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Mga Dokumento ng Pensiyon Mga Porma ng Pensiyon Nakalista sa ibaba ang lahat ng mga form para sa plano. Maaari mong i-download ang mga ito at punan ang mga ito. Standard Forms Porma ng Pag-iingat ng Buwis sa Federal Income (W-4P) - Punan Form ng Direktang Deposit Direkta na Form ng Deposit - Punan Form ng Halalan sa beneficiary Form ng Halalan sa beneficiary - Punan Form ng Pag-verify ng Pagbabago ng Address Form ng Pag-verify ng Pagbabago ng Address - Punan ​ Application para sa Mga Pakinabang sa Pagreretiro Application para sa Mga Pakinabang sa Pagreretiro - Punan (Kakailanganin mong makipag-ugnay sa Opisina ng Pakinabang para sa iyong mga pagpipilian at halaga ng benepisyo) ​ ​ Nakaligtas sa Application ng Asawa para sa Mga Pakinabang Nakaligtas sa Application ng Asawa para sa Mga Pakinabang - Napupunan ​ Kahaliling Application ng Payee para sa Mga Pakinabang Kahaliling Application ng Payee para sa Mga Pakinabang - Napupunan Applications ​​ Application for Retirement Benefits for a Married Person (You will need to contact the Benefit Office for your benefit options and values prior to submitting your application)​ ​ Application for Retirement Benefits for a Single Person (You will need to contact the Benefit Office for your benefit options and values prior to submitting your appl ication) ​ Surviving Spouse Application for Benefits ​ ​ Alternate Payee Application for Benefits (QDRO) ​ Annual Verification Forms ​​ Pension Verification Forms for Retired Members Retirement Verification Form for 2023 Retirement Verification Form for 2023 - Fillable ​ ​ Pension Verification Forms for Surviving Spouses & Beneficiaries Retirement Verification Form for 2023 Retirement Verification Form for 2023 - Fillable Pension Plan Documents The following documents pertain to all parts of the plan. If there is a document that you need that is not listed, please contact the Benefit Office. Dokumento ng Plano ng Pondo ng Pananalig ng Pensiyon ng ACRA Local 725 Taunang Pananaw sa Pagpopondo 2020 Taon ng Plano Taunang Pananaw sa Pagpopondo 2019 Taon ng Plano Taunang Pananaw sa Pagpopondo 2018 Taon ng Plano Taunang Pansinin sa Pagpopondo 2017 Taon ng Plano Mga Pagpapadala ng Pensiyon - Mga Paunawa Ang mga sumusunod na dokumento ay tumutukoy sa mga pagpapadala ng koreo o mga abiso na ibinigay sa lahat ng kalahok sa plano. Kung mayroong isang mailing o abiso na kailangan mo na hindi nakalista, mangyaring makipag-ugnayan sa Benefit Office. Taunang Paunawa sa Pagpopondo 2021 Taon ng Plano ​ Taunang Paunawa sa Pagpopondo 2020 Taon ng Plano Taunang Paunawa sa Pagpopondo 2019 Taon ng Plano Taunang Paunawa sa Pagpopondo 2018 Taon ng Plano Taunang Paunawa sa Pagpopondo 2017 Taon ng Plano IRS - Required Changes to Form W-4P in 2023

Maligayang pagdating sa MCASF Lokal na 725 Mga Pondo ng Pakinabang ​ Sa loob ng website na ito, magkakaroon ka ngayon ng pag-access ng 24 na oras sa isang araw, 7 araw sa isang linggo sa karaniwang hiniling na mga form, kapaki-pakinabang na naka-highlight na mga link, madalas na nagtanong tungkol sa mga benepisyo, at ligtas na pag-access sa iyong personal na impormasyon ng benepisyo. ​ Napakahalagang Impormasyon, Isang Pag-click Malayo! Changes To The Health Plan ~ Effective May 1st Changes to the Health Plan, Effective May 1st The Board of Trustees carefully & routinely reviews the Health Plan benefits, eligibility & vendors to ensure the best affordable benefits are provided to you and your dependents. Two changes are occurring May 1st. Learn More Prescription Benefit Manager (Rx Network) Change Effective May 1, 2024, SAV-RX will replace Florida Blue's Prime Therapeutics as the Health