Funds Covered Services Hearing aids. Non-emergency transportation. Out of area transportation. Certain disposable supplies, such as incontinence supplies (i.e. diapers and Chux)
How many members are in the United Mine Workers of America?
80,000
The UMW was left with 35,000 members, of whom 20,000 were coal miners, chiefly in underground mines in Kentucky and West Virginia….United Mine Workers.
| United Mine Workers of America | |
|---|---|
| Members | 80,000 |
| Key people | Cecil Roberts, president |
| Affiliations | AFL–CIO, CLC |
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What are mine workers called?
miner
A miner is a person who extracts ore, coal, chalk, clay, or other minerals from the earth through mining. There are two senses in which the term is used. In its narrowest sense, a miner is someone who works at the rock face; cutting, blasting, or otherwise working and removing the rock.
Do you have to sign up for Medicare for UMWA funds?
The Funds requires that you enroll in Medicare Part B, and keep your Part B, to qualify for or to maintain your Funds’ Health Services Card. Remember to sign up for Part B when you first become eligible, and notify the Funds’ Call Center at (800)291-1425 when your Medicare benefits start.
When was the UMWA Health and Retirement fund created?
The Funds was created in the White House in 1946 in a contract between the United Mine Workers of America (“UMWA”) and the Federal Government. Since that year, the UMWA and Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association, Inc. (“BCOA”) have negotiated periodically over employee benefits for coal miners, retirees, and their dependents.
Where do I Mail my UMWA Form 1099-R?
Form 1099-R is mailed by the end of January 2021. You may receive a copy of your 2020 Form 1095-B upon request by mailing such request to: UMWA Health & Retirement Funds 2121 K Street, NW Suite 350 Washington DC 20037 You may contact the Funds at (800) 291-1425 with any questions.
Who are the United Mine Workers of America retirement funds?
The United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds (the “Funds”) is a group of multi-employer plans that provide health and pension benefits to retired coal miners and their eligible dependents.
