When am I eligible for insurance benefits?

As an employee in a Teamsters Local Union No. 727 collective bargaining unit of a contributing employer, you become eligible for benefits on the first day of the third month following the month in which you begin covered employment. For example, if you begin covered employment in January, you become eligible for benefits on April 1, the first day of covered employment. If you are a Movie Tradeshow Division Participant, you may become eligible if your employer makes contributions to the Fund on your behalf for working at least either (i) 130 hours in a one-month or consecutive two-month look-back…
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How do I enroll in my insurance benefits?

In order to enroll for your insurance benefits the Fund office will need a completed enrollment form. Your employer will provide this enrollment form, or you can call the Fund Office and one will be mailed to you.
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What are the eligibility requirements to receive a pension?

If you have earned 5 years of vesting service after January 1, 1999 and are 55 years old, you are eligible to receive a vested pension. Prior to 1999, you must have earned 10 years of vesting service. If your benefit is governed by the Rehabilitation Plan and your benefits are determined under the Standard Plus Schedule: and you have 20 or more pension credits at age 60 while you were in covered employment, you are eligible to receive a regular pension; or before January 1, 2009, you have 20 or more pension credits at age 45 while you were…
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What documents do I need to submit with my pension application?

You must submit a completed pension application along with the following documents: original or certified copy of your birth certificate an original or certified copy of your spouse’s birth certificate and marriage certificate (if married) an original or certified death certificate (if widowed) divorce decree (if either you or your spouse were previously divorced)
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How do I get a pension application?

You can print a pension application here or call the fund office at 773-685-0340. Please note, pension applications cannot be faxed or emailed. Pension applications must be delivered in person to the fund office or mailed with the required original documents enclosed. If mailed, required original documents will be returned to the sender’s address.
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Who is Eligible for Legal Assistance Benefits?

As an employee in a collective bargaining unit of a contributing employer, you become a participant in the plan on the first day of your fourth month of employment. To be eligible for educational assistance benefits, you must be a participant for at least two months before the start of the school year. For example, if you began working on January 9th, your eligibility for benefits would begin on April 1st. When you are eligible for educational assistance benefits, your dependents are also eligible, provided they remain a dependent for the entire school year. Your dependents are: your spouse, domestic…
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