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What kinds of medical expenses are reimbursable under the HRA?
Generally, most expenses not paid by your medical or dental plan may be submitted for payment, as well as some over the counter drugs, and Medicare, Long-Term Care and COBRA premiums. Please refer to page five of the Summary Plan Description (“SPD”) (PDF, 421K) for a comprehensive list of both covered and excluded items.
Can I take out any remaining balance from my HRA in a lump-sum when I retire or leave the industry?
No. Both active and retired participants may only receive benefit payments from this Plan for unreimbursed covered medical expenses as allowed under IRS regulations.
The HRA Plan can help you pay for certain medically-related expenses that may not be covered under other medical plans. Each participant has a separate account that consists of contributions made by your employer. You are not allowed to contribute to the Plan.
This information provides the highlights of the HRA Plan. Complete details are available in the Summary Plan Description (PDF, 201K).
Eligibility and Participation |
You are eligible as soon as your employer contributes. If you work for a participating employer, you are eligible as soon as an employer has made contributions to the Plan on your behalf. These contributions begin as of the date specified in your collective bargaining agreement, or your first day of work in covered employment. |
Employer Contributions and Your Account |
Employers are obligated to contribute to the Plan on behalf of each eligible member. The limit of contributions made on your behalf depends on your collective bargaining agreement. If your account balance, which is typically $5,000, equals or exceeds that limit on any determination date, you will not receive additional employer contributions to your account until you are paid benefits that are sufficient to reduce your balance below that maximum limit. All contributions are held in the Health Reimbursement Fund of the Electrical Industry, a tax-exempt trust created for the purpose of providing benefits to covered participants. Once employer contributions begin, the Plan Administrator establishes an account in your name, consisting of employer contributions on your behalf and a pro rata share of the Fund’s investment earnings. |
Covered Medical Care Expenses |
Some reimbursable Medical Care Expenses under the Plan include:
Medical Care Expenses also include certain non-prescription drugs that are used to treat a specific condition. For a list of these drugs, as well as more reimbursable medical expenses, see the Summary Plan Description (PDF, 340K). |
Ineligible Medical Expenses |
The following is a partial list of expenses that are not considered Medical Care Expenses and are non-reimbursable:
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Plan Name |
HRA Plan of the Electrical Industry |
Plan Identification Number |
56-2489386 |
Plan Number |
513 |
Plan Year |
January 1 through December 31 |
Type of Plan |
This Plan is an employee welfare benefit plan and a health reimbursement arrangement as described in IRS Notice 2002-65. Your benefits are based upon the amount of money in your account, which consists of contributions made by your employer. |
Plan Administrator |
Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry |
