2018 Annual Statements for the Health and Benefit Fund
The 2018 W-2 for Sick Fund for the Health and Benefit Fund were mailed to all participants on 1/25/19. If you withdrew money from your sick fund account in 2018 you should receive a W-2. If you have any questions please email Sarah Cole or call (212) 331-1802. The 2018 W-2 for the Loss of Time Benefit(Disability) for the Health and Benefit Fund were mailed to all participants on 1/25/19. If you received the Loss of Time benefit payment in 2018 you should receive a W-2. The 2018 1099R for the Death Benefit for the Health and Benefit Fund were mailed to the paid beneficiary on 1/25/19. Contact the Health and Benefit Trust Fund member Services department with any questions you may have regarding the W-2 for Loss of Time or 1099-R.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE FORM 1095B - HEALTH CARE TAX FORMS FOR 2018 TO HELP ME COMPLETE MY TAX RETURN
Starting for calendar year 2015, members of Local 94 will receive Form 1095-B from the Health and Benefit Fund of Local 94 indicating proof of health coverage . The IRS extended the reporting deadline (for 2018 only) to March 4, 2019 and has clarified that individuals do not have to delay filing their income tax returns if they have not yet received Form 1095-B. Also, individuals don’t have to file an amended return if they already filed their tax return before receiving Form 1095-B. If individuals file their income tax return AFTER receiving Form 1095-B, for 2018 they don’t have to include the form with the return; it should be kept with their records. For more information, please visit the IRS website where they have posted information regrarding Health Coverage Documentation for the Tax Filing Season.

February is American Heart Month!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease—but there’s hope.

Are Your Kids' Teeth Healthy?
Despite the fact that it’s almost entirely preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. National Children’s Dental Health Month is designed to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.

Don’t Miss Your Shot at Staying Healthy This Flu Season!
Local 94 participants can get a FREE flu shot by visiting any pharmacy that participates in the Vaccine Immunization/Injection Network administered by OptumRx. You can find a list of participating pharmacies on our Flu Shot page.

Important message from IUOE General President Callahan
Congress has passed legislation creating rights available to 9/11 responders who were downtown that day or during the 8 months following. Please read the letter from IUOE General President Callahn. Learn more about the WTC Health Program and 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.