The previous (2005) Health Fund Summary Plan Description (SPD) and all modifying Benefits Updates are provided in the links below. Please note that this SPD is no longer effective after July 20, 2011 and is provided only for reference for claims for services provided before that date. For the current Health Plan benefits, refer to the 2011 Health Plan SPD. 2005 Health Plan Summary Plan Description (effective 1/2005-7/2011) Several modifications and/or clarifications were made to the Health Plan between when the 2005 Health Plan SPD was printed in January 2005 and when the 2011 Health Plan SPD was published in July 2011. These changes were communicated in various announcements and Benefits Updates published between those dates (listed below). June 2011 Benefits Update November 2010 Benefits Update September 2010 Benefits Update March 2010 Benefits Update November 2009 Benefits Update August 2009 Benefits Update January 2009 Benefits Update December 2008 Benefits Update August 2008 Benefits Update* Health Plan Change Announcement - Sept. 2006 Health Plan Change Announcement - April 2006
* The August 2008 Benefits Update includes all Health Plan changes from January 2005 (the publication date of the current SPD) through August 2008.
5/16/2012
Summary ... Performers should verify the accuracy of information on their Earnings Statements, as reported earnings and contributions can affect qualification for benefits.
4/24/2012
Summary ... In late April, a new comprehensive guide to the Health Plan's prescription drug benefits was mailed to participants.