IRS Form 1095-B Not Needed for Taxes

Beginning with the 2019 tax year and thereafter, federal law reduced the individual shared responsibility payment (tax penalty) to $0 if there were months in which you failed to maintain health insurance coverage. As a result, you do not need Form 1095-B to complete...

Retirees: Learn About Eligibility and Opting Out

Effective December 1, 2022, updates have been made to the Plan. Specifically, the Trustees have amended the provisions to allow individuals to qualify for Retiree coverage, before age 55, if they meet the other requirements for a disability retirement. In addition, if...

It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot

One of the best ways to help you stay healthy for fun, fall and winter activities is to keep up with your vaccinations. Annual flu shots are recommended to prevent or reduce the severity of a flu illness. Even if you had a flu shot last year, you should also receive...

Enhanced Hearing Aid Benefit for Participants Under 16

Effective January 1, 2022, the hearing aid benefit has been enhanced to cover 100% of the cost of a replacement hearing aid, up to a maximum of $2,000 annually (no deductible), if the replacement hearing aid is purchased for a Participant aged 15 years and under. This...

Medicare Retirees: Learn About Your Plan

Congratulations on reaching your 65th birthday! As a Medicare retiree, it’s important to understand how your medical plan works. Watch this short presentation to learn more about: Medicare basics; plan benefits, programs and features; what to expect next; and...