WHO IS UNION ONE?

UNION ONE IS NOT THE INSURANCE CARRIER.

Union One Benefits Management (located in Lake Barrington, IL) is the plan administrator for your benefits plan. We are here to serve the IBEW Local 177 and its Members with every aspect of the plan, including:

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Education / Enrollment Services

Union One educates Members about coverage options during open enrollments, and assists Members to enroll over the phone. Union One does not cold call Members.

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Payment Processing

IBEW Local 177 plays NO role in the collection of monthly costs. Members pay for coverage out of their own bank account through a secure ACH process, Union One then remits the monthly costs to the insurance carrier.

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Claims Advocacy / Personalized Service

Members submit claims by phone to Union One. Members are assigned a dedicated Union One Claims Advocate to help them navigate their claim.

Who We Are

Union One Benefits Management specializes in working exclusively with unions across America to provide comprehensive and affordable group insurance plans to their Members.

Why We Do What We Do

We know the hardships that union families go through when burdened with unexpected injuries, illnesses, suregeries, or death. Too often there are minimal benefits being provided. We strive to shift the financial risk these claims create away from the Member and his/her family to an insurance carrier.

Important Information

IMPORTANT: The monthly cost for coverage is based on your age at the start of the coverage and will increase on the policy anniversary date after you move into a new age bracket.

Participation in this program is voluntary, and the decision to enroll rests solely with the Members. Members are responsible for bearing all associated costs. A $3 technology fee is included in all listed monthly costs for the following coverages: Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.

IMPORTANT: If you depart from IBEW 177, opt out of paying dues, or retire, you must notify the Customer Service Center at (224) 770-5305. Not doing so within 90 days could delay or negate your eligibility for a refund.

We encourage Members to thoroughly review the complete policy booklet. Email info@unionone.com to request a copy.

This program is administered by Union One Benefits Administration.

This voluntary benefit plan is classified as a Safe Harbor plan and, as such, is not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The IBEW does not contribute to the premiums for this plan on behalf of its Members, does not endorse the plan, and does not require Members to enroll in the plan. Furthermore, the Union receives no financial or other consideration in connection with the administration or promotion of this program.

For STD & LTD: These policies provide disability income insurance only and do NOT provide basic hospital, basic medical, or major medical insurance.

For Life: You have 31 days to notify Union One of your retirement if you wish to port or convert your Life Insurance.