HB Bulletin #47-15
June 4, 2015
HEALTH BENEFITS BULLETIN
RETIREMENT WORKSHOP
The Southern California Locals of the ILWU present a Retirement Workshop hosted
by Local 13 and presented by:
ILWU Local 13 Health Benefits Officer, Jerry Avila
And
ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans So. California Area Welfare Director, Sam Alvarado
Workshop date and location:
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ILWU Memorial Hall
231 West “C” Street
Wilmington, CA 90744
WORKSHOPS SOON TO FOLLOW:
(DATES TO BE DETERMINED):
Explanation of Benefits (E.O.B.s) Workshop
Kaiser Permanente (KP.org) Workshop
RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 PCL&CA AMENDMENTS
Thus, pension rates will be effective as follows:
|
Pension: |
As of 7/1/14 |
As of 7/1/15 |
As of 7/1/16 |
As of 7/1/17 |
As of 7/1/18 |
Total Increase |
|
Retirees before 7/1/1993 |
$89 |
$94 |
$98 |
$98 |
$98 |
$9 |
|
Retirees from 1993-1999 |
$92 |
$96 |
$98 |
$98 |
$98 |
$6 |
|
Retirees from 1999-2002 |
$106 |
$108 |
$110 |
$110 |
$110 |
$4 |
|
Retirees from 2002-2008 |
$153 |
$153 |
$153 |
$153 |
$153 |
$0 |
|
Retirees from 2008-2014 |
$180 |
$180 |
$180 |
$180 |
$180 |
$0 |
|
Retirees from 07/01/2014 |
$180 |
$180 |
$190 |
$195 |
$200 |
$20 |
(Over)
Thus, survivor rates will be effective as follows:
|
Survivors of: |
As of 7/1/14 |
As of 7/1/15 |
As of 7/1/16 |
As of 7/1/17 |
As of 7/1/18 |
Total Increase |
|
Retirees before 7/1/1993 |
$60.85 |
$65.80 |
$68.60 |
$68.60 |
$68.60 |
$7.75 |
|
Retirees from 1993-1999 |
$62.80 |
$67.20 |
$68.60 |
$68.60 |
$68.60 |
$5.80 |
|
Retirees from 1999-2002 |
$68.90 |
$70.20 |
$71.50 |
$71.50 |
$71.50 |
$2.60 |
|
Retirees from 2002-2008 |
$99.45 |
$99.45 |
$99.45 |
$99.45 |
$99.45 |
$0 |
|
Retirees from 2008-2014 |
$135 |
$135 |
$135 |
$135 |
$135 |
$0 |
|
Retirees from 07/01/2014 |
$135 |
$135 |
$142.50 |
$146.25 |
$150 |
$15 |
Welfare:
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That for nonindustrial injuries or illnesses welfare eligibility shall be extended from a maximum of three years to a maximum of five years. ICM will certify through independent examinations/reviews welfare eligibility for the fourth and fifth years of disability.
-
That foot appliances and required castings shall be covered for CIP and HMO enrollees. The benefit will be limited to foot appliances and required castings prescribed by a Podiatrist and will be limited to no more than $400 per year.
-
That multifocal lens implants shall be a covered benefit for cataract surgeries only.
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That High Index eye glass lenses shall be a covered benefit; limited to one set of lenses per year.
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For eligible Employees who are assigned to ports in California, along with their Qualified Dependents, the CIP shall provide access to the BlueCard PPO network of providers outside of California.
ADA
(American Disability Act)
ADA JPLRC meetings are scheduled the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at Pacific Maritime Association, 300 Oceangate, 12th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 (no parking validation).
APPOINTMENT WITH THE HEALTH BENEFITS OFFICER
The Health Benefits Officer maintains an open door policy, however, if you need special assistance, (i.e. retirement, disability or personal matter) we recommend that you schedule an appointment with Jerry Avila at (310) 830-6116.
LONG LIVE THE ILWU!
In Solidarity,
Jerry Avila, Health Benefits Officer
ILWU Local 13
OPEIU #537/MV
HB Bulletin #47-15