May 25, 2013   Frequently Asked Questions   When will my Health & Welfare coverage become effective?   The Fund has several eligibility provisions depending on whether you are an experienced employee or are new to the printing industry. 1) New Employee - If you have never worked in the printing industry, you must work 70 contribution hours for each of four consecutive months in order to become eligible under the Plan. 2) Experienced Employee a) If you have worked in the printing industry within the last year and were covered under a medical plan, you may be eligible for benefits after being reported for 70 contribution hours in one calendar month. b) If you have worked in the printing industry for at least one year and were covered under a medical plan during that year, you may be eligible for benefits after being reported for 70 contribution hours for two consecutive months or receiving 70 non-consecutive contribution hours within a three year period.   BACK   St. Louis Graphic Arts Joint Health & Welfare Fund 14323 South Outer Forty Rd. - Suite S106 Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 Fund Office: (314) 878-1579 twesthues@slgahw.org Fax: (314) 275-2640   If you have any comments about this web site, please contact us at twesthues@slgahw.org.   Site Concept and Design ©2002 jWeb. Maintenance and Hosting provided by jWeb.