Your Health Benefits in a Nutshell

What does your Health Benefit plan include?

Members of the U.A. Local 71 Health and WelfarePlan have coverage for the following benefits:

  • Life insurance (members only)
  • Accidental death and dismemberment (members only)
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Prescription drugs
  • Vision care
  • Paramedical practitioners
  • Orthopaedic shoes
  • Private duty nursing
  • Hearing aids
  • Dental expenses
  • Health Spending Account

Please refer to your Benefit Booklet for further details.

Check your Benefit Booklet (PDF)

Forms & documents

These forms are for submitting paper claims, applying for disability benefits, changing your banking information, updating an address, adding/changing a dependent, and assigning a beneficiary for your life insurance, among others.

You can submit your forms via email or fax, but they must have a wet (ink) signature to be processed. Electronic or digital signatures are not accepted at this time.

Accessing your benefits

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As an eligible member receiving benefits through the U.A. Local 71 Health and Welfare Plan, you can submit your medical and dental claims anytime through the Ellement App. Some healthcare providers also offer direct billing, allowing them to submit claims on your behalf—so you can avoid paying out-of-pocket upfront and enjoy a smoother benefits experience.

Member Portal
View your benefits and pension information anytime, including your account details, eligibility, work history, pension calculator, and more.
Ellement App
Use the Ellement App to learn about your health coverage and submit and review the status of your claims.