All members who are affected through the disruption of employment will be entitled to ERP (sub- fund), Unemployment benefits that are determined through the rules of the state, and self pays due to insufficient work hours. There has also been implemented a no nick referral system to accommodate all the issues associated with this pandemic. Please try to use online services and phone calls to avoid in person contamination during this time. For your convenience, please see below a COVID-19 ERP packet.

COVID-19 ERP

Thank you for patience during this difficult time. We will continue to update regarding cancellations and changes due to this pandemic.

**Please Note**

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Retiree Seminar scheduled for April 25th has been CANCELLED! We will reschedule at a later date. Please check here or the Union Social Media pages for  future updates.

Thank you, Health and Welfare Office

If you want to Avoid Urgent Care, Emergency Room or even your doctor’s office there is a great option  “Telemedicine”! Telemedicine  is an option available to you at zero out of pocket cost.  If you have common conditions such as cold & flu symptoms, headaches, allergies, etc. please contact a “telemedicine” provider.   In Northwest Ohio there are two telemedicine options available, ProMedica’s OnDemand and Mercyhealth Virtual Visit.  Members can access by downloading apps to his/her mobile device or by visiting the website. There is not a phone number for you to call, you must register through one of the links.

• Mercyhealth Virtual Visit: Mobile App – Mercyhealth Virtual Visit Now or visit the website: https://mercyhealthsystem.org/service/virtual-visit-now/
• Promedica OnDemand:  Mobile App – ProMedica OnDemand or visit the website: https://www.promedica.org/pages/medical-services/ondemand/default.aspx 

Unfortunately you will be required to pay the full cost at the time of the visit, however The Fund will reimburse 100% of the cost once you submit a manual claim.  Claim forms are available through this link.

The benefit week ending date of 03/15/2020 has been suspended for both Book I and Book II due to calls going UNFILLED. If you are an apprentice or have taken a referral with a delayed start, you are still eligible to apply for this benefit. All other members will not see a payment for this week ending date.

01/05/2020; 01/12/2020; 01/19/2020; 01/26/2020; 02/02/2020; 02/09/2020; 02/16/2020; 02/23/2020; 03/01/2020; 03/08/2020; 03/15/2020

Prescription drug coverage changed effective January 1, 2019!  Please make sure you are presenting your new ID card listing Express Scripts to the pharmacy!  If you did not receive a new ID card, please contact the Funds Office as soon as possible.  Express Scripts may be reached at 1-877-797-9688 for Active and Early Retiree members or 1-877-788-5814 for Medicare members.