Fund Office Contact Info
Local #701 Pension/401(k) Fund Office
When you are ready to apply for benefits, contact the Fund Office to request your application. The staff at the Fund Office will assist you in filling out your pension application. You must file your application one month in advance of the date you expect your pension benefit to begin. For example, if you want your benefit to be effective as of March 1, you must submit a completed application on or before February 1. Your application must include proof of your age, such as a certified copy of your birth certificate or a copy of a valid passport. If you are married, you must submit proof of your marriage and the date of birth of your spouse. If you were previously married, you must submit a copy of the full divorce decree(s). Your award date will always be one month after your effective date. For example, if your effective date is March 1, your award date will be April 1.
Website: www.mech701-benefits.org
Telephone: 1-800-704-6271
Provider Contact Info
Teladoc
Teladoc provides telemedicine online or over the phone with no cost to you 0% co-insurance and no deductible. Teladoc allows 24/7/365 access to care and prescriptions.
Website: www.teladoc.com
Telephone: 1-800-835-2362
EmpiRx
EmpiRx is the Plan’s prescription drug vendor.
Website: www.empirxhealth.com
Telephone: 1-888-309-1654
PaydHealth
PaydHealth is the Plan’s specialty drug case manager. If you are prescribed a specialty drug and co-insurance assistance is available, you are required to apply for co-insurance assistance through PaydHealth.
Website: www.paydhealth.com
Telephone: 1-877-869-7772
Delta Dental of Illinois
This Plan uses the Delta Dental of Illinois dental network.
Website: www.deltadentalil.com
Telephone: 1-800-323-1743
Vision Service Plan ("VSP")
VSP is the Plan’s vision provider. Locate a VSP provider to maximize your benefits.
Website: www.vsp.com
Telephone: 1-800-877-7195
Absolute Solutions
0% co-insurance and no deductible on imaging (CT/PET scan, MRI) if you use a provider directed by Absolute Solutions.
Website: www.absolutedx.com
Telephone: 1-800-321-5040
Amplifon
Amplifon is the Fund’s preferred hearing aid vendor. You will receive significant savings by using Amplifon.
Website: www.amplifonusa.com
Telephone: 1-866-973-9808
Medical Cost Management ("MCM")
The Plan’s case management vendor is MCM. MCM provides preauthorization when needed and reviews all case management cases.
Website: www.medicalcost.com
Telephone: 1-800-367-9938
Southwest Service Administrators (“SSA”)
SSA is the Plan’s Third-Party Administrator (“TPA”) for processing medical claims. Their website allows access to your claim status, history of processed claims, allows you to view Explanation of Benefits (“EOBs”) and access the Transparency Tool, True View.
Website: www.ssatpa.com
Telephone: 1-888-211-3370
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois ("BCBS")
This Plan uses the BCBS PPO provider network for medical benefits. Contact BCBS to locate a network provider.
Website: www.bcbsil.com
Telephone: 1-800-810-2583
Milliman
Milliman is the recordkeeper for the 401(k) Plan. You can access your account balance and make investment changes.
Website: www.millimanbenefits.com
Telephone: 1-866-767-1212