Teamsters’ National Benefit Plan (the “Plan”)
Retiree Benefits:
Extended Health Benefits (EHB)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

We are pleased to announce the Benefit Plan’s Board of Trustees are introducing Extended Health and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through a new Retiree Benefit provision. The benefit cost is self-pay by the Retiree.

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

  • Must be an Actively Employed Member of the Teamsters’ National Benefit Plan who retires effective on or after January 1, 2016
  • Must be 55 years or older
  • Must have 15 years of coverage and/or service accrual under the
    Teamsters’ National Benefit Plan and or the Teamsters’ National Pension Plan
  • Must be a Member in good standing with Teamsters Local Union No. 31

Cost of Benefit:

  • Cost – $110.00 per month (includes Spouse)

Other requirements:

  • Maximum period of Retiree Benefit coverage not to exceed a 5 year term
  • Benefit coverage no longer available after the attainment of age 72
    • Continuing Benefit coverage would be included in the 5 year term (if applicable)

The Teamsters’ National Benefit Plan’s office will administer the Retiree Benefit coverage. As noted, the coverage includes Extended Health Benefits (EHB) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage (AD&D).  The coverage for both is equivalent to that currently being provided to the Active Benefit Plan Members.

In accordance with the Retiree Benefit provision, coverage is effective on the 1st day of the month following your application and the receipt of your first monthly payment.  Payment for subsequent months must be received in our office in advance of the month for which coverage is being provided. As noted above, this coverage is available for a maximum period of 5 years which includes any period of Continuing Benefit coverage (if applicable). It is important to note that you must remain a Member in good standing of Teamsters Local Union No. 31.

The Retiree Benefit provision is subject to review and may be modified, amended or terminated, in whole or in part, at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Please contact our office for further information regarding your qualification status.