Fund's prescription benefit manager. You will be receiving more information from Sav-Rx and a new Prescription ID Card prior to May 1, 2024. Frequently Asked Questions New Medical Plan from Florida Blue Effective May 1, 2024, Florida Blue's BlueOptions will replace the current BlueChoice as the Medical Plan of the MCASF Local 725 Health Fund. You will be receiving your BlueOptions ID Card prior to May 1, 2024. Frequently Asked Questions Defined Contribution Annual Statements The 2023 Valuation of your DC account(s) has been completed. The Annual Participant Statements have been sent to the printer for mailing. Watch your mailbox for your statement. ​ You can see your account balance with the interest gained in 2023 right now by logging into your participant portal! See Your Balance May is Mental Health Awareness Month Check out these items on assisting with your mental health from our Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program partner ULLIANCE. 01 >>> A New Approach to Men's Mental Health Historically, discussions on men's mental health overlooked their unique challenges, including societal norms and biological factors. By fostering open dialogue, education and support, we can enhance men's well-being. 03 >>> From Stress to Serenity Connecting with nature offers an opportunity to enjoy life's simple pleasures & significantly improve our mental wellness at the same time. 02 >>> Women's Mental Health In a world where we are more "connected" than any generation before, women continue to be more overwhelmed, have higher levels of stress. 04 >>> Balancing Act: The Art of Juggling Life Juggling various roles is like walking a tightrope; some tasks are delicate as a glass slipper - one misstep and they shatter, while others are flexible like rubber bands - they just bounce back! >>> May is Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized in the U.S. since 1949. Learn more about how to connect with your Life Advisor EAP for assistance. Member Assistance Program Is Now Available! Learn More A Better You Information & webinars for a healthier you... Click Here To Learn More DC Fund Preliminary Investment Results 1.4% YTD as o f Apr . 30, 2024 Stay Informed About Your Benefits..... With text messages from us! Sign Up today so you don't miss out on important information. Mag-sign Up! Florida Blue Blog Magbasa pa Mga Sentro ng Asul ng Florida Magbasa pa Mga Sentro ng Asul ng Florida Magbasa pa Florida Blue Blog Miami the Falls Hialeah Fort Lauderdale / Sunrise Boynton Beach / Palm Beach Port St. Lucie MCASF Local 725 Pension Fund Annual Funding Notice IRS regulations require that the Annual Funding Notice be provided to members every year. The Annual Funding Notice reflects the Pension Plan's funded status as of the beginning of the 2023 Plan Year (January 1, 2023). Read AFN Here Participant Portal Do more online..... Did you know you can change your address directly on the portal or you can update your beneficiaries. ​ You can complete your enrollment form directly on the portal. Form is pre-populated with your information currently on file so it's easy to update, just a few clicks and you are done. ​ If you are a pensioner, you can change your bank information on your direct deposit. ​ If you need to send us important personal documents such as a birth certificate for a new born or a marriage certificate for your new spouse, you can now upload those documents securely through the participant portal. Login Here Kunin ang Pinakabagong Balita sa Iyong Inbox MAG PALISTA NA NGAYON! Subscribe to our newsletter • Don’t miss out! Email Join Thanks for subscribing! Kunin ang Pinakabagong Balita sa Iyong Inbox MAG PALISTA NA NGAYON!

