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Frequently Asked Questions


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anchor bullet How are my hours reported?
anchor bullet What if I dispute the number of hours my employer reports?
anchor bullet Will I receive benefits if I am sick?
anchor bullet Will I receive benefits if I am injured on the job?
anchor bullet What is counted in determining my Vacation & Holiday benefits?
anchor bullet When are benefit checks sent out?
anchor bullet How will I know if I earn Vacation & Holiday Benefits?
anchor bullet Will my spouse continue receiving Vacation & Holiday benefits if I die?


How are my hours reported?

Employers are required to send copies of their ILA jurisdiction timesheets to the Fund and you are credited with the hours reported. If you are injured employers or their insurance carriers send compensation reports.

What if I dispute the number of hours my employer reports?

You will receive a benefit certificate in November which reports the number of hours reported on your behalf. If you disagree with the number of hours reported you should contact Participant Services. If your claim is not resolved, you have 30 days following the end of the calendar year to file a grievance with the Administrator.

Will I receive benefits if I am sick?

If your illness is covered by the HRSA-ILA Welfare Fund you will receive 20 hours per week credit during the period you qualified for weekly income benefits. You may not receive credit for short term disability benefits and workers' compensation during the same period even if the medical conditions for which you receive the benefits are different.

Will I receive benefits if I am injured on the job?                                       Back to Top

Yes, employees who receive temporary total or temporary partial workers' compensation benefits receive prorated credit for the purpose of determining benefit eligibility. The credits are based on the rate necessary to continue the employee's benefits at the same level as in existence during the year prior to their injury but are prorated for only that period that workers' compensation was received. If you receive less than 52 weeks of workers' compensation during an eligibility year the credits alone may not be sufficient to qualify for the prior benefits.

What is counted in determining my Vacation & Holiday benefits?

Work hours, workers' compensation credit hours and Welfare weekly income credit hours are added together to determine your eligibility for Vacation and Holiday benefits. Work hours assessed as training are not counted until the end of the contract year.

When are benefit checks sent out?

Vacation and holiday checks are mailed by March 15.

How will I know if I earn Vacation & Holiday Benefits?

You will receive a benefit certificate in November that will show if you have earned Vacation & Holiday Benefits. You will be sent a check automatically if you earn a benefit. If you believe you are entitled to a benefit and you have not received one, contact Participant Services (757) 457-7090.

Will my spouse continue receiving Vacation & Holiday benefits if I die?

Your beneficiary will receive unpaid vacation and holiday benefits that you qualified for before your death. It is your responsibility to keep your beneficiary designation up to date.

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