ASB Fund 2013 Benefit Payment Information
Wed, Jan 2, 2013

For 2013 Benefits will continue to be paid by the Fund on a monthly basis, application for Benefit Forms are due in the Fund Office no later than the Fourth Tuesday of each calendar month for the subsequent month's Benefit payment. See attached letter for additional information. Click Here to download the document for the ASB Fund Benefit Payment Schedule.

Q&A About 401(k) Plan Casualty Losses and Hardship Distributions
Fri, Nov 16, 2012

The attached Q&A is an explanation of the hardship withdrawal benefit that may be available to you to repair your home in the wake of Super-Storm Sandy.

Q&A About ASB Fund Emergency Benefits For Disaster, Fire or Flood
Fri, Nov 16, 2012

The attached Q&A is an explanation of this emergency benefit that may be available to you to help you meet the needs arising from this catastrophic weather emergency.

13th Annual Employee Benefit Fair - SAVE THE DATE!
Wed, Oct 3, 2012

When: Wednesday, October 17th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Where: Plumbers Local Union No.1 Training Facility 37-11 47th Avenue, Long Island City. Click Here to view document.

ASB Fund 2012 Benefit Payment Information
Thu, Jan 5, 2012

For 2012 Benefits will continue to be paid by the Fund on a monthly basis, application for Benefit Forms are due in the Fund Office no later than the Fourth Tuesday of each calendar month for the subsequent month's Benefit payment. See attached letter for additional information. Click Here to download the document for the ASB Fund 2012 Benefit Payment Schedule.

New Economic Downturn Distribution
Wed, Apr 6, 2011

As part of a continuing effort to aid members during the continued downturn of the economy, the Trustees of the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 401(K) Savings Plan have added a new, temporary, distribution option from the Plan.  As a brief overview, the Plan is comprised of two types of contributions, 401(k) Elective Deferrals and Employer Contributions.  This new distribution option allows participants to withdrawal a portion of your Employer Contribution Account.  The details of the Economic Downturn Distribution are outlined on the attached notice. 

ASB Fund 2011 Benefit Payment Information
Mon, Jan 10, 2011

For 2011 Benefits will continue to be paid by the Fund on a monthly basis, application for Benefit Forms are due in the Fund Office no later than the Fourth Tuesday of each calendar month for the subsequent month's Benefit payment. See attached letter for additional information. Click Here to download the document for the ASB Fund 2011 Benefit Payment Schedule.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Information
Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Click Here to see attached Welfare Fund announcement letter for important information under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Information (MES Helper)
Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Click Here to see attached Welfare Fund announcement letter for important information under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Medicare Modernization Information/Prescription Drug Benefits (Part D) - Active
Sun, Nov 14, 2010

Beginning November 15, 2010, all participants and qualified dependents of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund who are either currently enrolled in Medicare or will be eligible to enroll in Medicare on or before December 31, 2010 will be offered the opportunity to: (1) Enroll with either the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) plan; or (2) Enroll with an equivalen Medicare Advantage Plan (private insurance companies); or (3) Continue to receive prescription drug benefits through the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund.

Medicare Modernization Information/Prescription Drug Benefits (Part D) - Retiree
Sat, Nov 13, 2010

Beginning November 15, 2010, all participants and qualified dependents of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund who are either currently enrolled in Medicare or will be eligible to enroll in Medicare on or before December 31, 2010 will be offered the opportunity to: (1) Enroll with either the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) plan; or (2) Enroll with an equivalen Medicare Advantage Plan (private insurance companies); or (3) Continue to receive prescription drug benefits through the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund.  

Medicare Modernization Information/Prescription Drug Benefits (Part D) - MES Helper
Fri, Nov 12, 2010

Beginning November 15, 2010, all participants and qualified dependents of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund who are either currently enrolled in Medicare or will be eligible to enroll in Medicare on or before December 31, 2010 will be offered the opportunity to: (1) Enroll with either the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) plan; or (2) Enroll with an equivalen Medicare Advantage Plan (private insurance companies); or (3) Continue to receive prescription drug benefits through the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund. 

11th Annual Employee Benefit Fair - SAVE THE DATE!
Tue, Sep 14, 2010

When: Wednesday, October 20 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Where: Plumbers Local Union No.1 Training Facility 37-11 47th Avenue, Long Island City. Click Here to view document.

ASB Fund 2010 Benefit Payment Information
Wed, Jan 13, 2010

For 2010 Benefits will continue to be paid by the Fund on a monthly basis, application for Benefit Forms are due in the Fund Office no later than the Fourth Tuesday of each calendar month for the subsequent month's Benefit payment. See attached letter for additional information. Click Here to view document.

Get Healthy and Save $$$ in 2010
Wed, Dec 30, 2009

Did you know? Under your Welfare Fund benefits, you can get a prescription filled for as little as $2 when you use a generic medication. Click Here to view document.

New Supplemental Vacation Benefit Form W4 Option
Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Trustees of the Vacation and Holiday Fund have approved changes to the Plan's income tax withholding for Supplemental Vacation Benefits. Specifically, Supplemental Vacation Benefits may be paid under the Form W-4 option similar to the Semi-Annual Automatic payments as described in the attached SMM#1. Click Here to view document.

Supplemental Vacation Benefit Limits
Fri, Apr 24, 2009

Effective April 1, 2009 Supplemental Vacation Benefit limits were increased from $1,500 to $3,000.  You may also apply for Benefits four times a year effective May 1, 2009, twice in the period from January 1st through the first Tuesday in May and twice in the period from August 1st through the first Tuesday in October. Click Here to view document.

ASB Fund Financial Market Impact Update
Wed, Mar 18, 2009

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MES Division Hourly Wage Reallocation
Wed, Mar 4, 2009

Building Trades Division Hourly Wage Reallocation
Fri, Jan 23, 2009

ASB Fund Financial Market Impact Letter Civil Service New Post Tax Account B
Fri, Jan 9, 2009

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ASB Fund Financial Market Impact Letter (Revised)
Wed, Jan 7, 2009

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