Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Contratistas profesionales, capacitados y orgullosos de pertenecer al sindicato. Sindicato Local 725 de Instaladores de Tuberías El sindicato local 725 de instaladores de aire acondicionado, refrigeración y tuberías de United Association representa a más de 1200 miembros en el área del sur de Florida que trabajan en la industria de aire acondicionado, refrigeración y sistemas mecánicos. El trabajo del sindicato local 725 abarca la instalación, modernización, mantenimiento y reparación de plantas de tratamiento de agua y alcantarillado, instalaciones de tuberías de combustible para aeropuertos, instalaciones de tuberías de tinta para plantas de periódicos, sistemas de amoníaco y glicol para cámaras frigoríficas y pistas de hielo, plantas farmacéuticas y muchas otras. Fundado el 22 de junio de 1950, la jurisdicción del Sindicato Local 725 abarca los condados de Miami-Dade, Broward y Monroe, así como la jurisdicción en 4 condados costeros de la costa oeste de Florida; Collier, Lee, Charlotte y Sarasota para todos los servicios mecánicos de HVAC. El centro de capacitación del Local 725, ARPEC (Centro de Educación en Aire Acondicionado, Refrigeración y Montaje de Tuberías) tiene profundas raíces en el estado de Florida y se registró por primera vez como programa de aprendizaje el 11 de octubre de 1949. Desde entonces, ARPEC ha seguido siendo uno de los programas de aprendizaje más respetados en los Estados Unidos y Canadá. Visita el sitio web de UA 725 Visita el sitio web de UA 725

Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Benefit Services se estableció en 2018 para brindar una administración profesional, atenta y dedicada de los beneficios de atención médica y jubilación a los miembros y sus dependientes de United Association Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Pipefitters Local Union 725 y para brindar apoyo de remesas a los empleadores contribuyentes de Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida. Las Oficinas de Servicios de Beneficios están ubicadas en 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027. MCASF Local 725 Pension Trust Fund Is a Defined Benefit retirement plan that provides Local 725 members with a valuable retirement benefit: a secure, predictable income in retirement. Unlike many other retirement plans, this Plan promises a specific monthly benefit amount for life, calculated based on your years of service and other factors outlined in the Plan. The Board of Trustees and professional investment managers handle all investment decisions and risks, ensuring your benefit is paid reliably regardless of market conditions. This guaranteed lifetime income, often described as a "traditional pension", is very rare and excellent benefit in today's world, offering true financial peace of mind in retirement. The MCASF Local 725 Pension Plan isn't just a benefit on paper. It's union-negotiated monthly income that, for some people, makes the difference between living with comfort and dignity in your retirement and just getting by. Visit the Pension Page MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Trust Fund Your Plan, with claims paid by your contributions This Health Plan operates under a self-funded model, meaning the money used to pay claims comes directly from the fund's assets, which are paid by MCASF contractors on behalf of their employees who are Local 725 members. In simple terms, every dollar counts and enables us to keep the plan well-funded so it can provide excellent benefits to you and your family. One way we make sure that your plan assets are being used appropriately is by through an annual verification. Each year, you are required to submit an Annual Family Statement. This form plays an important role in ensuring that only eligible family members are covered by the plan. If the Annual Family Statement isn't submitted, health coverage is suspended until the form is received. The Board of Trustees is required by federal law to be good stewards of the Plan's assets. This annual verification process helps them accomplish that by ensuring that your health plan assets are only used to cover individuals who should be covered. Visit the Health Page MCASF Local 725 Defined Contribution Retirement Trust Fund Is a Defined Contribution retirement plan that provides Local 725 members with an additional valuable retirement benefit, either in a lump sum benefit or periodic distributions of your account balance. Unlike a pension plan, the defined contribution plan does not promise a specific amount of benefits at retirement. The Board of Trustees and professional investment managers handle all investment decisions for the MCASF Local 725 Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Your account balance is pooled with all of the other members of Local 725 and invested to hopefully gain investment interest to provide you with an attractive lump sum benefit at retirement. You can help make your account balance grow by electing to have your employer withhold a certain amount per hour from the hours you work on a pre-tax basis. Visit the Defined Contribution Page

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Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Contratistas profesionales, capacitados y orgullosos de pertenecer al sindicato. Asociación de Contratistas Mecánicos del Sur de Florida La Asociación de Contratistas Mecánicos del Sur de Florida es una asociación que representa a los contratistas que construyen y dan servicio a sistemas de calefacción, ventilación, aire acondicionado, refrigeración y tuberías en las áreas metropolitanas de Miami y Ft. Lauderdale y sus suburbios, así como en los Cayos de Florida. A través de la educación, la representación legislativa, la negociación y las oportunidades de establecer contactos, la MCASF ayuda a nuestros contratistas miembros a orientar sus empresas en la dirección correcta para el futuro. La MCASF está afiliada a la Asociación de Contratistas Mecánicos de Estados Unidos y a los Contratistas de Servicios Mecánicos de Estados Unidos, y nuestros contratistas miembros son signatarios del Sindicato Local 725 de Instaladores de Tuberías de Aire Acondicionado y Refrigeración de la Asociación Unida. Visita el sitio web de MCASF

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.

Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Los fondos Los Fondos Fiduciarios de Beneficios para Empleados son administrados y mantenidos por una Junta de Fideicomisarios, que consta de un número igual de fideicomisarios designados por los trabajadores y por la gerencia. Cada Fondo Fiduciario de Beneficios para Empleados se administra a través de los términos y disposiciones de su respectivo Documento de Plan y Acuerdo de Fideicomiso. El Consejo de Administración. Have you wondered what your employer is deducting from your paycheck?? Deductions on your paycheck should only be for your Union's gross wage assessment (Working Dues), which is 2% of that pay period's gross wages, including travel and non-working hours paid. There should also be a deduction of $0.05 per hour worked for the Political Education Committee, $0.15 per hour worked for Market Recovery and $0.10 per hour worked for Organizing. Some employer pay choose to lump these 3 assessments into one deduction of $0.30 per hours worked. Additionally, if you elected to make a voluntary employee contribution to your Defined Contribution account, that amount you elected per hour will also be deducted from your paycheck. If you are not sure of the deductions listed on your paycheck, you should reach out to your employer's payroll department for help understanding the deductions. You can also contact UA Local 725 for additional assistance.

Contact information for Benefit Service, administering benefits for participants of UA Local 725 and remittances for contributing employers of MCASF. Contacto 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite Pembroke Pines, Florida 333027 754-777-7735 info@725benefits.org First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