Natukoy na Kontribusyon Mga Dokumento Natukoy na Kontribusyon Mga form Nakalista sa ibaba ang lahat ng mga form para sa plano. Maaari mong i-download ang mga ito at punan ang mga ito. Standard Forms Application para sa Mga Pakinabang sa Pagreretiro Form ng Halalan sa beneficiary Form ng Halalan sa beneficiary - Punan Form ng Pag-verify ng Pagbabago ng Address Form ng Pag-verify ng Pagbabago ng Address - Punan Application para sa Mga Kahaliling Benepisyo ng Payee Application para sa Nakaligtas na Asawa o Mga Pakinabang ng Makikinabang ​ 2021 Form ng Halalan sa Elektronikong Elektrikal Applications Application for Retirement Benefits Application for Retirement Benefits ~ Fillable ​ ​ Application for Alternate Payee Benefits Application for Alternate Payee Benefits ~ Fillable ​ ​ Application for Surviving Spouse or Beneficiary Benefits Application for Surviving Spouse or Beneficiary Benefits ~ Fillable ​​ Defined Contribution Plan Documents Ang mga sumusunod na dokumento ay nauugnay sa lahat ng bahagi ng plano. Kung mayroong isang dokumento na kailangan mo na hindi nakalista, mangyaring makipag-ugnay sa Opisina ng Pakinabang. Natukoy na Dokumento ng Plano ng Kontribusyon, epektibo 1/1/2015 Susog # 1 hanggang 1/1/15 Dokumento ng Plano Susog # 2 hanggang 1/1/15 Dokumento ng Plano Susog # 3 hanggang 1/1/15 Dokumento ng Plano Buod ng Taunang Ulat para sa Taon ng Plano ng 2019 Buod ng Taunang ulat para sa Taong Plano ng 2018 Mga Defined Contribution Mailings Buod ng Taunang Ulat para sa Taon ng Plano ng 2020 ​​ Buod ng Taunang Ulat para sa Taon ng Plano ng 2019 Buod ng Taunang Ulat para sa Taon ng Plano ng 2018 Elective Deferral Form para sa 2023 Calendar Year Elective Deferral Form para sa 2022 Calendar Year Elective Deferral Form para sa 2021 Calendar Year Elective Deferral Form para sa 2020 Revised Year Elective Deferral Form para sa 2020 Calendar Year Elective Deferral Form para sa 2019 Calendar Year

ANG IYONG NAKATANGKAS NA RETIREMENT NG KONTRIBUSYON MGA BENEPISYO Ang Lupon ng Mga Tagapagtaguyod ng MCASF Lokal 725 Tinukoy na Pagreretiro sa Pag-aambag Malugod na tinatanggap ka ng pondo sa Natukoy na Kontribusyon website. Sa loob ng website na ito, magkakaroon ka ngayon ng pag-access ng 24 na oras sa isang araw, 7 araw sa isang linggo sa karaniwang hiniling na mga form, kapaki-pakinabang na naka-highlight na mga link, at madalas na tinatanong tungkol sa iyong impormasyon sa benepisyo. About the Defined Contribution Fund The MCASF Local 725 Defined Contribution Retirement Fund is a defined contribution retirement plan. The Plan most recently was amended and restated, effective July 1, 2021, and subsequently was amended from time to time to make necessary and desirable changes. ​ The Plan is managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of both Local Union 725 and MCASF representatives. This site provides Participants with online access to complete information about your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. ​ You should file an Retirement Application well in advance of the date you expect to retire. You may request an Application from the Benefit Office, as well as seek assistance during the application process. Early filing will help you to avoid a delay in the processing of your application and the payment of benefits. Defined Contribution Annual Statements The 2023 Valuation of your DC account(s) has been completed. The Annual Participant Statements have been sent to the printer for mailing. Watch your mailbox for your statement. ​ You can see your account balance with the interest gained in 2023 right now by logging into your participant portal! See Your Balance DC Fund Preliminary Investment Results 1.4% YTD a s o f Apr . 30, 2024 Mga Pahayag ng DC Ang Iyong 2021 na Mga Pahayag ng Account ng Kalahok para sa Defined Contribution Retirement Fund ay nasa produksyon para sa pagpapadala ng koreo. ​ Hindi mo na kailangang maghintay para sa mail, maaari mong makuha ang iyong balanse sa 2021 ngayon! Mag-log in sa iyong portal para tingnan.... Panahon ng Halalan Mula Oktubre 1 hanggang Nobyembre 30 Mark your calendar to do the 2025 Election to increase your retirement benefit 2022 Summary Annual Report The Summary Annual Report (SAR) provides members with importan t information regarding the Plan. The SAR is required by law to be provided to members by November 15th of each following year. 2022 SAR Summary Plan Description The Board of Trustees are pleased to provided you with the Summary Plan Description, Effective July 1, 2021 ​ This SPD provides the most up to date summary of plan provisions and rules. Get Your SPD More Information On the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Contact the Benefit Office @ (754) 777-7735 or Click on the Frequently Asked Questions or Documents pages for additional information or forms. Participant Portal You can review your personal information, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check your account balance(s), hours worked, contributions received on your behalf, you beneficiary and more. You can do address changes directly in the portal as well as upload personal documents securely. Useful Links AARP Internal Revenue Service Medicare Social Security Administration Veteran's Affairs

