who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administers health plan adjustments for life events WRITERS GUILD - INDUSTRY HEALTH FUNDdirect serviceProvides guidance and plan adjustments for participants experiencing qualifying life events such as birth, adoption, a dependent turning 26, disability, death of a family member, retirement, return to work, military service, relocation, or turning 65. Support includes plan modifications and ongoing administration.
- Administers retirement and pension benefits WRITERS GUILD - INDUSTRY HEALTH FUNDdirect serviceAdministers monthly retirement benefit payments for life, beginning on the first of the month following approval, delivered by check or electronic transfer. Offers lump sum payouts for benefits valued at $5,000 or less, with rollover options. Benefits are based on employer contributions and include provisions for survivors and participants returning to work under a WGA agreement.
- Maintains and updates health benefit coverage WRITERS GUILD - INDUSTRY HEALTH FUNDdirect serviceContinues to cover COVID-19 vaccinations without changes to coverage and has expanded infertility benefits to include pre-surrogacy services.
- Manages employer contributions to pension plan WRITERS GUILD - INDUSTRY HEALTH FUNDdirect serviceAccepts and administers employer contributions exclusively from entities signatory to a WGA collective bargaining agreement or included in the Trust Agreement, ensuring accurate contribution tracking and benefit calculations through regular audits.
- Partners to expand access to specialized health services WRITERS GUILD - INDUSTRY HEALTH FUNDdirect servicePartners with Lantern to provide covered participants nationwide access to high-quality surgery procedures at no cost-sharing, and offers virtual muscle and joint pain support through Hinge Health, monitored by a physical therapist-led care team at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible participants.
- Provides pension plan communications and disclosures WRITERS GUILD - INDUSTRY HEALTH FUNDdirect serviceIssues annual funding notices for the Producer-Writers Guild of America Pension Plan, including PBGC-guaranteed benefit information, and sends individualized benefit statements at least once every three years to show accrued benefits and vesting status.