Archived Plan News

• July 07, 2022 New COBRA Rates Effective August 1, 2022
  Click to view the COBRA rates effective August 1, 2022.
• June 07, 2022 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2022 for Material Handlers
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2022.
• June 07, 2022 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2022 for Residential
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2022.
• June 07, 2022 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2022 for Inside Wiremen
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2022.
• May 23, 2022 July 2022 Semi-annual Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election Notice and Form
  The Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan has approved a change to give Participants the opportunity to make semi-annual 401(k) pre-tax wage deferral elections instead of just a single annual election.
• May 04, 2022 2022 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA Scholarship Pogram
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of twenty educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death).
• May 02, 2022 2021 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• February 02, 2022 Summary of Material Modification - Extended Eligibility.
  Important Notice Regarding Coronavirus-Related Extended Eligibility Maximum and COBRA
• November 01, 2021 Join SFEW and Fidelity for a virtual Q&A Session on Tuesday about the Retirement Savings Plan, Nov. 9th
  Feel more confident about your finances!
• August 04, 2021 Notice of Pension Plan Benefit Improvement Effective January 1, 2021
  This Notice explains new Amendment No. 4 to the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Plan that was recently approved by the Plan's Board of Trustees.
• July 30, 2021 Summary of Material Modifications - Further Extended Eligibility and Dental Benefit Increase
  San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plan Important Notice Regarding Further Extended Eligibility and Dental Benefit Increase
• July 30, 2021 Summary of Material Modifications - Early Retiree Eligibility – Rule of 85
  San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plan Important Notice of Changes to Plan Relating to Early Retiree Eligibility – Rule of 85
• July 30, 2021 Summary of Material Modifications - Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Changes
  In response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the Internal Revenue Service added certain personal protective equipment to the list of qualifying medical expenses that may be reimbursed under a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• July 21, 2021 New COBRA Rates Effective August 1, 2021
  Click to view the COBRA rates effective August 1, 2021.
• June 11, 2021 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2021 for Material Handlers
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2021.
• June 11, 2021 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2021 for Residential
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2021.
• June 11, 2021 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2021 for Inside Wiremen
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2021.
• May 19, 2021 2021 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA Scholarship Pogram
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of twenty educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, INC. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that includes a number of questions and an essay.
• May 11, 2021 July 2021 Semi-annual Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election Notice and Form
  The Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan has approved a change to give Participants the opportunity to make semi-annual 401(k) pre-tax wage deferral elections instead of just a single annual election. All Participants who have attained at least the 45% Apprentice level and who are working in Covered Employment may elect (or revise their current election) to make deferral elections during one of two open enrollment periods.
• February 01, 2021 Summary of Material Modification/Important Notice Regarding Extended Eligibility
  The Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Trust Fund has approved a further extension of eligibility.
• October 07, 2020 Important Notice Regarding Extended Eligibility
  The Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Trust Fund has approved a further extension of eligibility under the Plan in response to the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, pandemic ("Coronavirus").
• October 07, 2020 Beat It! – New Employee Assistance Program
  The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Beat It! will provide Employee Assistance Program services starting November 1, 2020.
• September 14, 2020 Health & Welfare Plan: Important Notice of Changes to Plan Relating to Extension of Deadlines During Coronavirus Outbreak Period
  In response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the Department of Labor and Department of Treasury adopted emergency regulation that extends eight important filing deadlines that may fall within the "Outbreak Period."
• May 29, 2020 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2020 for Residential
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2020.
• May 29, 2020 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2020 for Material Handlers
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2020.
• May 29, 2020 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2020 for Inside Wiremen
  Click to view rates effective 6/1/2020.
• May 21, 2020 2020 Semi-annual Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election - Retirement Savings Plan
  All Participants who have attained at least the 45% Apprentice level and who are working in Covered Employment may elect (or revise their current election) to make deferral elections during one of two open enrollment periods. In addition to the end-of-year open enrollment period that takes effect each January 1, a new semi- annual open enrollment begins in May and ends in early June with payroll changes taking effect on the following July 1.
• May 07, 2020 Temporary Special Distributions Available Under CARES Act
  Read a special letter to SFEW Retirement Savings Plan Participants
• May 06, 2020 IBEW Local Union 6/SFECA Scholarship Program
  This year, the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of twenty educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that includes an essay. This will be completed through the mail due to the ongoing pandemic. The top award is $20,000.
