IBEW 490 Powering New Hampshire’s Future Since 1938
BECOME A MEMBER
Becoming A Member
Why become a member of local 490? With local 490 you will have access to great benefits, training, and the ability to write your own future. Along with the assurance of a wage you have a say in negotiating, you’ll be enrolled in multiple retirement programs and health insurance, at no cost to you. Below we’ll go over the benefits that come along with membership in the local.
Health insurance
In the modern day, health worries are a major stress in people’s lives. We take these worries seriously and remove them with a great comprehensive medical plan, that is paid for by the contractors you work for. This plan comes with very low out of pocket deductibles, and covers health, dental, vision, and short-term disability.
One thing people learned with the pandemic, is that having your insurance coverage tied to your employment status can be dangerous. With our health insurance plan, as you work your normal shift, hours will be banked each full month that you work for insurance. These banked hours can then be used if you have a break in service for any reason. A maximum of 6 months can be banked for time. This means even if you aren’t working, you can use your banked hours to make sure that you don’t lose coverage for up to the 6 months. You can read the full coverage plan below.
NECA/IBEW Family Medical Care Plan
The health insurance package is administered by NECA/IBEW Family Medical Care Plan. You become eligible on the first day of the benefit month corresponding to the eligibility (work) month in which you first accumulate at least 140 credited hours of employment. For example, if your employer makes contributions for you at least 140 credited hours for work performed in January, your coverage will start on March 1.
Phone: 1-877-937-9602
Delta DentalDental Insurance
The Plan’s Dental Benefits are provided through Delta Dental. Delta Dental handles all dental claims and administers a preferred provider network of dentists that provides negotiated fee discounts to Plan participants. Dental Benefits are not provided for retirees or their dependents. You are only entitled to Dental Benefits if dental coverage is included with your employer’s contract with the Plan. Please contact your employer or the Plan for more information. Phone: 1-(888) 899-3734
NECA/IBEW Family Medical Care Plan
The Plan’s Vision Benefits are provided through a contract with Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides a preferred
provider network and claims administration services. Vision Benefits are not provided for retirees or their dependents. To find a VSP doctor call 1-800-877-7195 or go to www.vsp.com. You are only entitled to Vision Benefits if vision coverage is included with your employer’s contract with the Plan.
Please contact your employer or the Plan for more information
Better Life With The IBEW
HIGHER WAGES
Higher Wages
- Prevailing Wages on Every Job
- Supervision makes above the Prevailing Wage
- Plan your future with guaranteed wage increases and retirement.
Respect
Respect and Opportunity
- Guarantees in a written contract
- Thousands of employers – Nationwide
- Same retirement and benefits wherever you may go.
Healthcare
Healthcare
- No Out-of-Pocket Premiums
- Full Family Medical at no additional cost
- Lower Deductibles and Better Healthcare Coverage
OUR MISSION
To empower workers and help in creating and ensuring a workplace that provides safety, fairness and dignity. We stand for the ideals that have made America the great nation that it is today: democracy, equal opportunities and a chance to live the American dream.
One United Voice
At IBEW Local 490, we are committed to providing a better future for workers across the nation. Join us to find training, job opportunities, and job security.
Join us and enjoy higher pay,
