SELF PAY
Unemployed union Local 213 members short on hours, members approaching retirement, or retired members can self-pay for plan coverage. You must be a member in good standing with the Union Local in order to be eligible for coverage. This is a great feature of our plan to allow for flexibility for continuation of your coverage. The cost, and requirements for eligibility are summarized in the following table.
Provision |
Plan A |
Plan B |
Plan C |
Self Pay Cost* |
$440/month |
$240/month |
$125/month |
Available to unemployed or if working elsewhere
Maximum time allowed for self-pay |
Yes
3 years, then must switch to Plan B |
Yes
N/A |
N/A, retirees only |
Available to early retirees (up to age 65) |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A, retirees (65 and over) only |
Application requirement |
Union Local 213 membership continuation |
Union Local 213 membership continuation |
Active member of plan in 48 months of past 60 months immediately before application Between 65 and 70 years of age |
*Self-pay must be maintained by the member for continuous months, without any gaps in coverage.
COVERAGE
For description of coverage choose Coverage navigation button.