Benefits
Health and Welfare
Becoming a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades entitles members to benefits such as a comprehensive health plan provided by Coughlin & Associates. They offer health coverage for items like:
- Dentalcare for members and their dependents
- Extended coverage for medical expenses
- Visioncare for members and their dependents
- Life insurance for members and their dependents
- Short term disability
- Travel Assistance Benefit
- Pay Direct Drug Card
Forms
The following forms are available for download in printable form.
- Dental Forms
- Medical Expense Claim Form
- Short Term disablility Claim Form
- Pre-Authorized Deposits for Claim Disbursements Forms
Coughlin & Associates contact information:
175 Hargrave Street,
Winnipeg, MB-R3C 2L4
Tel: (204) 942-4438
Fax: (204) 943-5998
Toll Free: 1-888-204-1234
Email: winnwebmaster@coughlin.ca
Pension
The International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Plan (Canada) was established to provide retirement benefits for employees covered under Collective Bargaining Agreements between employers and the Union.
The Plan is registered with the Financial Services Commision of Ontario under the Pension Benefits Act and with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (formerly Revenue Canada) under the Income Tax Act. The registration number is 0587519.
The financing of the Plan is based on employer contributions made on behalf of employees working under the terms of an Agreement. Employees are not required to make any contributions. The contributions to the Plan are held in a trust fund for the sole purpose of providing benefits to eligible participants and to pay for adminstrative expenses.
The Plan is administered by a Board of Trustees, consisting of Union and Employer representatives, who are responsible for the overall
operation of the Plan. They serve without compensation. Records and benefit payments are processed at the Fund Office, which is
managed by a Fund Administrator appointed by the Board of Trustees.
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