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 The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Fund is committed to maintaining accurate and up-to-date information for all eligible participants and their dependent family members. To help us accomplish this, the Board of Trustees requires all eligible participants to complete and submit an Annual Family Statement each year. Why Is This Information Required? The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Fund is a self-funded health plan, which means the fund pays approved claims using plan assets. The Board of Trustees has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that these assets are used appropriately and solely for the benefit of eligible Local 725 members & their eligible dependents. The Annual Family Statement helps the Fund: * Verify that participant & dependent information is current and accurate. * Ensure benefits are being provided only to eligible individuals. * Minimize waste, fraud, and improper use of plan resources. * Help protect plan assets so they can continue providing valuable benefits to Local 725 members & their families. * Maintain accurate contact information so important benefit-related communications can reach you. Annual Submission Is Required All eligible Health Fund participants must complete and submit the Annual Family Statement each year, even if there have been no changes to your information. Failure to submit by the deadline may result in suspension of your health coverage and delays in the payment of health & prescription benefit claims. If you are adding a new dependent, you may be required to provide supporting documentation, such as birth certificate, social security card, photo ID and other applicable documentation. How to Submit Your Statement: Mail your completed statement to Benefit Services @ 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027. You can also fax it to (754) 999-2205 or you can email it to us at info@725benefits.org Copy of the Annual Family Statement Health Plan Benefits The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Plan is your health plan; it is responsible for providing your benefits and setting rules for eligibility and coverage. To deliver these benefits efficiently, the Plan partners with specialized companies that administer specific services on its behalf. These vendors handle day-to-day operations such as processing claims, managing networks, and providing customer support, but the benefits themselves are funded and governed entirely by the Plan. Below are our partners in delivering your benefits. 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 Our Mission Your Health Matters Navigating health care can be confusing. Our glossary simplifies common terms, making it easier for you to understand your benefits and options. We're here to help. Learn More A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of uncertainty. You may be trying to understand unfamiliar medical information, weigh treatment options, coordinate appointments and keep track of questions for your doctors, all while managing the impact on you and your family. CancerNavigator is available through the MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Plan to help make that process a little easier. If you or a covered family member are diagnosed with cancer, you can connect with an oncology nurse navigator who can provide experienced, personal guidance throughout your care. Your nurse navigator can help you understand your diagnosis and treatment options, prepare for conversations with your doctors and coordinate appointments and care. They can also help you explore treatment at leading cancer centers and identify helpful local resources and services. Having someone who understands cancer care can make it easier to know what questions to ask and what questions to ask and where to turn next. Cancer care can involve may moving pieces, from appointments and treatment decisions to conversations with multiple providers. Having access to a nurse navigator gives you an additional source of support to help you prepare for those conversations, coordinate care and connect resources that may be helpful along the way. This service is available at no cost to you or your eligible dependents. You don't have to navigate cancer care alone. CancerNavigator support you or your eligible dependents: Clear explanation of diagnosis and treatment options. Assisting with scheduling appointments quickly with best centers in your area. Preparation for your upcoming doctor visits. Access to additional support, including emotional care, transportation, and community resources. To reach a Nurse Navigator today, call the dedicated MCASF 725 phone number: 754-200-0507 or by visiting www.cancernavigator.com/mcasf725 to learn more. To Read More Click to Learn More About Your Vision Benefit eLearning Digital Education website Welcome to your eLearning Digital Education website. You will find information about the health plan the MCASF Local 725 Health Fund has selected for you along with helpful videos and a library of information to help you get the most out of your benefits. To get started, view the video here, then you can jump in and view the detailed benefits. Click below to find out more information. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA COMENZAR What is in your wallet? Get to know your health coverage ID Cards Haga clic aquí para obtener más información Loss of Time Benefit Read More Annual Notices SBC Notice of Privacy Practices Summary Annual Report Childrens Health Insurance Program WHCRA Notice Newborns' Act Creditable Coverage Annual Notices On these tabs you will find the Annual Notices for participants of the MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Trust Fund. You may also find copies of these notices on the Health Fund's "Documents" page. Summary Annual Report A Summary Annual Report (SAR) is a mandated, simplified overview of the Health Plan's Form 5500, providing participants with key financial data. It ensures transparency regarding plan management. Read the 2024 SAR Summary of Benefits & Coverage The Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) document will help you choose a health plan. The SBC shows you how you & the plan would share the cost for covered health care services . Please review it carefully Notice of Privacy Practices Your Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities. This notice describers how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully Children's Health Insurance Program The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a federal-state partnership providing low-cost, comprehensive health coverage to uninsured children and teens. Read CHIP Notice Women's Health & Cancer Rights Act Under WHCRA, group health plans offering mastectomy coverage for certain services relating to the mastectomy. Read WHCRA Notice Newborns' & Mothers' Health Protection Act NMHPA is a US federal law the prevents group health plans & insurers from restricting hospital stay benefits to less than 48 hours for vaginal deliveries and 96 hours for cesarean sections. Read Newborns' Act Creditable Coverage Notice This notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage and options under Medicare's prescription drug coverage Read Creditable Coverage Para tu bienestar Free confidential assistance for Local 725 members Stress, anxiety and depression Relationship and family concerns Death of a loved one Substance abuse Financial and legal referrals Crisis counseling Ulliance Life Advisor 800-448-8326 brought to you by Más información No cost to you, or your covered spouse or children. