Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
Local Union No.73
Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds

 











 



IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT BENEFIT INFORMATION

SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS

ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS

Your Initial Eligibility

Your Dependents' Eligibility

Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO)

Continuation of Eligibility

Termination of Your Eligibility

Termination of Dependent Eligibility

Reinstatement of Eligibility

Enrollment Procedures

Special Enrollment

Certificate of Coverage

LIFE EVENTS

Getting Married

Adding a Child

Getting Divorced or Legally Separated

Child Losing Eligibility

Taking a Family and Medical Leave of Absence

Taking a Military Leave

In the Event of Death

When You Stop Working or Retire

CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS

Continuation of Coverage After You Die

Continuation of Coverage During Family and Medical Leave

Continuation of Coverage During Military Leave

COBRA Continuation of Coverage

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR MEDICAL BENEFIT (EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS)

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Calendar Year Deductible

Common Accident

Coinsurance

Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Pre-Admission Authorization

Covered Expenses

Hospice Benefit

Extension of Benefits

WELLNESS EXPENSE BENEFIT (EMPLOYEE AND SPOUSE ONLY)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) (EMPLOYEE AND DEPENDENT)

DENTAL BENEFITS (EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS)

Delta Preferred Option USA (Point-of-Service) Program

Predetermination of Benefits

Covered Dental Services

Dental Service Limitations

Services Not Paid by the Plan

Dental Exclusions

Extension of Dental Benefits

OPTICAL BENEFITS (EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS)

HEARING AID BENEFIT (EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS)

PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS (EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS)

Retail Pharmacy Network

Mail Order Prescription Drug Service

Prescription Drug Exclusions and Limitations

Prescription Drug Benefits Coordination with Medicare Part D

DEATH BENEFIT (ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ONLY)

ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT BENEFITS (ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ONLY)

WEEKLY ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS DISABILITY BENEFIT (ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Termination of Eligibility

Reinstatement of Eligibility

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

Filing Claims Other than Major Medical Claims

Workers' Compensation Claims Procedures

Claim Filing Period

Assignment of Benefits

Comprehensive Major Medical Benefit Claims

Weekly Accident and Sickness Disability Benefit Claims

If Your Claim is Denied

Appealing the Denial of Your Claim

Limitation on Legal Actions

Payment of Benefits

Misrepresentation or Falsification of Claim and Wrongfully Paid Benefits

COORDINATION OF BENEFITS

Determining Which Plan Pays First

Information Required for Coordination of Benefits

HOW MEDICARE AFFECTS MEDICAL BENEFITS UNDER THE PLAN

About Medicare

Coordination of Your Plan Benefits with Medicare

REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Benefits to Which Reimbursement Applies

Situations Where Reimbursement Provisions May Apply

Reimbursement Procedures

Refusal to Cooperate In Reimbursement Claims

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PLAN

STATEMENT OF RIGHTS UNDER THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT (ERISA)

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS UNDER THE PLAN

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX A: DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES