Proudly serving members of IBEW Local 353

The pension and benefit plans for members of IBEW Local 353 are overseen by a Board of Trustees made up of eight members – four named by the union and four named by participating employers. The day-to-day administration of the plan is handled by TEIBAS with active support from the union office. TEIBAS exclusively serves the 9,000 active and retired members of the IBEW Local 353. The trust funds have assets totalling more than $800 million.

Forms

All forms related to your health benefits, pension and SUB plan, including claim forms, benefit information and beneficiary designation can be found on our website under FORMS in the blue section in the top left hand corner of the screen.

DENTAL PREDETERMINATIONS

If you are anticipating a large dental bill or your dependent requires orthodontics over $300 you should submit a treatment plan to Great-West Life before any work begins. Great-West Life will advise you what services are covered under your IBEW Local 353 dental plan.

Keep us informed

Please ensure you update us if you:
  • Change your address
  • Change your dependents or your coordination of benefits
  • Get married, separated or divorced
This may delay or deny the processing of your claim. You may also miss receiving important information from TEIBAS such as your contribution/pension statements, newsletters and other news related to your plans. Please call 416-637-6789 or 1-800-267-0602 to update your information. Also don’t forget to update your health care practitioner and pharmacy to avoid any further delays with processing your claims.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

You are reminded that if you are involved a motor vehicle accident any hospital, medical or rehabilitation costs related to the accident are not covered by your IBEW Local 353 Health and Welfare benefits. Costs are covered under your motor vehicle insurance. You will also need to contact the union office if you are injured and unable to work as a result of the accident.

Hospital Coverage

Members are reminded that private and semi-private hospital rooms are not covered under the IBEW Local 353 Health and Welfare plan. Exceptions may apply, please contact TEIBAS for full details.

CALENDER YEARS VS. ROLLING CALENDAR YEARS

A calendar year is from January to December and a rolling calendar year is one year from the date a purchase was made. For example, paramedical services such as a chiropractor or registered massage therapist are covered to a maximum of $500 per practitioner per calendar year. Alternatively, vision coverage is for services and supplies to a combined limit of $450 every 24 months from the date of your first purchase. So if you bought glasses on February 26, 2010, you would be eligible to buy glasses again on February 26, 2012 - 24 months from the date you initially purchased your glasses.



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Latest News

Retirement Payment Confirmation Notices mailed Aug 16

Contribution statements mailed August 9, 2010

(August 2010) Your quarterly contribution statements ending June 30, 2010, have been mailed out.

New addition(s) to list of drugs requiring pre-approvals

(Jul 2010) The following prescription drugs were added to the list that require pre-approval for coverage under the benefits plan.

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