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . ¿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 Or contact Benefit Services @ 754-777-7735 to have a copy mailed to you. Broward Health & Memorial Healthcare Systems are still 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 are 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. While the Health Fund is not part of these negotiations, we encourage you to contact Florida Blue (800) 352-2583; Memorial Healthcare System (954) 276-7676; Broward Health (888) 551-4357 and ask these entities come to a resolution now as it has affected your ability to get the healthcare services you need. View the latest updates on these negotiations: Florida Blue & Broward Health Negotiations 2025 | Florida Blue Florida Blue & Memorial Healthcare System Negotiations 2025 | Florida Blue Sus recetas ahora están siendo manejadas por Sav-Rx A partir del 1 de mayo, Sav Rx se convirtió en el administrador de beneficios de medicamentos recetados del Fondo de Salud. Debe proporcionar a su farmacia la tarjeta de identificación de Sav Rx que recibió por correo. Esta es una tarjeta de seguro de medicamentos recetados, no una tarjeta de descuento. Esté atento a esta área para obtener más información útil sobre la cobertura de medicamentos a través del Fondo de Salud. Sitio web Llamar Guía Farmacia de pedidos por correo Sav-Rx Portal del paciente Prepárese para experimentar una manera fácil y cómoda de administrar sus medicamentos. ¡El portal Sav Rx pone sus beneficios de farmacia a su alcance! Leer más Visita el portal de Sav Rx MCASF Local 725 Health Fund's Medical Claims Partner Is: Centros Florida Blue Lee mas Blog Florida Azul miami las cataratas Hialeah Fort Lauderdale / Amanecer Playa de Boynton / Playa de palmeras Puerto de Santa Lucía Blog Florida Azul Lee mas Centros Florida Blue Lee mas ADICIÓN SALUDABLE PROGRAMA PRENATAL Florida Blue ha encontrado algunas formas excelentes de ayudar a brindarle a usted y a su bebé la mejor atención disponible, incluso antes de que nazca. Más información Diseñe su camino personal hacia la salud Empieza hoy La importancia de visitar a tu dentista Aprende más Regular visits to your dentist go beyond examination of your teeth & gums. Dentists look at your head, neck, and jaw and thoroughly examine your mouth to spot early warning signs that may mean disease elsewhere in your body. Don't skip a dental checkup because of cost, time or anxiety. In the long run, missing visits will likely cost you more! Find - a - Dentist Aprende más www.floridabluedental.com Protéjase durante la temporada de gripe Obtenga más información sobre cómo evitar la gripe Más información sobre cómo evitar la queja ¿Puedo contraer la gripe por la vacuna contra la gripe? Soy joven, saludable y nunca he tenido gripe. ¿Realmente necesito una vacuna contra la gripe? ¿Cómo puedo saber si tengo un resfriado o gripe? Protéjase durante la temporada de gripe Many of the Florida Blue Centers across the state will be doing vaccine clinics with Walgreens in September and October. Those will be Thursday, September 10th; Saturday, September 26th; Thursday, October 8th; and Saturday, October 24th, all from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET Flu shots are open to Florida Blue members and non-members. Vaccination costs may vary depending on your health plan and coverage. Find a Florida Blue Center by clicking here Enlaces útiles sobre atención médica Florida Blue Your Link to Florida Blue Florida Combined Life Your link to Florida Blue Dental Sav-Rx Prescription Service Your Link to Sav-Rx Prescription Services EyeMed Your link to Vision Program Ulliance Member Assistance Your link to Ulliance Life Advisor Member Assistance Medicare Your Link to Medicare CDC Your link to the Center for Disease Control Florida Dept. of Health Your link to the Florida Department of Health Health & Human Services Your link to the Department of Health & Human Services UA Pipe Pals Your link to the UA Pipe Pals Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Your link to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Para más información ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar! Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus beneficios de salud o su elegibilidad, llámenos al (754) 777-7735 ¿A dónde debo acudir cuando necesito atención? Click on image for copy> ¿A dónde debo acudir cuando necesito atención? Click on image for copy> PAGOS COBRA COBRA A RE actualmente en la COBERTURA CONTINUA? Ahora puede realizar el pago de su prima mensual en línea con su cuenta de PayPal Fondo de salud MCASF Local 725 AHORA ACEPTA COBRA Y AUTOPAGOS A TRAVÉS DE PayPal Envíe el pago de su prima mensual haciendo clic en el botón de abajo. You do not need a PayPal account to make your payment! El cumplimiento de su Fondo de Salud con la CCA y la Ley No Sorpresas y la Transparencia en la Cobertura. Las reglas finales de Transparencia en la Cobertura exigen que los planes de salud grupales sin derechos adquiridos, como el nuestro, divulguen en un sitio web público información sobre: Tarifas negociadas dentro de la red para artículos y servicios cubiertos Monto permitido fuera de la red y cargos facturados por artículos y servicios cubiertos A partir del 1 de julio de 2022, estos archivos legibles por máquina (MRF) deben estar "disponibles públicamente y accesibles para cualquier persona de forma gratuita y sin condiciones, como el establecimiento de una cuenta de usuario, contraseña u otras credenciales o PII para acceder a la archivo" y debe actualizarse mensualmente. (Estos archivos son extremadamente grandes y la descarga de una persona se verá afectada por su hardware, navegador y velocidad de Internet) Puede acceder a estos archivos y documentos legibles  haciendo clic a continuación : 