• April 13, 2020 Important Notice Regarding Temporary COVID-19 Benefit Changes and Teladoc
  The Board of Trustees has approved several changes to the Plan to provide some relief in response to the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, pandemic.
• April 08, 2020 2019 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• July 01, 2019 New COBRA Rates Effective August 1, 2019
  The following table reflects the Active Plan COBRA rates that will apply for coverage beginning August 1, 2019 and ending July 31, 2020.
• June 13, 2019 New Residential Wage/Fringe Package Increase Effective 6/1/2019
  Click here to download new rates.
• June 13, 2019 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2019 for Inside Wiremen
  Click here to download new rates.
• June 13, 2019 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2019 for Material Handlers
  Click here to download new rates.
• April 22, 2019 27th Annual San Francisco Electrical Industry Invitational Charity Golf Tournament
  This year's proceeds will be donated to the Members' Benevolent Fund, Electrical Workers Minority Caucus and Little Sisters of the Poor.
• April 18, 2019 2018 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• November 12, 2018 2019 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election - Material Handlers
  According to our records have been working as a Material Handler for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan. You may elect (or revise your current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• November 07, 2018 Important Notice Regarding Benefit Changes (Health & Welfare Plan)
  In recent months, the Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plan has approved several changes to the Plan. This notice briefly describes these changes and includes several notices that you should read and keep with your Summary Plan Description booklet.
• October 31, 2018 Retirement Savings Plan Seminar 2018
  Fidelity will be giving a presentation at the Local's Charles J. Foehn Auditorium at 55 Fillmore Street, San Francisco on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4:00 PM.
• October 31, 2018 2019 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election - Retirement Savings Plan
  All employees who have attained at least 45% Apprentice level and are working for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan, may elect (or revise their current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• August 13, 2018 New Parental Leave Benefit
  The new collective bargaining agreement that became effective June 1, 2018, provides for an Employer contribution to the SFEW Health & Welfare Plan to fund a new parental leave "supplemental benefit" that supplements the state-provided California Paid Family Leave (CPFL) benefit to bond with a new child entering the family through birth, adoption or foster care placement.
• June 29, 2018 Open Enrollment Package for Retiree Plan Participants
  Open Enrollment is being held to July 20, 2018 for coverage effective August 1, 2018.
• June 29, 2018 Open Enrollment Package for Early Retiree Plan Participants
  Open Enrollment is being held to July 20, 2018 for coverage effective August 1, 2018.
• June 29, 2018 Open Enrollment Package for Active Plan Participants
  Open Enrollment is being held to July 20, 2018 for coverage effective August 1, 2018.
• April 27, 2018 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA is sponsoring a scholarship program!
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of fifteen educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, INC. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that includes an essay and individual interview.
• April 18, 2018 2017 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• January 09, 2018 Summary Annual Report for Apprenticeship and Training Trust
  This is a summary of the annual report of the San Francisco Electrical Industry Apprenticeship and Training Trust, E.I.N. 94-6061905, Plan No. 502, for the year ended May 31, 2017. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
• November 13, 2017 Change to the Notice Provisions of the Long-Term Disability (LTD) Benefit
  The Trustees met on September 21, 2017, and approved a change to the notice provisions of the long-term disability (LTD) benefit provided under the Plan.
• November 13, 2017 Health and Welfare Trust Fund Summary Annual Report - Plan Year Ending 1/2017
  This is the Summary Annual Report for the Plan year ending January 31, 2017.
• October 30, 2017 2018 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election - Material Handlers
  According to our records have been working as a Material Handler for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan. You may elect (or revise your current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• October 30, 2017 2018 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election - Retirement Savings Plan
  All employees who have attained at least 45% Apprentice level and are working for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan, may elect (or revise their current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• July 01, 2017 Open Enrollment Package for Retiree Plan Participants
  Open Enrollment is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2017.
• July 01, 2017 Open Enrollment Package for Active/Early Retiree Plan Participants
  Open Enrollment is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2017.
• May 26, 2017 New Residential Wage/Fringe Package Increase Effective 6/1/2017
  Click here to download new rates.
• May 26, 2017 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2017 for Inside Wiremen
  Click here to download new rates.
• May 26, 2017 New Wage/Fringe Rates Effective June 1, 2017 for Material Handlers
  Click here to download new rates.
• May 02, 2017 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA is sponsoring a scholarship program!
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of fifteen educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that will include an essay and an individual interview.
• April 05, 2017 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• December 06, 2016 Notice Regarding Increase To Retiree Monthly Copayments
  Each year the Trustees are presented with a report from the Plan Consultants on adjustments to the retiree co-payments. The following table includes the adjusted monthly rates that will take effect on February 1, 2017.
• November 09, 2016 2017 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election - Material Handlers
  According to our records have been working as a Material Handler for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan. You may elect (or revise your current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• November 09, 2016 2017 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election - Retirement Savings Plan
  All employees who have attained at least 45% Apprentice level and are working for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan, may elect (or revise their current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• July 01, 2016 Open Enrollment Package for Retiree Plan Participants
  Enclosed is your Open Enrollment Material for 2016. Enrollment changes are accepted in July and take effect August 1, 2016
• July 01, 2016 Open Enrollment Package for Active/Early Retiree Plan Participants
  Enclosed is your Open Enrollment Material for 2016. Enrollment changes are accepted in July and take effect August 1, 2016
• May 31, 2016 To All Employers and Local Union 6 Inside Wiremen
  Year 2014 Contract Negotiations Settlement Wage Fringe Package
• April 25, 2016 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• March 30, 2016 Performance Reports for NCEW Pension and SFEW RSP
  The 4th quarter investment performance reports are now available for the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan and for the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust.
• March 29, 2016 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA is sponsoring a scholarship program!
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of fifteen educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that will include an essay and an individual interview.
• November 12, 2015 Notice Regarding Increase to Retiree Monthly Copayments
  Each year the Trustees are presented with a report from the Plan Consultants on adjustments to the retiree co-payments. The following table includes the adjusted monthly rates that will take effect on February 1, 2016.
• November 05, 2015 401(k) Election and Compensation Reduction Agreement for 2016
  Use this to wish to make a 401(k) deferral from 2016 hourly wages to your account in the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan.
• November 05, 2015 2016 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election
  All employees who have attained at least 45% Apprentice level and are working for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan, may elect (or revise their current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• October 07, 2015 OptumRx and Catamaran Combine
  OptumRx® and Catamaran® have joined forces to deliver enhanced pharmacy benefit services and a better health care experience for members.
• September 01, 2015 Fidelity Investment Participant Disclosure Notice-Retirement Savings Plan
  This Participant Disclosure Notice is being provided as required by federal law to those who are eligible to participate or have a balance in the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan (the "Plan") and have the right to direct investments.
• May 27, 2015 Notice to all Employers and Local Union 6 Inside Wiremen
  Year 2014 contract negotiations settlement wage fringe packet.
• March 24, 2015 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA is sponsoring a scholarship program!
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of fifteen educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that will include an essay and an individual interview.
• February 02, 2015 Benefit Improvements for those Retiring on or After January 1, 2014
  The Board of Trustees of the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Plan are pleased to advise you of the benefit improvement to the Plan which they adopted at the meeting held on December 9, 2014.
• January 13, 2015 San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan Notice To Interested Parties
  To all current employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which the employee pension benefit plan described in paragraph 2 is maintained, an application is to be made to the Internal Revenue Service for a determination on the qualification of a restatement of the following employee pension benefit plan...
• January 13, 2015 Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Plan Notice To Interested Parties
  To all current employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which the employee pension benefit plan described in paragraph 2 is maintained, an application is to be made to the Internal Revenue Service for a determination on the qualification of a restatement of the following employee pension benefit plan...
• December 22, 2014 Announcement Regarding Benefit Change to the Vision Service Plan
  On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2015, the Plan's vision benefits have been enhanced to provide coverage for safety glasses, including prescription lenses and frames, to all eligible employees covered under the San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plan.
• November 13, 2014 SARs for the Health & Welfare and the Retirement Savings Plans Now Available
  SARs for the Health & Welfare and the Retirement Savings Plans are now available online!
• November 07, 2014 Introducing EISB Mobile
  An important aim of the Electrical Industry Service Bureau, Inc. is using up-to-date communication tools to facilitate easy information access for you - including your personal benefit data. Our latest advancement, the EISB Mobile App, has just been published, allowing you faster on-the-go access and control via your Android or Apple device.
• October 31, 2014 Retirement Savings Plan -- 2015 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election
  Effective January 1, 2015, employees who have attained at least 45% Apprentice level and are working for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan, may elect (or revise their current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment. Open enrollment begins in November and ends December 12, with payroll changes taking effect on January 1, 2015.
• June 23, 2014 New COBRA Rates
  View the Active Plan COBRA rates that will apply for coverage beginning August 1, 2014 and ending July 31, 2015.
• June 23, 2014 New Health and Welfare Summary Plan Description Available Online
  Please read this SPD carefully to understand your benefits. It is effective for the coverage period beginning February 1, 2014.
• April 14, 2014 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• March 27, 2014 Performance Reports for NCEW Pension and SFEW RSP
  The 4th quarter investment performance reports are now available for the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan and for the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust.
• November 11, 2013 Notice Regarding Increase to Retiree Monthly Payments
  Each year the Trustees are presented with a report from the Plan Consultants on adjustments to the retiree monthly payments. The following table includes the adjusted monthly rates that will take effect on February 1, 2014.
• November 04, 2013 Open Enrollment Notice For Wage Deferral Election
  In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, if you have attained at least journeyman level and you are working for an employer that contributes to the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan, you may elect (or revise your current election) to make 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment.
• September 30, 2013 Important Notice About Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage and Our Medical Plan
  Please read this cover letter and the attached Notice carefully and keep this information where you can find it in the future. You are receiving the Notice because it is required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Health Care Reform.
• July 01, 2013 Annual Open Enrollment in July Effective August 1, 2013
  The 2013 Open Enrollment Period is held in July 2013 with plan enrollment changes taking effect August 1, 2013.
• July 01, 2013 Open Enrollment Package for Retiree Plan Participants
  Open enrollment for the Retiree Plan is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2013.
• July 01, 2013 Open Enrollment Package for Active/Early Retiree Plan Participants
  Open enrollment for the Active/Early Retiree Plan is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2013.
• June 30, 2013 Updated Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) - Now Available
  Updated SBCs are now available!
• May 30, 2013 Year 2010 Contract Negotiations Settlement Wage Fringe Package
  Please read this notice carefully.
• May 17, 2013 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA is sponsoring a scholarship program!
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Scholarship Committee will award a total of fifteen educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc. including office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that will include an essay and an individual interview.
• April 27, 2013 Annual Funding Notice
  This notice includes important information about the funding status of your pension plan ("the Plan") and general information about the benefit payments guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), a federal insurance agency.
• March 14, 2013 Notice Regarding Change in Retirement Savings Plan Rules
  The Board of Trustees recently removed the education and minimum $5,000 balance requirements to make it easier for members to self direct their Retirement Savings Plan accounts.
• March 14, 2013 Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) - Now Available
  SBCs are now available!
• March 14, 2013 Performance Reports for NCEW Pension and SFEW RSP
  The 4th quarter investment performance reports are now available for the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan and for the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust.
• December 06, 2012 Notice Regarding Increase to Retiree Monthly Payments
  Each year the Trustees are presented with a report from the Plan Consultants on adjustments to the retiree monthly payments. The following table includes the adjusted monthly rates that will take effect on February 1, 2013.
• December 05, 2012 Summary Annual Report - Plan Year Ending in 1/2012
  This is a summary of the annual report of the Electrical Workers Health and Welfare Trust Fund for San Francisco, E.I.N. 94-6061762, Plan No. 501, for the year ended January 31, 2012.
• October 23, 2012 Notice to Medicare Retirees
  This notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage with the San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plan and about your options under Medicare's prescription drug coverage. This information can help you decide whether or not you want to join a Medicare drug plan.
• October 23, 2012 informedRx is changing its name to Catamaran
  Effective 11/1/2012, informedRx is changing its name to Catamaran.
• October 23, 2012 Notice of Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election
  For 2013, unless you elect otherwise, the Plan Office will assume that you wish to make a pre-tax contribution from your wages based on your 2012 401(k) election. You may change this election by completing the attached election form and returning it to the Plan Office no later than December 14, 2012.
