activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 6
- Administer defined contribution pension plan with participant loans and beneficiary managementManages a multi-employer, collectively bargained defined contribution pension plan providing retirement benefits starting at age 55, disability benefits, and limited termination benefits. Participants receive quarterly statements, can apply for loans, and are able to assign or update beneficiaries on their accounts.
- Administer health and welfare benefits for active, apprentice, early retiree, and retiree electrical workers Union and Association Health Benefits AdministrationProvides comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, life and AD&D insurance, disability payments, wellness programs, and health reimbursement accounts to active, apprentice, early retiree, and retiree participants. Coverage is available based on hours worked and plan eligibility, with specific benefits tied to Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Ameritas, and VSP networks.
- Deliver specialized health services and medical reimbursements Union and Association Health Benefits AdministrationOffers targeted health services including nutrition counseling, injury checks, health screenings, health coaching, mental health and substance abuse support, obstructive sleep apnea treatment, hearing aid reimbursement up to $2,000 per year, and annual coverage for medically necessary orthotic devices. Reimbursements for out-of-pocket and premium expenses are funded through employer-contributed Health Reimbursement Accounts.
- Host educational workshops for members Annual Professional Development ConferenceConducts virtual and in-person educational workshops for members on topics related to benefits and retirement planning, such as the virtual workshop held on October 18, 2025.
- Provide retiree health benefits with employer and retiree contributions Union and Association Health Benefits AdministrationOffers health benefits to retirees aged 65+ and early retirees aged 55–64 who meet pension and Medicare enrollment criteria. Retiree medical benefits are partially funded by employer contributions from active participants and partially by retiree-paid premiums, with Hour Bank balances transferable and convertible to cover monthly costs.
- Support disabled participants with health coverage and disability benefits Disability & Eligibility Support for MembersProvides full coverage for life, AD&D, medical, and dental insurance for up to 12 months per disability episode to participants under age 65 with Social Security disability awards and Medicare enrollment. Also offers a disability benefit of up to $1,000 per month after a 30-day elimination period.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan comprehensive_benefits_planOffers a broad spectrum of medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, insurance, and wellness services to union members and retirees, designed to support holistic well-being across the lifespan.
- Defined contribution pension model defined_contribution_pension_modelOperates a multi-employer, collectively bargained defined contribution pension plan where employer contributions are invested to fund individual retirement benefits, aligning retirement security with active employment and negotiated agreements.
- Employer-funded multi-payer benefits model employer-funded_multi-payer_benefits_modelProvides retiree health benefits through a hybrid financing structure combining ongoing employer contributions, plan financial performance, and retiree premium payments, ensuring sustainability while maintaining access.
- Geographically tiered benefits access geographically_tiered_benefits_accessOffers structured health benefit options for retirees and surviving spouses that vary by location, with limited coverage alternatives outside designated service areas to manage cost and provider network integrity.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) reimbursement model hra_reimbursement_modelUses employer-funded Health Reimbursement Accounts administered by Navia to reimburse eligible health care expenses and insurance premiums for active, apprentice, and retired participants, enabling flexible and personalized health spending.
- Hour bank conversion for retiree funding hour bank conversion for retiree fundingConverts accrued active service hours into financial support for retiree health care contributions through a structured Hour Bank transfer system, creating a sustainable funding mechanism tied to career tenure.
- Hour-based eligibility and staged benefits hour-based eligibilityLinks eligibility for health benefits to accumulated hours in covered employment, with dental and vision benefits phased in after defined thresholds to encourage sustained participation and equitable access.
- Occupational disability determination process occupational-disability-definitionDefines and verifies disability based on the inability to work as an electrician due to injury or illness, with medical validation by a licensed physician and final determination by the Board of Trustees to ensure equitable benefit access.
- Preventive wellness model preventive_wellness_modelSupports long-term health through preventive services such as nutrition counseling, health coaching, and injury prevention checks delivered via BaySport, reducing future medical costs and improving quality of life.
- Self-funded health benefits with network providers self-funded health benefits with network providersProvides medical benefits through a self-funded model that leverages provider networks from Blue Cross of California or Kaiser Permanente (HMO), balancing cost control with access to care.
- Trust fund administration of benefits trust_fund_administrationAdministers health, welfare, and pension benefits through a trust fund model, ensuring fiduciary oversight and operational continuity via a designated administrative office (United Administrative Services).
named programs · 16
what they call their work
Dental Care
Provided through Ameritas Dental for active employees, apprentices, early retirees, and retirees
Disability Insurance
Available to active employees only through the Local 617 Plan
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Administered by Navia Benefits; allows active, apprentice, early retiree, and retiree participants to use accrued balances to pay for eligible medical expenses and insurance premiums
Hearing Aids
Covers hearing aids for active members and retirees, with a benefit limit of $2,000 per device per ear every 12 months.
