Recent News
Spring 2023 LINE Connection Newsletter
05/11/2023
The Spring edition of the LINECO Newsletter is now available. Included are articles regarding LINECO marking its 60th Anniversary, information on the No Surprises Act, a Notice of Benefit Changes, and more!
2022 1095-B Forms Information
02/10/2022
Did you know that beginning with the 2019 tax year individuals no longer need a 1095-B to compute their taxes nor is it needed in order to file tax returns with the IRS?
Fall 2022 LINE Connection Newsletter
12/17/2022
The Fall edition of the LINECO Newsletter is now available. Also included are articles regarding January 1, 2023 Benefit Changes and helpful reminders that include how to get the most from our website as well as accessing information regarding your HRA!
New COBRA Rates Effective 3/1/2023 - Monthly Rates
12/13/2022
These monthly rates become effective March 1, 2023.
Retiree Self-Pay Monthly Rates effective March 1, 2023
12/12/2022
The Board of Trustees has announced the monthly premiums for the LINECO Retiree Plan effective March 1, 2023.
Click to view the Retiree Self-Pay Monthly Rates effective March 1, 2023.
The LINE Connection - Spring 2022
05/19/2022
Learn about Mental Health tips and benefits, the HRA APP, expanded Weekly Income Benefits - and more!
New COBRA Rates Effective 3/1/2022 - Monthly Rates
03/01/2022
These monthly rates become effective March 1, 2022.
Weekly Income Benefit Improvement
1/13/2022
Effective 1/1/2022, the LINECO Board of Trustees has increased the Weekly Income Benefit Payment from $400 per week to $600 per week (less any applicable tax withholding). This benefit is designed to assist employees who are unable to work due to an illness or non-work related accidental injury. There are specific rules to qualify for this benefit.
Click here to learn more about the Weekly Income Benefit rules and application proces.
Retiree Self-Pay Monthly Rates for 2022
12/16/2021
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce there will be NO CHANGE to the monthly premiums for the LINECO Retiree Plan effective March 1, 2022.
The 2022 Retiree rates can be viewed by clicking here: https://www.lineco.org/html/news060.htm
The LINE Connection - Fall 2021
11/18/2021
The Fall edition of the LINECO Newsletter includes a special message of Thanks to you, our members and your families. Also included are articles regarding January 1, 2022 Benefit changes, helpful reminders, Notice of Privacy information (PHI) and much more!
COBRA Premium Assistance - Effective 4/1/2021
04/12/2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), which was signed into law on March 11, 2021, includes a six-month federally financed COBRA subsidy covering the full COBRA premium for eligible individuals. This is a 100% subsidy covering the full cost of COBRA continuation coverage.
The new COBRA subsidy will be available starting April 1, 2021.
LINECO participants who may qualify for the COBRA Premium Assistance will be mailed additional information beginning in April 2021 with specific election details.
LINECO HRA Updates
12/09/2020
LINECO is pleased to announce replacement LINECO Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) debit cards. The updated LINECO HRA Mastercard will be replacing the "Benny Card" in mid-December. All balances will be transferred to the new card and LINECO HRA benefits are NOT changing.
Please note that transaction activity and card usage will be available beginning December 16, 2020 after a required financial institution blackout period. If you have a qualified HRA expense, you may be required to submit a paper claim for reimbursement during the blackout period of December 10th thru December 15th. Thank you for understanding.
The LINE Connection - Fall 2020
10/27/2020
Learn about an exciting new FREE benefit, tips to deal with quarantine fatigue, benefit changes effective January 1, 2021 - and more!
Introducing Grand Rounds
10/22/2020
The LINECO Board of Trustees is excited to announce our partnership with Grand Rounds. Grand Rounds provides expert guidance in connecting you with top-tier medical care for you and your eligible dependents.
COBRA Continuation
05/19/2020
In accordance with Federal regulations, LINECO is extending additional time for members to elect and pay for COBRA. The normal 60 day period to elect COBRA and subsequent 45 days to make payment for COBRA will be extended to allow for 60 days past the end of the COVID - 19 National Emergency Period*.
The LINE Connection - Spring 2020
05/14/2020
During these uncertain times, LINECO continues to work behind the scenes to ensure there is no interruption of service to you and your family. Your health and safety has always been and continues to be our highest priorities. It is our goal to continue to provide you with access to your health and welfare benefits.
The Fund Office is fully operational. We have taken several steps within our organization to protect the safety of our valued Fund Office employees who provide you with outstanding service every day, including suspending business travel, shifting to virtual meetings and ensuring our staff can telecommute.
Know that we are here for you and continue to work to provide best in class service.
Stay well, stay strong and stay informed!
Letter from the LINECO Fund Office Regarding COVID-19
03/16/2020
Your health and safety has always been and continues to be our highest priorities. We value the trust you have placed in the LINECO Fund to provide you with a wide access to physicians and nurses and best in class medical, prescription drug, dental and other health and welfare Benefits. It is and will be our goal to continue to provide you with those benefits even during difficult times
Important Benefit Updates and 2020 Summary Plan Description
10/18/2019
For 2020, the Board of Trustees is pleased to report no substanial changes to your benefit package. Deductibles, Coinsurance and Out of Pocket amounts remain unchanged.
The LINE Connection - Fall 2018
12/06/2018
LINECO periodically provides information to help our members navigate the various benefits our Fund offers. Please take a moment to read our most recent edition of The Line Connection. Click here for our Fall 2018 newsletter:
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Tax Forms - Coming Soon
02/23/2018
The LINE CONSTRUCTION BENEFIT FUND (LINECO) is required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to send out proof of health coverage for 2017. If you were eligible for LINECO at any time during 2017, you may receive an IRS 1095 – B Form that proves you had qualified and minimum essential health coverage for you and your eligible family members during 2017.
Read more.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO THOSE IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS
09/05/2017
Sadly, many of our LINECO members, friends, and loved ones have been impacted by natural disasters. We know that recovering from a natural disaster is never easy. If you've been part of these tragic events, the LINECO Fund Office is here to help.
Read more.
About Line Construction Benefit Fund
LINECO is a multiemployer self-funded, self-administered welfare benefit plan set up to provide medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits as well as Life Insurance for outside members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers working under bargaining agreements between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the National Electrical Contractors Association.
Descriptions of benefits on this website do not constitute a guarantee of coverage or payment – all claims are subject to eligibility and Plan limitations at the time services are rendered.
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