Health and Welfare Summary Plan Description

 
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11.5 Pregnancy Leave Benefit.

  1. Eligibility. Effective January 1, 2023, a Participant who is a member of Local 6 in good standing, with current health (including COBRA) coverage under the Plan who is not working due to pregnancy or post-partum recovery, and who has collected all available California State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. Participants will not be eligible for the Plan's Long-Term Disability or the Plan's Supplemental Paid Family Leave benefit during the same time period for which Pregnancy Leave benefits are paid.  Eligibility for COBRA will meet the current health requirement provided the Participant is currently receiving group or individual health insurance that satisfies the minimum value coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act.
  2. Benefit. The weekly Pregnancy Leave Benefit is provided for up to 20 weeks, limited to the 12-month period ending three months following the expected due date, up to the following amounts: $1,027 for journey-level employees
    • $821.60 for apprentices (10th 6 months (80%))
    • $770.25 for apprentices (9th 6 months (75%))
    • $718.90 for apprentices (8th 6 months (70%))
    • $667.55 for apprentices (7th 6 months (65%))
    • $616.20 for apprentices (6th 6 months (60%))
    • $564.85 for apprentices (5th 6 months (55%))
    • $513.50 for apprentices (4th 6 months (50%))
    • $462.15 for apprentices (3rd 6 months (45%))
    • $410.80 for apprentices (1st 12 months (40%))
    The Plan Office will process Pregnancy Leave Benefit checks on a monthly basis.
  3. Reporting. Pregnancy Leave Benefit payments will be treated as wages for federal and state tax purposes. EISB will withhold state and federal and payroll taxes such as social security, Medicare and unemployment insurance. Eligible Participants will receive a separate Form W-2 reporting the benefit payments and income tax withholding credits.
  4. Funding. Funding of the Pregnancy Leave Benefits shall be made by the hourly contributions as provided under an Employer's Contribution Agreement.