Do you and your family have the health benefits you need?

September 16, 2022

You and your family deserve to have access to the best health and medical coverage available. You’re most likely missing out on valuable health benefits that can help you avoid stressful financial consequences when you or a member of your family gets sick or injured.

Here are five questions to ask to see if you have the coverage you really need:

1. Do you have peace of mind that you and your family’s healthcare needs are met?

You should be able to go to work every day knowing that you and your family have access to all of the health benefits you need or may need in the future.

2. Do you currently pay out-of-pocket for non-OHIP covered medical expense?

Paying out-of-pocket for prescription medication, dental care and vision can add up, especially if you have a spouse and children.

When you’re a member of the IBEW, prescription medication, dental and vision coverage are all accessible to you and your family at no additional cost.

“No one should have to choose between getting sick – or getting their family members sick – and getting a paycheck.” – IBEW

3. Do you have life insurance with long-term disability and accidental death coverage?

Working as a Network Cabling Specialist isn’t particularly dangerous, but it is a physical job and unfortunately accidents and injuries can happen in the field. Having long-term disability coverage and a life insurance plan that doubles in case of accidental death is a wise choice so that you and your family don’t have to worry about finances if something happens.

With the IBEW, your life insurance coverage is up to $125,000, double that in the event of an accidental death, plus it includes long-term disability protection.

4. Do you have back pain, stress or mental health concerns?

Letting back pain, stress or mental health concerns go untreated can lead to more serious conditions. They can also impact your job performance. But, without an extended benefits plan, accessing healthcare professionals like Chiropractors, Registered Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Psychologist and more can be expensive.   

At IBEW, we offer members the option to extend their benefits plan to include:

5. Are you covered by a collective bargaining agreement?

Being covered by a collective bargaining agreement increases the likelihood of obtaining health benefits coverage.

With the IBEW, your benefits continue as long as you have credits from the hours you’ve worked, even when you take parental leave and through your retirement.

Join the IBEW and get the health benefits you need

As an IBEW Network Cabling Specialist, you gain the comfort, confidence, and value of having comprehensive benefits coverage for you and your family. Your total compensation goes up when you factor in the inclusion of your health benefits package.

Interested in learning more about what IBEW’s benefits can mean for you and your family?

Talk to a member of the IBEW team – we’d be happy to talk to you about our benefit plans.

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