activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Administration of medical and ancillary health benefits Union and Association Health Benefits AdministrationProvides health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, chiropractic, and group life insurance to plan participants, administered through contracted vendors such as VSP for vision and SimpleTherapy for chiropractic and acupuncture services.
- Distribution of health and benefits communications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDistributes e-newsletters on health topics and benefit updates to members four times per year, providing ongoing education and plan-related information.
- Facilitation of access to health care providers Healthcare Provider DirectoriesProvides access to a network of participating hospitals, doctors, dentists, and medical groups through service provider websites, enabling plan participants to locate and utilize covered services.
- Management of participant eligibility and claims supportProcesses applications and dependent changes, maintains eligibility records, and refers participants to providers for claim assistance, ensuring accurate access to benefits.
- Provision of plan documentation Union and Association Health Benefits AdministrationProvides summary plan descriptions that outline eligibility, coverage continuation, vesting, distribution guidelines, and health and welfare benefits information to participants.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Cost-efficient benefits administration cost-effective benefits administrationProvides comprehensive health and welfare benefits while prioritizing cost efficiency to ensure sustainable, affordable coverage for participants.
- Labor-management co-governance of health benefits labor-management_governanceThe fund is jointly administered by Employer and Union Trustees, ensuring balanced decision-making and shared accountability in managing health benefits, reflecting a collaborative labor-management governance model.
- Member education through targeted communications and documentation participant_education_through_documentationUses e-newsletters and summary plan descriptions to inform members about health information, benefit updates, and rights, while directing them to official trust documents for authoritative guidance.
- Network-based healthcare delivery model network-based care deliveryDirects members to a structured network of healthcare providers and facilities through comprehensive online resources, ensuring coordinated and accessible care within a managed system.
- Self-directed annual enrollment system self-directed enrollmentEnables participants to choose or change their medical or dental providers annually through a self-directed enrollment process, promoting participant autonomy and plan flexibility.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Alcohol & Drug Assistance Program
Provided through Teamsters Assistance Program (TAP) for substance use support
Chiropractic and Acupuncture Benefits
Administered through SimpleTherapy; no referral required for covered participants
Dental Benefits
Offers dental coverage through Delta Dental, Liberty Dental Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Dental
Disability Benefit Continuation
May extend benefits up to three months for disabled participants who submit Proof of Disability form
Group Life Insurance
Offers group life insurance benefits as part of the health and welfare package
Medical Benefits
Provides access to medical coverage through providers including Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Shield PPO for eligible union workers and dependents
Vision Benefits
Administered through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for participants with medical benefits
relationships · 34
who they work with
- AFSCME Local 829 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Beard Affiliates, LLC Partner — Employer trustee representation on the Board of Trustees
- Blue Shield HMO Partner — Network provider for medical services
- Blue Shield PPO Partner — Network provider for medical services
- Delta Dental Partner — Network provider for dental services
- ILWU Local 6 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- IUOE Stationary Local 39 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Network provider for medical services
- Liberty Dental Plan Partner — Network provider for dental services
- Operating Engineers Local 3 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Plan Administrative Office Partner — Processes applications, manages eligibility, and provides provider referrals for plan participants.
- SimpleTherapy Partner — Administers the chiropractic and acupuncture benefit program for plan participants with medical benefits.
- SimpleTherapy Partner — Provider for chiropractic and acupuncture services
- Teamsters Assistance Program (TAP) Partner — Provider for alcohol and drug assistance services
- Teamsters District Council No. 2 Partner — Participating district council in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 150 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 287 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 315 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 315 Partner — Union trustee representation on the Board of Trustees
- Teamsters Local 350 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 386 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 431 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 439 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 665 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 70 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 853 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 853 Partner — Union trustee representation on the Board of Trustees
- Teamsters Local 856 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- Teamsters Local 87 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
- UFCW Local 5 Partner — Participating local union in the Trust Fund
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