disbursement records; * Florida tax form UTC-6; * Any other records or documents that are deemed necessary to complete the audit. Q. Do I have to comply with a payroll (shop) audit? A. Yes, any employer that fails to cooperate in any examination authorized by the Funds shall be responsible for all of the costs and attorney fees incurred in compelling the employer's compliance. Q. What if the audit shows an underpayment? A. If the examination of your books and records reveals that an amount is due, then in addition to all other assessments due to such underpayment, the employer shall pay the cost to have performed the audit and any attorney or collection fees incurred.

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Participant Portal A Bit About The Participant Portal The Participant Portal contains your personal benefit information, like your dependents, your beneficiaries, your work hours and contributions paid in on your behalf. It has your pension accrued benefit, your defined contribution account balance(s), your health eligibility and hour bank information. You can update your health enrollment form directly on the portal. The form is pre-populated with your information currently on file so it's easy to update, just a few clicks and your done. If you're a pensioner, you can change your bank information on your pension benefit direct deposit. Need to send us important personal documentation such as a birth certificate for a newborn or a marriage certificate for your new spouse, you can upload those documents securely through the portal. Security & Your Password Your Username Your Password Multifactor Authentication Your Username is provided by Benefit Services when you are eligible for access to the portal. Your username will never change. With new security measures, password must be at least 14 characters long and must include 1 uppercase letter, 1 lowercase letter, 1 number and 1 special character such as !,@,$, etc. You cannot re-use any password used in the past 365 days. Your account will lock after 5 failed login attempts - no worries though, it will unlock after 15 minutes. To reset your password, click on "Forgot Password?" then enter your username and an email will be sent to you with further instructions. Benefit Services takes your security seriously and we have added an additional layer of security to supplement the password security. This eliminates the need to change your password periodically. Once you have entered your password successfully, you will be asked to have a code sent to the email associated with your account. The portal will send you that code and once you enter it on the screen, you will then in your participant portal. Participant Portal