How the Legal Assistance Plan Works

The Plan provides free legal assistance through a CTM Legal Group for certain legal matters. You and your dependents can each receive up to 45 hours of free legal assistance each calendar year for these covered matters. You and your dependents can also receive unlimited hours of legal assistance at a discounted rate for other legal matters. Additionally, you and your dependents can receive a special fee reduction for matters involving a personal injury and related property damages. If you are in need of legal assistance, please contact CTM Legal Group at 312-818-6700.   THE PLAN PROVIDES FOR LEGAL SERVICES…
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE?

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 an educational assistance benefit for a school year that begins in August and ends the following June, you must begin working in the month of May. You must remain a Plan Participant through the following June to be eligible for educational assistance benefits provided you meet all other Plan requirements (see the section titled “Requirements to Received Educational Assistance Benefits”). When you are eligible for educational assistance…
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What documents do I need to apply for retirement?

The following documents are required to apply for retirement: Participant’s proof of age (Birth Certificate or Passport or Naturalization Papers) Photocopy of participant’s ID If Married: Participant’s spouse proof of age (Birth Certificate or Passport or Naturalizations Papers), photocopy of spouse ID, Marriage Certificate If Widowed: Spouse’s Death Certificate If Divorced: Divorce Decree
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How long is the Application process?

The application process takes up to 60 days to approve your application from the date application is complete. Application is considered complete when all required documents have been received.
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Can I receive benefits if I am disabled?

The Fund does have a disability retirement benefit. Please submit a copy of your Social Security Administration entitlement letter to the Fund Office/Pension Department to determine eligibility.
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