FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines will be covered with no out-of-pocket cost and no deductible regardless of where the vaccine is administered.

Medicare Retiree Health Meetings
The Operating Engineers Local 49 Health and Welfare Fund will be hosting telephonic health meetings for all Medicare Retiree Participants where we will discuss updates on your health plan and the programs available to you.

For these health meetings all you need is a telephone in order to participate - you do NOT need a computer, tablet, or smartphone. On the day of the meeting you will receive a phone call from the Health Fund which will automatically connect you to the meeting. You will also still have the opportunity to ask questions during the meeting and the directions for that will be provided to you at the beginning of the meeting.

Medicare Retiree Health Meeting Dates
Thursday, March 11 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 23 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

RSVP Information:
In order to RSVP for either meeting, please click here and fill out the online RSVP or call 612-877-3722 and please state which meeting you would like to attend and your phone number. Remember, you will receive a phone call on the day and time of the meeting to automatically join. However, if you miss the call or need to join the meeting later, please call the corresponding phone number on the meeting date you would like to attend:
Thursday, March 11 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (855) 756-7520 Ext. 71200#
Tuesday, March 23 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (855) 756-7520 Ext. 71202#

The Operating Engineers Local 49 Health and Welfare Fund will be hosting virtual benefit meetings for all Active/Pre-Medicare Retiree participants!

What will be presented at the meeting?

• • Dollar Bank Information
• • Updates on your Health Plan
• • Pension Information
• • And More!

There are two different platforms to choose from depending on your meeting participation preference outlined below.

Phone Call Benefit Meetings
The first two meeting options are a phone call style platform. For these meetings all you need is a telephone – you do NOT need a computer, tablet, smartphone, etc. – all you do is simply RSVP here or call 612-877-3722 and state the meeting you would like to attend and provide the best telephone number to reach you at. On the day and time of the meeting you will receive a phone call to automatically join the meeting. You will also still have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and those directions will be provided to you at the beginning of the call.

Phone Call Benefit Meeting Dates
Thursday, March 11 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

RSVP Information for Phone Call Benefit Meetings:
Please RSVP here and fill out the online RSVP or call 612-877-3722 and state which meeting you would like to attend and your phone number. Remember, on the day and time of the meeting, you will receive a phone call to automatically join. However, if you miss the call or need to join later, please call the corresponding phone number with the meeting you would like to attend:
Thursday, March 11 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (855) 756-7520 Ext. 71201#
Tuesday, March 23 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (855) 756-7520 Ext. 71203#

Video Benefit Meetings
The last two meeting options are a video conference style platform. For these meetings you WILL need to have a computer, tablet, or smartphone in order to participate. You will also need to RSVP here and fill out the online RSVP form which is where you will enter your e-mail address to be added to the video benefit meetings list. On the day of the meeting you will receive a link to the e-mail you provided to participate in the video benefit meeting. You will also still have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and those directions will be provided to you at the beginning of the meeting.

Video Benefit Meeting Dates
Monday, March 29 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

RSVP Information for Video Benefit Meetings: Click here to RSVP

Watch this new informational video to find out about your Employee Assistance Program, TEAM.

Complete your Health Dynamics Physical by Nov. 30, 2020 or you will have a deductible next year. You and/or your spouse will have a deductible next year if you do not complete a Health Dynamics Physical any time by Nov. 30, 2020. Call 1-866-443-0164 to schedule an appointment at a Health Dynamics site near you. Click here for more info.

Medicare Part B Enrollment Reminder.

The transition from active employment to retired status can present challenges. One of these challenges is deciding when to enroll for Medicare Part B coverage.

This notice is intended to assist participants as they transition from an active employee covered by the 49ers Plan, to an early retiree covered under the Retiree portion of that Plan, and finally, to a Medicare enrollee also covered by a supplemental plan offered through the 49ers Plan. The notice serves as a reminder of the requirements of the Plan, as well as Medicare, during this transition process.

In general, you should enroll in Medicare Part B when you are first entitled to do so. Click here for more information.

The Medicare Part B Enrollment also applies to those participants who are on Medicare due to a disability.