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Health Benefits

What is a pre-determination?

A pre-determination is a proposed course of treatment submitted to Ellement by your dentist or orthodontist (by your provider) to determine allowable procedures, the eligible amount payable...

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Health Benefits

How do I apply for Weekly Disability Benefits?

If you become totally disabled due to a non-occupational injury or sickness you will receive a disability benefit, provided you are under the continual treatment of a qualified and licensed physician.​

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Health Benefits

When do my dependents get coverage under this Plan? What benefits do they qualify for?

Your eligible dependents become covered for benefits at the same time you become eligible. A Registration Form must be on file for at least one year...

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Health Benefits

My son/daughter is now 21 years old, is he/she still covered? For how long?

Coverage for unmarried dependents may be extended beyond the age of 21 but under 25 years of age if the child is attending an accredited educational institute, college or university...

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Health Benefits

Will I be covered if I am attending Trade School?

Whenever an apprentice attends a recognized trade school related to their employment for at least two consecutive weeks in any calendar month, no deduction will be made from their reserve account for that month.

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Health Benefits

Can I continue coverage if I run out of hours?

A Member who is in good standing with the Union and whose eligibility terminates may continue coverage from month to month (up to a maximum of 18 consecutive self-payments) by making self-payments.

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Health Benefits

How long does coverage continue?

Hours worked for contributing employers by each employee will be credited to the individual's "reserve account". 125 hours of work credit will be deducted from each eligible employee's...

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Health Benefits

How do I become eligible under the Plan?

You and your eligible dependents will become eligible for all benefits except Life Insurance benefits on the first day of the second month following a period of not more than 3 consecutive calendar months...

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Pension Plan

Can my Spouse or I take a refund instead of a pension?

No. If you are age 50 or older, your benefit must be used to provide you with a monthly pension upon retirement. However, if your benefits are Vested and you have not yet reached age 50, you may be eligible to choose the portability option and transfer...

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Pension Plan

What happens if I stop Working for a Union Employer?

If your employment is interrupted and you have a Break in Service, you may lose the Pension Credit you earned before the break. This could affect the calculation of any benefit you later receive from the Plan.

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Pension Plan

When do I become a Participant?

You will become a Participant in the Plan at the end of any period of two consecutive calendar years following your Contribution Date in which you completed a total of at least 350 hours of work.

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Member Portal

Register in the Member Portal

Learn how to register to the Member Portal to access all the features specific to your personal information and circumstances.

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Ellement App

Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA) top-up in the Ellement app

Learn how to submit an unpaid balance of an approved claim through the Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA) in the Ellement app.

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Member Portal

Access the Pension Estimator

As a member of Albert Ironworkers, you can now estimate the monthly retirement pension amount payable to you from the pension plan based on your expected retirement date or age through the Member Portal.

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Ellement App

Announcements and communications

Discover the location of crucial  member details and other useful information in the Ellement app.

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Ellement App

Filter the claim history

Search your Claim History in the Ellement app to determine the status of a claim and review the Explanation of Benefits.

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Ellement App

Submit a claim

Learn how to file service claims using the Ellement app to get the most out of your benefits.

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Ellement App

Register on the Ellement App

Create your username and password in the Ellement app to start managing your health and wellness benefits.

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