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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.

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 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.

Information regarding the Participant Portal 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

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

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. 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 Resultados preliminares de inversión del DC Fund 7,3% hasta la fecha como o f 30 de junio de 2023 Account Statements for 2025 Your Defined Contribution Account Statements for the Plan Year ending December 31, 2025 are in development. The Benefit Office is working on the annual valuation of the Defined Contribution Retirement Fund for 2025 and once that is completed, your account statements will be sent out. Check back here for further updates. Declaraciones de DC 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 Form ELECTION PERIOD FOR 2026 HAS NOW ENDED 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 Período de Elección Desde 1 de octubre al 30 de noviembre Election Period for 2026 has now ENDED! ¡Ahorra para tu jubilación! ¿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. 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. Claims administration ~ When a plan contracts with a third party, such as Florida Blue, to review and manage claims, making sure they align with plan documents. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) ~ A federal law that allows you (and your family) to temporarily continue your employer-sponsored group health insurance coverage after a qualifying event. Coinsurance: A percentage of costs you pay after meeting your deductible. Copayment ~ A fixed dollar amount you pay for specific services, like a doctor visit. Deductible ~ The amount you pay for covered services before insurance starts paying. Eligibility ~ Requirements (like hours worked) as a prerequisite to begin, or continue to receive coverage. Hour Bank ~ A simple account of accrued hours that an employee may use when they work fewer than the required hours in a month for coverage. MCASF Local 725 Health coverage requires 100 worked hours per month. In-Network Provider ~ A doctor or facility contracted with your health plan for lower costs. Out-of-Network Provider ~ A doctor or facility not contracted with your health plan, usually having higher costs. Out-of-Pocket Maximum ~ Yearly cap on what you pay for health care services. Preferred Provide Organization (PPO) ~ A plan, such as this Health Plan, that offers lower costs for in-network providers but allows out-of-network care. Pre-Authorization/Prior Authorization ~ When plan approval is required before certain services or treatments are received by you. Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMSCO) ~ A state ordered decree under ERISA requiring an employer-sponsored health plan to cover a child, usually following a divorce or separation. Self-Insured ~ When a plan, such a this Health Plan, pays for all claims using the plan's assets and the plan controls the plan design. Fully Insured ~ When covered services are insured by a third party, like Blue Cross, United Health, etc. that pays for all claims and limits plan design changes. Nuestro equipo 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.

Providing valuable documents for the Health Fund for UA Local 725 & MCASF Documentos de atención médica Formularios de atención médica 1 Formularios de inscripción Complete Enrollment Packet Enrollment Documents Check List lista de verificación de documentos de inscripción Enrollment & Vital Information Form formulario de inscripción e información vital HIPAA Release Form Autorización para divulgar información médica protegida Loss of Time - Disability Benefit Full Application Loss of Time - Physician's Statement Loss of Time - Direct Deposit Form Supplemental Self-Pay Election Form Retiree Subsidy Benefit Election Form Retiree Subsidy - Direct Deposit Form 2 Formularios estándar Formulario de verificación de cambio de dirección Formulario de verificación de cambio de dirección (rellenable) formulario de cambio de dirección Formulario de beneficiario Formulario de beneficiario (rellenable) formulario de selección de beneficiarios 3 Declaración familiar anual Declaración familiar anual 2024 Declaración familiar anual de 2024 (rellenable) Documentos del plan de salud 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. Resumen de beneficios y cobertura para 2021 Pérdida de tiempo: disposiciones sobre prestaciones por discapacidad Reglas de subsidio para jubilados Reglas complementarias de pago por cuenta propia Aviso de prácticas de privacidad de HIPAA Divulgación de la Ley de recién nacidos Salud de la mujer y derechos contra el cáncer Programa de seguro médico para niños Resumen de beneficios y coberturas para 2020 Resumen de beneficios y coberturas para 2019 Envíos por correo sobre atención sanitaria Informe anual resumido para el 31-12-19 Informe anual resumido para el 31/12/18 Aviso del Memorial Hospital Declaración anual de la familia Opciones azules A continuación se enumeran los servicios y productos que se ofrecen a través de nuestro proveedor de la red médica, Florida Blue. Opciones de autoservicio Florida Blue Centros médicos Sanitas mySanitas Chat Centros para participantes de Florida Blue Aplicación móvil Florida Blue ¿Dónde debo acudir para recibir atención? Pautas de cuidado preventivo Saber antes de ir Mejor tu zancadas Carta del Memorial Hospital a los miembros Sitio web médico A continuación se enumeran los servicios y productos que se ofrecen a través de nuestro administrador de beneficios de farmacia, Sav-Rx. Carta de bienvenida Folleto Prescription Website Dental A continuación se enumeran los servicios y productos que se ofrecen a través de nuestro proveedor de red dental, Florida Combined Life, una empresa de Florida Blue. Tu red dental Navegando por la red de proveedores dentales La importancia de visitar al dentista ¿Tiene preguntas sobre su cobertura dental? Salud bucal para la salud general Resumen de beneficios ~ 1/8/21 - 31/12/21 Resumen de beneficios ~ 1/1/22 - 31/12/22 Sitio web dental A continuación se muestra información sobre el Programa de asistencia para miembros que ofrece nuestro proveedor, Ulliance Life Advisor Member Assistance Program. Resumen del programa de asistencia a los miembros Cómo iniciar sesión en el portal Life Advisor Asistencia legal y financiera A continuación se muestra información sobre el Programa de asistencia para miembros que ofrece nuestro proveedor, Ulliance Life Advisor Member Assistance Program. Resumen del programa de asistencia a los miembros Cómo iniciar sesión en el portal Life Advisor Asistencia legal y financiera Vision Website ¿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

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 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 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 available 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 working. 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 this 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 can 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.

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

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