Hour Bank Conversion
Transfers an eligible retiree's Hour Bank balance from the Active Plan to the Retiree Plan as a dollar amount based on current monthly costs and hours saved, to be used toward retiree premium payments
Life & AD&D Insurance
Provides life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits for active members through MetLife Insurance.
Life and AD&D Insurance
Provided by MetLife Insurance Company with $100,000 coverage for active employees
Medical Plans for Actives
Provides medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross PPO Plan or Kaiser HMO Plan for active employees.
Medical Plans for Early Retirees (Age 55-64)
Offers medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross PPO Plan or Kaiser HMO Plan for early retirees.
Medicare Supplements for Retirees (Age 65+)
Provides Medicare Supplement plans through Blue Shield of CA or Kaiser Senior Advantage for retirees in California, and Hartford Medicare Supplement for retirees outside of California.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Provided through Optum United Behavioral Health EAP (BeatIt! for Anthem participants) and Kaiser Permanente for their members
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
Provides treatment for obstructive sleep apnea for active members with Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser through Aloha Sleep Group.
Orthotics
Covers medically necessary orthotic devices for active members with Anthem Blue Cross and for Kaiser members.
Retiree Medical Benefits
Provides medical, dental, vision, hearing aids, and HRA benefits to retirees aged 55+; includes Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield Medicare Supplement, Hartford Medicare Supplement, and Kaiser Senior Advantage plans based on age and location
Vision Care
Provided through VSP for non-Kaiser enrollees and through Kaiser Permanente for Kaiser members
Wellness Programs
Offered by BaySport for actives and early retirees, including nutrition counseling, health coaching, smoking cessation, and injury checks
relationships · 51
who they work with
- Aloha Sleep Group Partner — Provider of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Aloha Sleep Group Partner — Provides treatment for obstructive sleep apnea for active participants
- Ameritas Partner — Offers the Ameritas Dental Plan as a health benefit option effective September 1, 2024
- Ameritas Partner — Provides dental care benefits for active, apprentice, and retiree participants
- Ameritas Dental Partner — Dental care provider for active employees, apprentices, and retirees.
- Ameritas Dental Partner — Provides dental benefits to active members, apprentices, early retirees, and retirees.
- Ameritas Dental Partner — Provides dental benefits to apprentices after 2,000 hours of participation.
- Anthem Blue Cross Partner — Contracts with Anthem Blue Cross to provide Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network access for health plan members
- Anthem Blue Cross Partner — Contracts with Anthem Blue Cross to provide access to PPO providers.
- Anthem Blue Cross of California Partner — Medical plan provider for active employees enrolled in the Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan.
- Anthem Blue Cross of California Partner — Provides medical coverage to apprentices under Group #277955M002.
- Anthem Blue Cross of California Partner — Provides medical, orthotics, hearing aid, substance abuse, and vision benefits to early retirees enrolled in the PPO plan.
- BaySport Partner — Partner organization providing wellness services such as nutrition counseling, health coaching, and injury checks.
- BaySport Partner — Provides wellness programs including nutrition coaching, health screenings, and smoking cessation to active members and early retirees.
- BaySport Partner — Provides wellness services including nutrition counseling, health coaching, and health screenings for participants
- Beat It! Partner — Provider of substance abuse services for Anthem PPO medical plan participants.
- Beat It! Partner — Provider offering services under the I.B.E.W. 617 Benefits Health and Welfare Plan.
- Beat It! Partner — Provides substance abuse services to apprentices enrolled in the Anthem PPO medical plan.
- BeatIt! Partner — Provides substance abuse services for Anthem PPO medical plan participants
- BeatIt! Partner — Provides substance abuse services to Anthem Blue Cross PPO participants.
- Blue Shield of California Partner — Provides Medicare Supplement plans to retirees aged 65+ residing in California.
- Delta Dental Partner — Provider for dental benefits under the I.B.E.W. 617 Benefits Health and Welfare Plan.
- IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Partner — Collaborates with or refers participants to the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund for additional pension benefits.
- Kaiser Partner — Provides medical, mental health, chemical dependency, orthotics, sleep apnea treatment, and vision care services for enrolled members
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Medical plan provider for active employees enrolled in the Kaiser HMO plan.
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Offers Kaiser Permanente Health Plan as an enrollment option for members residing in Northern California Kaiser service areas
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Offers medical coverage through Kaiser Permanente as an alternative to self-funded benefits.
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Provides medical, orthotics, substance abuse, behavioral health, chiropractic, and vision benefits to retirees enrolled in Kaiser plans.
- MetLife Partner — Provides life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance for active participants
- MetLife Insurance Company Partner — Provider of life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance benefits.
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