• October 23, 2012 Performance Reports for NCEW Pension and SFEW RSP
  The 2nd quarter investment performance reports are now available for the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan and for the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust.
• June 29, 2012 Annual Open Enrollment in July Effective August 1, 2012
  The 2012 Open Enrollment Period is held in July 2012 with plan enrollment changes taking effect August 1, 2012.
• June 27, 2012 Attend a San Francisco Electrical Workers Health Fair
  All active and retired members and their spouses/registered partners are invited to attend a San Francisco Electrical Workers Health Fair, scheduled on July 21st from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the IBEW Local 6 Hall.
• June 27, 2012 Health and Welfare Plan Changes
  This notice details a number of upcoming Plan changes that affect your benefits.
• May 17, 2012 IBEW LOCAL UNION 6/SFECA and LMCC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Labor Management Cooperation Committee will award a total of twenty educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc. their office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers to EISB, Inc (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death).
• April 23, 2012 Update on the Pension Plan's Funding Status
  As required under Title II of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Plan's Actuary is required certify the Plan's funding position on an annual basis.
• March 13, 2012 Performance Reports for NCEW Pension and SFEW RSP
  The 4th quarter investment performance reports are now available for the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan and for the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust.
• January 12, 2012 Health & Welfare Trust Summary of Material Modifications
  This notice describes recent changes to the Plan's Long-Term Disability Rules, effective February 1, 2012. Please review it carefully.
• November 15, 2011 Performance Reports for NCEW Pension and SFEW RSP
  The 3rd quarter investment performance reports are now available for the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan and for the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust.
• October 14, 2011 Important Notice to Medicare Eligible Retirees Regarding Medicare Part D
  This notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage with San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plan and about your options under Medicare's prescription drug coverage.
• August 17, 2011 San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Investment Performance Report Through June 30, 2011
  Information about investments by the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan (SFEW) for the period ending June 30, 2011.
• August 17, 2011 Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust Investment Performance Report Through June 30, 2011
  Information about investments by the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust (NCEW) for the period ending June 30, 2011.
• August 01, 2011 Change to Mental Health/Substance Abuse Provider
  Effective 8/1/11, the carved out insured substance abuse/mental health coverage will no longer be available. These benefits will now be provided through the medical programs selected by Plan participants...
• July 13, 2011 2011-2012 Open Enrollment Notice - Active/Early Retiree Plan Participants
  Open enrollment for the Active/Early Retiree Plan is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2011.
• July 13, 2011 2011-2012 Open Enrollment Notice - Retiree Plan Participants
  Open enrollment for the Retiree Plan is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2011.
• July 06, 2011 Health and Welfare Plan Changes
  The 2011 Open Enrollment Period will be held in July 2011, with Plan enrollment changes taking effect August 1, 2011.
• July 06, 2011 Memorandum of Understanding Between International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and SF Electrical Contractors, Inc.
  This memorandum announces the return of the electrical industry to a five-day work week as of Monday, July 18, 2011.
• June 01, 2011 Wage and Fringe Benefit Amounts Effective 6/1/2011
  Here is a notice regarding wages and fringe benefit rates effective 6/1/2011.
• May 12, 2011 San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Investment Performance Report Through March 31, 2011
  Information about investments by the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan (SFEW) for the period ending March 31, 2011.
• May 12, 2011 Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust Investment Performance Report Through March 31, 2011
  Information about investments by the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust (NCEW) for the period ending March 31, 2011.
• April 29, 2011 IBEW Local Union 6/SFECA and LMCC Scholarship Program
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Labor Management Cooperation Committee will award a total of twenty education grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc., their office staff and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers to EISB, Inc. (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death). The Scholarship will be awarded based on merit according to a selection criteria that will include an essay and an individual interview.
• April 25, 2011 Update on the Pension Plan's Funding Status
  As required under Title II of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Plan's Actuary is required certify the Plan's funding position on an annual basis. The Actuary has certified that the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Plan in NOT in either Endangered Status nor Critical Status for the plan year beginning January 1, 2011.
