The Trustees of the Boilermakers National Health & Welfare Fund recently added the Cancer Navigator Benefit to support Eligible Individuals diagnosed with cancer.  The Cancer Navigator Benefit is effective July 1, 2026, and is available to all Eligible Individuals, including those covered under the Fund’s Medicare Advantage Plan through United Healthcare.

Please see the attached important notice regarding elimination of the separation from service rule.

For 2025, 1095-B Forms are not required to file your taxes.  Therefore, forms will only be mailed upon request.  You can access forms by signing in to the Participant Portal or you can submit a request by contacting our office at any of the following:  BNF@Wilson-McShane.com, call 866-342-6555 – option 6, or by mail at PO Box 909700 Kansas City, MO 64190-9700.

As of January 1, 2026,  Cigna is transitioning from Amplifon to Start Hearing for quality hearing aids and expert care.  Start Hearing  partners with leading hearing aid manufacturers and provides access to the latest hearing technology and services available on the market today.