Local 51 Scholarship Golf Outing CANCELLED

*IMPORTANT CANCELLATION NOTICE*

With so much uncertainly regarding access to the golf course, golf cart capacity limits, and social distancing regulations, the determination was made to cancel this year’s Local 51 Scholarship Golf Outing. We are still working out the details, but we are reaching out to former sponsors so that we can still try to give away as many scholarships as possible. The scholarship drawing will take place at the August Executive Board meeting.

Scholarships are available to all members, their spouses, children, step children and grandchildren.

To be eligible, the individual has to be currently enrolled in college, university or technical school. Information required: member name; member's employer; applicants name and relationship to member; name of school attending.

Email this information to crystalm@ibew51.org or mail to:

IBEW Local Union 51

Attn: Golf Scholarship

3171 Greenhead Dr.

Springfield, IL 62711

Cornerstone Open Enrollment March 1st through March 31st

Cornerstone Open Enrollment for IBEW 51 & 193 has officially begun.  Members who have not previously enrolled should be receiving a postcard in the mail going over the open enrollment and the coverages available. Open Enrollment ends on March 31st, with coverage going into effect on April 1, 2020. Cornerstone's enrollment line is 224-770-5305. The website link to enroll is live at https://uniondisability.com/groups/ibew-local-51-193/

A recap of the benefits available during this enrollment include:

Short Term Disability:

• Benefit pays on day 15 of injury or illness for up to 24 weeks.
• Flat rate benefit options of either $250 or $500 a week.
• Higher benefit option based off of a members income. 50% of your earnings.
• Stackable with other benefits up to 100% of pre-disability earnings. (Lineco, Decatur Plan, Health and Welfare, etc.)
• Tax free benefit.

Long Term Disability:

• Pays after a 180 day waiting period (Short-term goes for 180 days).
• Flat rate $2,500 benefit option for up to 5 years.
• 60% of income option for up to 10 years.
• Pre-existing conditions covered after 12 months of continually being on the plan.
• Tax free benefit.

Life Insurance w/ AD&D:

• Guaranteed approved coverage for member, spouse, and dependents.
• Member coverage up to $200,000.
• Spousal coverage of $25,000 or $50,000.
• $10,000 dependent coverage.

If a member is currently enrolled in coverage they do not need to do anything; however, changes and/or increase coverage can be done at this time.