ANTHEM - EMPIRE BLUE CROSS - CYBER ATTACK
Anthem, the parent company of Empire Blue Cross was the target of a cyber-attack on their IT systems and as a result, certain client data was breached. Anthem is currently conducting an extensive IT Forensic investigation to determine whether Local 94 members and/or participants of the “Health Fund” have been directly impacted by this breach. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE REPORTS OF SCAM AND PHISHING EMAIL CAMPAIGNS TARGETING ANTHEM and EMPIRE BLUE CROSS MEMBERS. We strongly suggest that you do not click or respond to them without verifying the validity of the vendor or the firm sending such emails. Please visit Anthem’s dedicated website at www.anthemfacts.com for updated information or call (877) 263-7995.

Please support the Local 94 Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 8th from 8:00am – 3pm at Local 94 Training Center, Visit our Upcoming Events Page for more information.

Local 94 Retirement Seminar
Members who plan on Retiring within the next 2 years should attend this Seminar. Topics covered will be Medical Coverage, Pension Plan, Annuity Fund, Social Security and Financial Planning. The Retirement Seminar will be held at the Hotel Trades Council, 305 W 44th St, Mezz Fl on Thursday, May 7th at 4PM. To Learn More, please visit our upcoming events page..

***IMPORTANT REMINDER*** New Eligible Dependents
You have 90 days to enroll all new eligible dependents (e.g., spouses and/or children) as of their applicable date (i.e., the date of marriage, the child’s birthdate, date of adoption or placement for adoption or foster care). If you fail to do so within the applicable 90 day period, dependent coverage will not be available under the Plan for your spouse and/or dependent child until the first day of the month following the date in which you provide the Fund Office with the required documentation and any other verifying information requested. For further details please visit the Elibility for Dependents section or contact the Fund Office (212)541-9880.

Important Information Regarding Central Pension Fund
The Central Pension Fund announced an action by the Board of Trustees to increase the Central Pension Fund’s benefit accrual rate for future service, effective April 1, 2015. The increase is from 1% of contributions to 1.25%, and will apply only to contributions for hours worked on and after April 1, 2015. Click here for more details or visit the Central Pension Fund's Website to learn more.