WORKING BENEFITS: ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY:
If you need to claim either short term disability or vision, you must the following criteria:
- Be in good standing and qualify for the hour bank.
- Members who have a minimum of 280 hours automatically qualify.
- Bought-up hours DO NOT allow you to qualify. Hours must be paid working hours under a Local 873 contract.
You will need to re-establish your eligibility every 2 years to re-qualify for these benefits.
For information on how to submit a claim for vision can be found under Vision
For information on how to submit a claim for short term, disability can be found under Short Term Disability