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A Message To You

We're glad you stopped by. Our Web site is your destination for accessing information about the employee benefits of the Boilermakers National Funds. For active participants, retired participants and families, our site houses answers to frequently asked questions, a library of all the documents you need to manage your employee benefits, and more. Employers and providers also have access to a range of information that otherwise would come via the mail and time-consuming telephone calls. Be watching, as we are continually expanding content to better meet your needs.

News and Announcements

    • CIGNA Drug and Alcohol Awareness Series

      Cigna is providing free telephone seminars to help parents, caregivers and loved ones better understand the physical, mental and emotional signs of individuals who may be dealing with a substance abuse disorder. Each seminar will include the participation of a parent from The Partnership’s Parent Advisory Board who has had relevant family experience with the topic being presented. TOPICS, DATES and TIMES.  more

    • New Medicare Primary Retiree Coverage

      Announcing an important change to healthcare coverage for Retirees and their Dependents who have Medicare as their primary coverage.  To help you learn more, UniitedHealthcare will be holding informational sessions online and by teleconference calls DATES and TIMES.  more

    • Customer Care Hours Changing

      AUG. 4, 2011 - Effective August 1, 2011, our Boilermakers National Funds (BNF) Customer Care hours will change to 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Participants and Employers should call BNF Customer Care at 866-342-6555 for questions about Annuity, Pension and Employer Contributions. Contact information for BNF Health and Welfare questions depends on the type of information you are seeking. Below is a list of Health and Welfare contact numbers by inquiry type for your reference. more

    • CIGNA Notice Sent to Participants

      MAY 4, 2011 - A notice from CIGNA was recently mailed to Participants of the Boilermakers National Health and Welfare Fund. Please read the entire CIGNA Notice for important information on: more

    • Significant Changes Made to Health & Welfare Plan

      JAN. 7, 2011 - Amendment one, which includes major changes to the Boilermakers National Health and Welfare Plan, was recently adopted by the Board of Trustees. These changes make it important to use a Preferred Provider to avoid unnecessary and potentially expensive out-of-pocket costs. more

    • New Pension Summary Plan Description

      DEC. 21, 2010 - The new Summary Plan Description (SPD) for the Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust (the Plan) was recently mailed to all Plan participants. more