Pangangalaga sa kalusugan Mga Dokumento Mga Porma ng Pangangalaga sa Kalusugan Nakalista sa ibaba ang lahat ng mga form para sa plano. Maaari mong i-download ang mga ito at punan ang mga ito. Enrollment Forms Standard Forms Listahan ng Suriin ang Mga Dokumento sa Pag-enrol Enrolment at Pangkalahatang Pormasyong Impormasyon Enrolment at Pangkalahatang Impormasyon (Punan) Form ​​ Form ng Paglabas ng HIPAA HIPAA Release (Punan) Form ​​ Form ng Pag-verify ng Pagbabago ng Address Form ng Pag-verify ng Pagbabago ng Address (Punan) na Form ​​ Pagkawala ng Oras - Buong Application ng Benepisyong Kakulangan Pagkawala ng Oras - Buong Kapakinabangan ng Kapansanan sa Kakayahan (Application) Pagkawala ng Oras - Pahayag ng Manggagamot ​​ Karagdagang Form sa Halalan sa Pagbabayad sa Sarili ​​ Form para sa Halalan ng Pakinabang para sa Subsidyo ng Subsidiyo Form para sa Halalan ng Pakikinabang sa Subsidiyo ng Subsiree (Punan) ​​ Form ng Makikinabang Beneficiary (Punan) Form Address Change Verification Form Address Change Verification Form (Fillable) ​ Address Change Verification Form (Spanish) ​ ​ Beneficiary Form Beneficiary Form (Fillable) Beneficiary Form (Spanish) 2023 Annual Family Statement 2023 Annual Family Statement (Fillable) ​ Annual Family Statements 2023 Annual Family Statement 2023 Annual Family Statement (Fillable) ​ Health Plan Documents Ang mga sumusunod na dokumento ay nauugnay sa lahat ng bahagi ng plano. Kung mayroong isang dokumento na kailangan mo na hindi nakalista, mangyaring makipag-ugnay sa Opisina ng Pakinabang. Buod ng Mga Pakinabang at Sakop para sa 2021 ​​ Pagkawala ng Oras - Mga probisyon sa Pakinabang ng Kapansanan ​​ Mga Panuntunan sa Pagretiro sa Subsidy ​​ Mga Karagdagang Panuntunan sa Pagbabayad sa Sarili ​​ HIPAA Paunawa ng Mga Kasanayan sa Pagkapribado Pagbubunyag ng Batas sa Mga Bagong panganak Mga Karapatan sa Kalusugan at Kanser sa Kababaihan Programa sa Seguro sa Kalusugan ng Mga Bata ​ Buod ng Mga Pakinabang at Coverage para sa 2020 Buod ng Mga Pakinabang at Coverage para sa 2019 Health Care Mailings Buod ng Taunang ulat para sa 12-31-19 Buod ng Taunang ulat para sa 12-31-18 Paunawa sa Paalala sa Ospital ​​ Taunang Pahayag ng Pamilya BlueOptions Nakalista sa ibaba ang mga serbisyo at produktong inaalok sa pamamagitan ng aming tagabigay ng medikal na network, Florida Blue. Mga Pagpipilian sa Paglilingkod sa Sarili ng Florida Blue Sanitas Medical Center mySanitas Chat Mga Center ng Kalahok sa Florida Blue Florida Blue Mobile App Saan Ako Dapat Pumunta Para sa Pangangalaga? Mga Alituntunin sa Preventative Care Alamin Bago Ka Pumunta Mas Maayos Ka Sulat sa Ospital ng Memoryal sa mga Miyembro Medical Website Listed below are services and products offered through our pharmacy benefit manager, Sav-Rx. Welcome Letter Brochure Dental Listed below are services and products offered through our dental network provider, Florida Combined Life, a Florida Blue company. Your Dental Network Navigating the Dental Provider Network The Importance of Seeing your Dentist Have questions about your dental coverage Oral health for overall health ​ ​ Benefit Summary ~ 8/1/21 - 12/31/21 Benefit Summary ~ 1/1/22 - 12/31/22 Dental Website Listed below is information on the Member Assistance Program offered through our provider, Ulliance Life Advisor Member Assistance Program. Member Assistance Program Summary How to login into the Life Advisor portal Legal & Financial Assistance

FAQs This page contains Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Health Fund. Should you have a question or concern regarding your health coverage, contact the Benefit Office at 754-777-7735 or info@725benefits.org Health Fund Frequently Asked Questions 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 the Benefit office. You can download the Enrollment & Vital Information Form located under Health Care Document section on this website and mail it into the Benefit Office. 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 the Benefit Office 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 the Benefit Office 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 the Benefit Office 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. The Benefit Office 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 the Benefit Office at (754) 777-7735 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 the Benefit Office 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 Office 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 the Benefit Office 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 effective May 1, 2024, 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. ​ 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 or you can call the Benefit Office at (754) 777-7735. ​ 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 Florida Blue Dental. To find an in-network dentist quickly and easily, visit www.floridabluedental.com/find-a-dentist ​ 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. ​ Q. How do I request a new dental ID card? A. To request a new dental ID card, please contact Benefit Office 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, effective October 1, 2023, 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 60 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.

