- Effective June 30, 2025 - Due to modernization of Plan Office practices, the Trustees have determined that it is in the best interest of the Plans participants to close the Vacation outports in Boston and Seattle, as well as the Medical clinics in Baltimore and Oakland. For further details, please refer to the closing notice mailed to you along with the List for Concentra and Drug Testing Centers.
- Effective June 01, 2025 - the Medical Plan will cover the cost of a USCG physical exam (with or without benzene labs) for active and retired sailing participants at a Concentra facility
- Beginning April 11, 2025 - Changes to the Investment Lineup for the 401(k) and Money Purchase Benefit Plans.
The Trustees are committed to providing our participants with high-quality investment options that align with long-term retirement planning needs. As part of our ongoing review process, the Trustees have decided to make changes to the investment lineup for the 401(k) Plan and Money Purchase Benefit Plan to enhance diversification and investment performance opportunities.
- Step-By-Step Tutorial on How to Apply for Vacation Benefits.
- Beginning January 1, 2025 – Pension Plan Benefit Improvements
The Trustees amended the Pension Plan to make an improvement to the Plan’s pension benefits formula, as described in the MEBA Plan Office 2.0 notice previously mailed out to plan participants. This pension improvement will affect participants who have benefit accruals both before 2012 and after 2011. The improvement is effective for participants who begin receiving their pension benefits on or after January 1, 2025. It will apply to participants who terminated covered employment before January 1, 2025 and to those who continue working after January 1, 2025, but will not apply to participants who began receiving their pension benefits before January 1, 2025
- Beginning January 1, 2025 - Medical Plan Improvements
We are thrilled to announce exciting improvements to the Plan’s mental health benefits for you and your family which will go into effect January 1, 2025. These improvements are part of the Board of Trustees ongoing commitment to serve you better. We believe they will make your membership more rewarding and enjoyable.
- Beginning January 1, 2024, you and your dependents will be able to receive an Annual Physical each calendar year from an in-network physician. The Plan will cover certain bloodwork and procedures as a part of your physical, including expenses for vaccines that are required to ship. We encourage you to review the Benzene Protocol. If you have any questions or encounter any challenges regarding these changes, please contact the Medical Department staff at the Plan office medical@mebaplans.org.
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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