• April 22, 2011 Special Enrollment Period Update
  This is an update on the notice that was mailed in early April regarding the Special Open Enrollment Period for adding Adult Children. California Assembly Bill 36, the state legislation seeking to conform state tax law with the new federal health care law with respect to providing coverage to adult children through age 25, became law on April 7, 2011. As a result, effective March 23, 2010, there is no state tax imposed on the value of the medical coverage provided to these adult children.
• April 08, 2011 Special Enrollment Period for Adult Children, Effective April 1, 2011
  Under the Affordable Care Act enacted by Congress on March 23, 2010 ("ACA"), a Plan Participant's child who has not attained age 26 (an "adult child") must be allowed to participate in the Plan regardless of marital, tax dependent or student status, unless certain other coverage was available to the adult child. This notice explains the special enrollment period for enrolling non-dependent adult children, effective April 1, 2011.
• March 18, 2011 Important Notice on Participant Investment Direction for the Retirement Savings Plan
  Whether you will have adequate savings at retirement will depend in significant part on how much you choose to save and how you invest your savings. This document provides you information that will help you compare the investment options available to you under the SFEW Retirement Savings Plan.
• March 08, 2011 San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Investment Performance Report Through December 31, 2010
  This document contains information about investments by the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan (SFEW) for the period ending December 31, 2010.
• March 08, 2011 Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust Investment Performance Report Through December 31, 2010
  This document contains information about investments by the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust (NCEW) for the period ending December 31, 2010.
• February 02, 2011 Summary of Material Modifications to the Health and Welfare Plan in 2010 and 2011
  The Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Electrical Workers (SFEW) Health & Welfare Plan approved several changes to the SFEW Health & Welfare Plan (Plan), effective October 1, 2010, or February 1, 2011, depending on the change.
• February 02, 2011 Summary Annual Report - Plan Year Ending in 1/2010
  This is a summary of the annual report of the Electrical Workers Health and Welfare Trust Fund for San Francisco, E.I.N. 94-6061762, Plan No. 501, for the year ended January 31, 2010.
• February 02, 2011 Notice About the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
  The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) is a federal program that was established under the Affordable Care Act. The SFEW Health and Welfare Plan (Plan) has been approved to receive reimbursements from the limited funds available under the ERRP to help defray some of the costs of health care benefits paid on behalf of, or by, early retirees and certain family members of early retirees.
• February 02, 2011 Notice on "Grandfathered Plan Status" Under the Affordable Health Care Act (Applies to Self Funded PPO Only)
  Please note that the Trustees believe that the San Francisco Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plan is a "grandfathered health plan" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Affordable Care Act). As permitted by the Affordable Care Act, a grandfathered health plan can preserve certain basic health coverage that was already in effect when that law was enacted.
• December 20, 2010 Notice Regarding Increase to Retiree Monthly Copayments
  The notice specifies the adjusted monthly rates that will take effect on January 1, 2011. For retirees who have authorized automatic deduction from their pension benefits, the adjusted co-payment will be reflected in the January 2011 payment that is payable February 1, 2011.
• December 16, 2010 Wage and Fringe Benefit Amounts Effective 12/1/2010
  Here is a notice regarding wages and fringe benefit rates effective 12/1/2010.
• November 22, 2010 Temporary Withdrawal Rule
  Beginning 12/1/2010 through 12/31/2011, the Plan is temporarily allowing participants to request a distribution if they have terminated employment with all covered Employers, have had no work or contribution activity for at least 90 days, and meet the other requirements of the new rule.
• October 29, 2010 Open Enrollment for Wage Deferral Election 11/1 - 12/13
  Journeymen who participate in the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan may elect (or revise their election) for 401(k) pre-tax wage deferrals during open enrollment. Open enrollment begins in November and ends December 13, with payroll changes taking effect on January 1.
• July 01, 2010 Open Enrollment Package for Retiree Plan Participants
  Open Enrollment is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2010. Here are the four documents that comprise your Open Enrollment Package...
• June 30, 2010 Open Enrollment Package for Active/Early Retiree Plan Participants
  Open Enrollment is being held during the month of July for coverage effective August 1, 2010. Here are the three documents that comprise your Open Enrollment Package...
