Time Is Running Out

Open Enrollment is the once-a-year opportunity to select a health plan through the UFCW Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund. If you enroll by Oct. 15, 2008, you will have medical, dental, orthodontic, vision, prescription drug, chiropractic, mental health, a death benefit and other valuable benefits starting Jan. 1, 2009.
For members hired on or after March 1, 2004, the weekly payroll deduction for your share of the premium is a modest $7 for yourself, $10.50 for you and your children,
or $15 for your family (you, your children and your spouse or registered domestic partner). The member must have been employed for at least 24 months to add coverage for a spouse or domestic partner. If members continue their current employment, members are eligible for health care benefits through the UFCW Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund on Jan. 1, 2009.
It’s easy to enroll. When you get your Open Enrollment package, fill out the enclosed forms and return them in the postage-paid envelope (also enclosed) no later than Oct. 15. You will get detailed information about coverage after the form is received. Weekly payroll deductions will start in November 2008 and coverage will take effect on Jan. 1, 2009. If the enrollment request is received after Oct. 15, 2008, you must submit a check or money order for missed premiums. If you do not choose to enroll now, the
next chance to sign up will be during Open Enrollment next year for coverage in 2010.
Late enrollment is allowed only if you lose health care coverage under another group insurance plan or if your family status changes (for example: get married or have a baby).
Please take advantage of this opportunity to provide health insurance for yourself and your eligible dependents.
If you would like to talk to someone about enrolling in these benefits, contact your local union at (909) 877-1110, the Fund Office at (714) 220-2297 or (562) 408 2715, ext. 426.

People are waiting to answer your questions. Again, this is a once-a-year opportunity. Don’t miss out!

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