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Member Assistance Program Available Beginning October 1, 2023 What services will the new Member Assistance Program provide you? The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Trust is pleased to introduce a new Members Assistance Program designed to help Local 725 members and their covered family members cope with the many personal and work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. For example, you may need confidential assistance managing stress or depression, learning new parenting skills, or finding a nursing home for a loved one. This new program, the Ulliance Life Advisor Member Assistance Program , provides many services including short-term counseling for mental health issues, coaching, crisis intervention, and community resources. Other examples of areas of assistance include: Counseling to help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Substance abuse counseling. Family issues counseling. Financial counseling. We think this program will be very helpful for you and your family members who are covered under the health plan. ​ Read the Introductory letter to this new program. READ HERE Program Information How is it funded? This new program is funded by the MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare fringe benefit contribution paid by employers on behalf of eligible Local 725 members. The many services covered by the program will be provided to covered Local 725 members and their family members at no charge. Who should I contact with questions? As with all fringe benefits provided for under the terms of the MCASF Local 725 labor contract, this program will be administered by Benefit Services. If you have questions, please contact Benefit Services. When does the program go into effect? These new members assistance services became available on October 1, 2023. ​ How will Local 725 members and their covered family members be informed about the program? Making sure that all Local 725 members are aware of this new program & the services that it provides is a top priority. With that in mind, the following outreach events are planned: Throughout the month of September, Benefit Services will share information with you via US mail and E-Mail. Benefit Services is coordinating virtual presentations to take place during employers' monthly safety meetings. ​ How can you help support this effort? Benefit Services regularly sends out helpful information on all benefits administered by our office. You can help ensure that we are reaching your covered family members by signing up for our newsletters & important announcements. Spread the word: Please encourage your Local 725 brothers and sisters to watch their mail and emails. Watch Watch these introductory video on our new Member Assistance Program Watch Introductory Video Learn More Learn more on our new Member Assistance Program Member Assistance Program Summary How to Login into the MAP Portal Legal & Financial Assistance 15 Reasons To Use the Life Advisor EAP Anxiety, Stress, Sadness/Depression, Anger, Communication, Relationships, Substance Use/Addictions, Grief and Loss, Parenting/Family, Medical/Elder Care, Career/Performance Issues, Domestic Violence, Legal/Financial. The EAP is for concerns that impact your daily life, relationships, work-life balance, mental health, work and career, quality of life and overall wellness - right now. Call today and speak with a mental health professional before your concerns become a crisis. 1. When you've had an argument with your spouse/significant other and are struggling with communication. 2. When you're worried about something your teenager said or did. 3. When your good friend suddenly ghosts you and you have no idea why. 4. When you're stressed because there's not enough money for holiday season, summer vacation or bills. 5. When you've got a legal question, but you'd rather not ask your family member. 6. When you're feeling overwhelmed with Just. Too. Much, Stuff. To. Do. 7. You just got married and your kids and your new spouse's kids aren't getting along. 8. When you feel down or anxious, don't know why, and aren't sure how to deal with it. 9. When you're struggling at work making mistakes, calling in, or getting written up often. 10. When your grown kids are asking too much of you. 11. When your spouse has lost their job and you don't know where to turn. 12. When you're feeling really isolated, lost or lonely. 13. When you've decided to rein in your spending and create a family budget. 14. If you've thought about hurting yourself. 15. When you've had a death or loss in your family and would like to talk to someone. 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ANG MGA BENEFITS NG PENSION MO Ang Lupon ng mga Tagapangasiwa ng MCASFLocal 725 Pananalig sa Pondo ng Pondo ay nalulugod na maligayang pagdating sa website ng Pensiyon. Sa loob ng website na ito, magkakaroon ka ngayon ng pag-access ng 24 na oras sa isang araw, 7 araw sa isang linggo sa karaniwang hiniling na mga form, kapaki-pakinabang na naka-highlight na mga link, at madalas na tinatanong tungkol sa iyong impormasyon sa benepisyo. About The Pension Fund The MCASF Local 725 Pension Trust Fund is a defined benefit pension plan. The Plan most recently was amended and restated, effective July 1, 2021, and subsequently may be amended from time to time to make necessary and desirable changes. ​ The Plan is managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of both Local Union 725 and MCASF representatives. This site provides Participants with online access to complete information about your Pension Plan. ​ You should file a Pension Application well in advance of the date you expect to retire. You may request an Application from the Benefit Office, as well as seek assistance during the application process. Early filing will help you to avoid a delay in the processing of your application and the payment of benefits. MCASF Local 725 Pension Fund Annual Funding Notice IRS regulations require that the Annual Funding Notice be provided to members every year. The Annual Funding Notice reflects the Pension Plan's funded status as of the beginning of the 2023 Plan Year (January 1, 2023). Read AFN Here Nakakuha ka na ba ng bagong bank account? Kung ikaw ay tumatanggap ng buwanang benepisyo ng pensiyon at kamakailan mong binago ang iyong bank account, kailangan mong i-update ang iyong impormasyon sa direktang deposito sa Fund Office upang matiyak na ang iyong susunod na tseke ng pensiyon ay madedeposito nang tama. Maaari mong i-update ang iyong impormasyon nang direkta sa iyong portal ng kalahok o maaari mong i-download ang form at ipadala ito sa Opisina ng Pondo. I-DOWNLOAD PARA SA KARAGDAGANG IMPORMASYON Tungkol sa iyong mga benepisyo sa Pensiyon, pagiging karapat-dapat at naipon na halaga, mangyaring makipag-ugnay sa Opisina ng Benepisyo sa (754) 777 - 7735 SA IYONG MGA DALIRI.... Maaari kang makahanap ng mga madalas itanong tungkol sa Pondo ng Pensiyon at mga tanyag na dokumento tulad ng isang application, direktang form ng deposito at marami pa. Mag-click sa mga link sa ibaba! Mga FAQ Mga Dokumento Federal Tax W-4P Form IRS - Required Changes to Form W-4P in 2023 Learn More Helpful Pension Links Helpful Pension Links Your Link to AARP Your Link to Social Security Administration Your Link to the IRS Your Link to Veterans Affairs Your Link to the PBGC Kalahok na Portal IYONG IMPORMASYON NG PERSONAL PENSION Maaari mo na ngayong tingnan ang iyong personal na impormasyon ng benepisyo sa pensiyon, ligtas at madali 24 na oras sa isang araw, 7 araw sa isang linggo. Mula mismo sa computer o kahit ang iyong telepono. ​ Bilang karagdagan sa impormasyon ng pensiyon, maaari mo ring tingnan ang iyong kalusugan at tinukoy na mga benepisyo ng kontribusyon pati na rin ang oras ng trabaho at nakasalalay na impormasyon. Mag-click Para sa Portal>

Ang Iyong Mga Pakinabang sa Pangangalaga sa Kalusugan Ang Lupon ng Mga Tagapangasiwala ng MCASF Lokal 725 Pangkalusugan at Kapakanan Tuwang-tuwa ang Trust Fund na salubungin ka sa Pangangalagang Pangkalusugan website. Sa loob ng website na ito, magkakaroon ka ngayon ng pag-access ng 24 na oras sa isang araw, 7 araw sa isang linggo sa karaniwang hiniling na mga form, kapaki-pakinabang na naka-highlight na mga link, at madalas na tinatanong tungkol sa iyong impormasyon sa benepisyo. About the Health Fund The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Trust Fund is a healthcare plan. The Plan most recently was amended and restated, effective July 1, 2021, and subsequently may be amended from time to time to make necessary and desirable changes. ​ The Plan is managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of both Local Union 725 and MCASF representatives. This site provides Participants with online access to complete information about your Healthcare Plan. ​ Changes To The Health Plan ~ Effective May 1st Changes to the Health Plan, Effective May 1st The Board of Trustees carefully & routinely reviews the Health Plan benefits, eligibility & vendors to ensure the best affordable benefits are provided to you and your dependents. Two changes are occurring May 1st. Learn More Prescription Benefit Manager (Rx Network) Change Effective May 1, 2024, SAV-RX will replace Florida