Apply for Vacation and Port Relief Benefits early to avoid the year-end rush.
Any member who requires their check to be dated in 2025 must submit their request before this deadline.
Remember, Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026, are holidays and the Plan Office will be closed. It is always wise to plan ahead, so you should verify the specific holiday schedule with the Plan Office Representative.
Split Your Vacation Payments between 2025 and 2026
You can submit an Application for Vacation Pay prior to the end of the year and request that the payment of your vacation benefits be split. Two checks will be issued to you, one in 2025 and a second in 2026. The 12/17/2025 deadline applies to split claims also. The vacation benefits paid in this manner MUST be a continuous vacation period.
Please contact the Vacation Plan staff in Baltimore at 800-811-6322 or Vacation@mebaplans.org if you have any questions.
Attention MEBA Members - Updates to Concentra Services
Visit the Medical Plan Benefits section under Medical & Benefits to find helpful tips for scheduling your Concentra appointments and learn more about services available.
Concentra continues to be a valuable partner in providing occupational health services to our members, including U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Physicals and Benzene Exams.
New: We are pleased to announce that pre-employment Drug Testing Services have recently been added to the list of available options. These services may be scheduled at the same time as your USCG Physical or Benzene Exam for added convenience.
- Step-By-Step Tutorial on How to Apply for Vacation/Portrelief Benefits.
- For additional news, articles and updates, please visit our Newsroom.
Providing medical, prescription drug, dental, life, accidental death and accidental dismemberment coverage for active and retired participants and eligible dependents
A defined benefit pension plan that offers financial security throughout your retirement years
Providing supplemental retirement security through a defined contribution plan to help you save for your future.
Providing supplemental retirement security through a defined contribution plan to help you save for your future through pre-tax and after-tax contributions
Providing marine engineers, deck officers and other MEBA members with state of the art training and experience
Providing benefits for your non-working days and wages for Port Relief employment
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