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.

Information regarding the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for UA Local 725 SUS BENEFICIOS DE RETIRO DE CONTRIBUCIÓN DEFINIDOS La Junta de Fideicomisarios del Fondo de Jubilación de Contribuciones Definidas del Local 725 de MCASF se complace en darle la bienvenida al sitio web de Contribuciones Definidas. 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 Contribución Definida El Fondo de Jubilación de Contribución Definida Local 725 de MCASF es un plan de jubilación de contribución definida. El Plan fue modificado y reformulado recientemente, con vigencia a partir del 1 de julio de 2021, y posteriormente fue modificado periódicamente para realizar cambios necesarios y deseables. El Plan es 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 Jubilación de Contribución Definida. Debe presentar una solicitud de jubilación con bastante antelación a la fecha prevista de jubilación. Puede solicitar una solicitud en la Oficina de Beneficios, así como solicitar ayuda durante el proceso de solicitud. La presentación temprana le ayudará a evitar demoras en el procesamiento de su solicitud y el pago de los beneficios. Resultados preliminares de inversión del DC Fund 7,3% hasta la fecha como o f 30 de junio de 2023 Learn More About The Elective Contributions Sus estados de cuenta de participantes de 2021 para el Fondo de Jubilación de Contribución Definida están en producción para el envío. ¡No tiene que esperar el correo, puede obtener su saldo de 2021 ahora! Inicie sesión en su portal para ver.... ELECTION PERIOD FOR 2027 IS FROM October 1st through November 30th Election Form Una vez que complete su formulario de elección, puede enviarlo por correo a Benefit Services en 15800 Pines Blvd. Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 o puede cargar su formulario de forma segura en su Portal del participante. Puede iniciar sesión haciendo clic en el ícono en la parte superior de esta página. Sé un Nutley, no un Chester ¡Ahorra para tu jubilación! The Power of Compounding Between your monthly rent or mortgage, a car payment, and other bills, it may seem next to impossible to set aside money for retirement. But even if you can afford to contribute a few dollars a paycheck to your defined contribution (DC) retirement plan, those dollars can make a big difference later. Why? It's the power of compounding . Read More Annual DC Election begins October 1st, plan ahead for your retirement Tools See how your invested money can grow over time through the power of compounding Go to Calculator Find out how much you need to save each month to reach a specific financial goal. Go to Savings Calculator ¿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 Más información Para el plan de jubilación de contribución definida, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al (754) 777-7735 o haga clic en las páginas de Preguntas frecuentes o Documentos para obtener información adicional o formularios. Portal del participante Puede revisar su información personal las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Verifique el saldo de su cuenta, las horas trabajadas, las contribuciones recibidas en su nombre, su beneficiario y más. Puede realizar cambios de dirección directamente en el portal, así como cargar documentos personales de forma segura. Enlaces útiles Asociación Estadounidense de Personas Jubiladas (AARP) Servicio de Impuestos Internos Seguro médico del estado Administración del Seguro Social Asuntos de Veteranos Enlaces útiles Asociación Estadounidense de Personas Jubiladas (AARP) Servicio de Impuestos Internos Seguro médico del estado Administración del Seguro Social Asuntos de Veteranos

Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Benefit Services se estableció en 2018 para brindar una administración profesional, atenta y dedicada de los beneficios de atención médica y jubilación a los miembros y sus dependientes de United Association Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Pipefitters Local Union 725 y para brindar apoyo de remesas a los empleadores contribuyentes de Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida. Las Oficinas de Servicios de Beneficios están ubicadas en 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027. Profesional. Amable. Dedicado. Jeffrey Allen Administration Lianet Prieto Employer Services Josh Allen Retirement Services Jennifer Vasquez Healthcare Services Roberto Mattei Accounting

Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Benefit Services se estableció en 2018 para brindar una administración profesional, atenta y dedicada de los beneficios de atención médica y jubilación a los miembros y sus dependientes de United Association Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Pipefitters Local Union 725 y para brindar apoyo de remesas a los empleadores contribuyentes de Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida. Las Oficinas de Servicios de Beneficios están ubicadas en 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027. About Our Board The Joint Boards of Trustees serves as the dedicated governing body responsible for the strategic oversight and financial safeguarding of the Taft-Hartley Employee Benefit Funds. Composed of an equal number of labor union and management representatives, this bipartisan board operates under strict ERISA fiduciary standards to ensure all decisions directly serve the best interests of plan participants and their families. By balancing diverse workplace perspectives with rigorous fiscal management, the Trustees protect the long-term stability of the members' health and welfare, and retirement plans. Through this shared commitment, the Board works to secure the members' hard-earned benefits, providing lasting financial security and peace of mind for entire membership. Board of Trustees Values Integrity Accountability Transparency Prudence Collaboration Empathy Board of Trustees Co-Chairman Kenneth E. Scott, Jr. Business Manager/FST UA Local Union 725 Co-Chairman Eduardo Llosent CEO Airtech Air Conditioning Labor Trustee Thomas A. Flavell Business Agent UA Local Union 725 Employer Trustee Julie C. Dietrich Executive Vice President Mechanical Contractors Association of South FL Labor Trustee Ralph J. Castro Journeyman South Florida Trane Employer Trustee Christopher S. Figueras President Evo Air Labor Trustee Robert T. Heslekrants General Foreman - Retired Nagelbush Mechanical Employer Trustee Gabriel Rodriguez General Manager Brophy Air Specialty Group, LLC