Northwest Carpenters Health and Security Plan

Additional Plan Benefits 

The following services and supplies are also available but are based on separate benefit maximums or special fee schedules. These benefits are not subject to the annual deductible, coinsurance or copayments. These covered expenses do not apply to the annual out-of-pocket maximums.

Vision Benefits

Routine vision benefits are provided through VSP Vision Care and are based on these benefits and benefit maximums. Vision benefits are not available under Retiree Coverage except to the extent provided in the plan and subject to required self-payments.

Dental and Orthodontic Benefits

Dental benefits are provided through Delta Dental of Washington and are based on a fee schedule with a $2,000 annual maximum. Dental implants are paid at 50 percent with a lifetime maximum of $1,000. Orthodontic benefits are paid at 50 percent with a lifetime maximum of $1,500. Dental benefits are not available under Retiree Coverage except to the extent provided in the plan and subject to required self-payments.

Time Loss Benefits (Participant Only)

The weekly time loss benefit is equal to 33 percent of journeyman pay based on a 40-hour week at the prevailing journeyman’s rate specified in the Area Master Agreement signed by your most recent contributing employer. Time loss benefits are paid for a maximum of 26 weeks. Time loss benefits are not available under Retiree Coverage.

Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefits are available based on the schedules listed here. Accidental death and dismemberment benefits are available to participants with dollar bank eligibility only.

Last Updated: 04/25/2023