• June 29, 2010 Wages and Fringe Benefit Amounts for the New Contract Period
  Here is a summary of the recent contract negotiations settlement relating to the wage fringe package for the period June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2014.
• June 14, 2010 Loan Policy Revisions Effective July 2010
  As a response to the requests of participants in the SFEW Retirement Savings Plan, the Board of Trustees has approved changes to the Plan�s Loan Policy. The revised Loan Policy is attached, and is effective July 1, 2010.
• June 10, 2010 Open Enrollment and Plan Changes Announcement
  The 2010 Open Enrollment Period will be held in July, 2010, with Plan enrollment changes taking effect August 1, 2010. The attached notice announces details of the open enrollment and contains a number of upcoming plan changes that affect your benefits under the Health and Welfare Trust.
• May 18, 2010 Investment Changes to the SFEW Retirement Savings Plan
  The Board of Trustees regularly reviews the investment options made available through the San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan to make sure they continue to help you meet your retirement objectives. As a result of this review, several changes are being made to the Plan's investment program.
• April 29, 2010 2009 Annual Funding Notice - NCEW Pension Plan
  The Annual Funding Notice includes important funding information about your pension plan for the plan year beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009.
• April 20, 2010 2010 Scholarship Information/Application
  This year the IBEW Local 6/SFECA Labor Management Cooperation Committee will award a total of twenty educational grants to sons and daughters of contributors to EISB, Inc., their office staff, and IBEW Local 6 members who are working for contributing employers to EISB Inc. (including sons and daughters of deceased members who were working for contributing employers at the time of their death).
• April 08, 2010 Pension Plan Overview - April 8, 2010
  View a summary of the current status of the NCEW Pension Plan.
• April 07, 2010 Participant Investment Direction Information
  Whether you will have adequate savings at retirement will depend in significant part on how much you choose to save and how you invest your savings.
• April 06, 2010 COBRA Continuation Coverage - Further Extension of Premium Assistance (Updated March 2010)
  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), as amended on March 2, 2010 by the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, provides for premium reductions for health benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly called COBRA. Eligible individuals pay only 35 percent of their COBRA premiums and the remaining 65 percent is paid by the Welfare Plan and reimbursed to the coverage provider through a tax credit.
• March 23, 2010 NCEW Pension Trust Investment Performance Report Through December 31, 2009
  Summary of investment performance for the Northern California Electrical Workers Pension Trust through 12/31/2009.
• March 23, 2010 Your Member Assistance Program
  Life can be a scramble. You juggle work and personal responsibilities, trying to make ends meet, and unexpected problems always seem to pop up. Your Member Assistance Program (MAP) can help.
• March 23, 2010 Benefit Modifications to Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Coverage
  Effective February 1, 2010, your Chemical Dependency benefits (which are available to Kaiser members through both PacifiCare Behavioral Health and Kaiser) and Mental Health benefits (which are provided only through Kaiser) have been changed to comply with the Federal Mental Health Parity Act.
• March 23, 2010 Michelle's Law Guarantees Continued Coverage of Dependent Students on Medically Necessary Leave of Absence
  Effective February 1, 2010, the Plan has been amended to allow for continued coverage for a dependent child whose eligibility under the Plan is based on full-time attendance at an accredited trade school, college or university but who loses full-time student status due to a medically necessary leave of absence or change in enrollment. In order to receive continued coverage, the following requirements must be met.
• February 19, 2010 COBRA Premium Assistance Extension Notice and Announcement
  Since February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has provided temporary COBRA premium assistance to eligible individuals. The purpose of this notice is to tell you about certain features of the COBRA Subsidy that changed on December 19, 2009.
• November 23, 2009 Application for Extension of Amortization Period
  In response to last year's economic slowdown, the Trustees are continuing to look for ways to improve the condition of the Pension Plan without adversely affecting Plan Participants.
• November 13, 2009 Notice to All Active Plan Participants Regarding Changes to the Health & Welfare Plan
  Effective for October 2009 work hours (December 2009 coverage), the Plan has been amended to allow for an hour bank advance of up to 120 hours for active members to prevent loss of coverage.
• November 06, 2009 Loan Provision - San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan
  The San Francisco Electrical Workers Retirement Savings Plan has been amended to allow a loan to any Participant or Beneficiary in the Plan on or after December 1, 2009.