COVID-19 Vaccine News
According to a federal advisory panel, essential front-line workers, to include grocery store employees should be the next group to receive a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) vaccine.
You can read more here: FoodandDrugConference.com
Extended: Pension Payment Verification Forms
The Boards of Trustees of the UFCW Northern California Employers Joint Pension Trust Fund, the UFCW Pharmacists, Clerks and Drug Employers Pension Plan, and the Retail Clerks Specialty Stores Pension Fund are extending the temporary suspension of the completion and submission requirement of Pension Payment Verification (PPV) forms through March 31, 2021.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Latest Updates
We are Practicing Physical Distancing in our Concord and Roseville Walk-In Lobbies:
- Avoid entering the facility if you have a cough or fever
- Maintain 6 feet of distance between you and others
- Wearing a face cover is required
Still Open: Website, Email, Mail, Phones, Pension, Claims Processing
Members can continue to submit their COVID-19 Sick Leave Requests electronically, by logging into their website account and clicking on the red COVID-19 Sick Leave button. For more details on how COVID-19 has impacted Sick Leave Rules, please click on the link below.
EXTENDED: COVID-19 Sick Leave Rules for UEBT/UCBT eff. 3/20/2020 and extended through 3/31/2021
Send documents by:
Email:TFOdocuments@ufcwtrust.com
Mail:UFCW & Employers Trust
P.O. Box 4100
Concord, CA 94524-4100
Call:1-800-552-2400
Pensioners! Food and drug store employers are hiring!
Effective immediately, and to coincide with the timeframe of the California Emergency Services Act, and in particular, Government Code section 8625, the Board of Trustees of the Pension Plan has approved a temporary removal of work restrictions for Retirees returning to work for a Contributing Employer of the UFCW Northern California Employers Joint Pension Trust Fund or the UFCW Pharmacists, Clerks and Drug Employers Pension Plan. Retirees will continue receiving full pension benefits while working for a Contributing Employer during this time of need. No preapproval needed from the Trust Fund Office.
If you are healthy, have no underlying or chronic medical conditions, and have had no exposure to COVID-19, Contributing Employers from our industry are hiring! Please contact the Employer directly.
List of Joint Pension Fund Contributing Employers
List of Pharmacists, Clerks and Drug Employers Pension Plan Contributing Employers
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
Here at the TFO, we understand the growing concerns about
COVID-19. We cannot offer medical advice. Use these resource links below as a starting point, to help you find answers to your questions.
www.cdc.gov/COVID19
NorCal COVID-19 Resources
Medicare Expands Use of Telehealth for COVID-19
Your 2019 IRS Form 1095-B is now available online!
You can view, download and print this form by checking your TFO lnbox, located behind your personalized login.
To electronically request a paper copy be mailed to you:
- Log in above (Register Now if it’s your first time on our site)
- Go to About Us
- Select Questions
- For Subject: select Eligibility/Benefits
- Under User Comments: Mail 2019 1095-B Form.
- Click Submit. A secure email will be sent to the Trust Fund Office.
Note:We will only mail the form to the address we have on file.
Additional Info on filing for 2019 Taxes: https://www.healthcare.gov/taxes/other-health-coverage/
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