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*** Announcement from the Trustees ***

The Trustees of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers, No. 118 Health and Welfare Trust Fund are pleased to announce some improvements they have made to the benefit plan, effective January 1, 2007.

Under the Extended Health Care benefit, Paramedical Practitioners (Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, Naturopath, Podiatrist and Speech Language Pathologist) will be reimbursed up to a new annual maximum of $400 per person per practitioner category.  Appliances and tray fees are excluded.  Massage Practitioners and Physiotherapy services will now have an unlimited maximum.

Effective January 1, 2007, the weekly maximum for the Short Term Disability benefit, for Industrial and Institutional Members, will be increased from $380 per week to $423 per week.  Please note: this change will only apply to Short Term Disability Claims which are incurred on or after January 1, 2007.

If you have any questions about your benefits or coverage, please feel free to contact our Administrator, at D.A. Townley & Associates Ltd. (604) 299-7482.
 

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Welcome to the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers, No. 118 Health and Welfare Trust Fund and Heat and Frost Local Union 118 Pension Plan.

What are Heat and Frost Insulators?
The primary work of the trade involves the application of various insulating materials to hot and cold surfaces. Heat and Frost Insulators cover exposed surfaces of pipes, steam generators, ducts, process vats and related equipment using a variety of insulating materials to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation and deaden sound. Insulation work is generally associated with larger industrial or commercial projects such as power plants, chemical plants, nuclear power houses, heavy manufacturing or processing installations including refrigeration. Smaller commercial work includes plumbing, heating and air conditioning insulation on such buildings as schools, churches, apartments, shopping centres, hospitals and "tunnel" or "ditch" work. In BC the 300 active members of Local 118 of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers work around the province at refineries, pulp mills, gas plants, ice rinks, hospitals, commercial outlets and, also on boats and high rises.

A Health and Welfare Plan and a Pension Plan have been arranged by the respective Board of Trustees and administered by D.A. Townley & Associates Ltd.

This web site is designed to provide fast and easy access to information for eligible Members of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers, No. 118 Health and Welfare Trust Fund and the Heat and Frost Local Union 118 Pension Plan. The site provides the ability to:

• Access online versions of the Health and Welfare Plan booklet and Pension Plan booklet
• Print out all necessary Health and Welfare Benefit and Pension Plan forms. (You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, as all forms are posted in PDF format.)
• View frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding your Plans.
• Find contact information to have any additional questions answered.