Blue's Prime Therapeutics as the Health Fund's prescription benefit manager. You will be receiving more information from Sav-Rx and a new Prescription ID Card prior to May 1, 2024. Frequently Asked Questions New Medical Plan from Florida Blue Effective May 1, 2024, Florida Blue's BlueOptions will replace the current BlueChoice as the Medical Plan of the MCASF Local 725 Health Fund. You will be receiving your BlueOptions ID Card prior to May 1, 2024. Frequently Asked Questions Read SMM #1 MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Fund Summary of Material Modifications #1 ~ Cellular & Gene Therapy Exclusion, Effective January 2, 2024 ​ #2 ~ Calendar Year Maximum Out of Pocket Expense Change, Effective January 1, 2024 as required by Section 104(b) of ERISA READ SMM #2 Member Assistance Program Is Now Available! Learn More May is Mental Health Awareness Month Check out these items on assisting with your mental health from our Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program partner ULLIANCE. 01 >>> A New Approach to Men's Mental Health Historically, discussions on men's mental health overlooked their unique challenges, including societal norms and biological factors. 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FAQs This page contains Frequently Asked Questions regarding Employer Services. Should you have a question or concern regarding services for employers, you should contact Benefit Services at 754-777-7735 or info@725benefits.org Employer Services Frequently Asked Questions 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. Can I remit my contribution reports monthly? A. Yes, you can remit your reports monthly. Please be advised that your reports are due within 10 working days from the last day of the month. ​ 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 if you report weekly or $4,000.00 per employee if you report monthly. The Benefit Office 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 the Benefit Office 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 the Benefit Office for assistance. ​ Q. How do I know if my employee elected to contribute to the DC Fund? A. The Benefit Office 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 the Benefit Office 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.

EMPLOYER SERVICES MCASF Local 725 Service Corporation is pleased to welcome you to the Employer website. Within this website, you will have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to commonly requested forms, electronic remittance portal, and frequently asked questions regarding the remittance procedures and policies. About Employer Services The MCASF Local 725 Service Corporation provides the contributing employers of the Mechanical Contractors Association of South Fl. with an electronic repositories for their required fringe contributions as defined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the MCASF and UA Local 725. Portal ng employer Madali .... Secure ... Mabilis Ang employer ng Online Remittance Portal ay live na! Maaari mong i-remit ang iyong lingguhan o buwanang mga kontribusyon sa elektronikong paraan at maaari mong isumite ang iyong pagbabayad sa pamamagitan ng portal. Ipasok ang Portal> Manwal para sa Paggamit ng Portal> Video sa Paggamit ng Portal Mga Pag-audit sa Payroll (Shop) Ang Pondo ay bumalik sa aktibong pagsusuri ng mga tala ng payroll upang matiyak ang pagsunod sa CBA at Patakaran sa Koleksyon para sa mahusay at mabisang koleksyon ng mga kinakailangang kontribusyon. Suriin ang mga FAQ para sa karagdagang impormasyon. Patakaran sa Koleksyon Mga FAQ Member Assistance Progam Not Just for Your Local 725 Employee Members Para sa karagdagang impormasyon Nandito kami para tumulong! Para sa mga karagdagang katanungan, maaari kang makipag-ugnay sa Opisina ng Pakinabang sa (754) 777-7735 o maaari kang mag-click sa seksyong Mga Madalas Itanong. Para sa mga form, dokumento, patakaran at manwal, maaari kang mag-click sa seksyon ng Mga Dokumento. Mga FAQ Mga Dokumento Helpful Industry Links MCASF Mga Samahang Kontratista ng Mekanikal ng Timog Florida Suriin Sila> Lokal 725 United Association Lokal 725 Mga Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Pipefitter Suriin Sila> ARPEC ACRA Local 725 Pinagsamang Apprenticeship & Committee ng Pagsasanay Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Pipefitting Education Center Suriin Sila> United Association United Association Mga tubero, Pipefitter, Sprinklerfitter, Steamfitters, Service Techs Suriin Sila> MCAA Mga Samahang Kontratista ng Mekanikal ng Amerika Suriin Sila> MSCA Mga Kontratista ng Mekanikal na Serbisyo ng Amerika Suriin Sila>