Better Customer Service On The Way As Trustees Announce New Benefits Administrator
by Maggie Young (LU 24)
Change. It is said to be one of the few constants in our lives. Some of us find it challenging to roll with the changes we encounter. Change is often for the better, and leads us to improved circumstances. Isn’t that the kind of change we all want?
The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Electrical Industry Funds (MEIF) is making that change happen now. Business Managers Rodney Rice (Local 307) and Mike McHale (Local 24) and their staffs have been listening to our members – to reports of difficulties reaching anyone at the Fund office, and dissatisfaction with the level of customer service provided.
Roughly eight months ago in response to the issues our participants were experiencing, the MEIF Trustees began a search for a new third-party benefits administrator to deliver better customer service for us. After reviewing proposals from several candidates, the Trustees selected American Benefits Corporation (ABC) as the best choice for our plans. ABC will be taking over our benefits administration, effective March 1, 2024. There is important information in the announcement below, please take a moment to read it. Change is right around the corner, and it is change for the better! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have moved through this process. We are working every day to make these plans better for you and your families.
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ALL MEMBERS are now required to have a MARYLAND ELECTRICAL LICENSE.
Waiver Application DUE DEC. 31st
ALL MEMBERS are now required to have a MARYLAND ELECTRICAL LICENSE
-The State Board of Master Electricians has had the passage of Senate Bill 762 – Maryland Electricians Act.
The State board shall waive the experience and examination requirements for an application for a MD journeyperson electrician license if the applicant:
· Submits an application for a license prior to December 31, 2022; and
· Provides written proof of 4 years of work experience providing electrical services under the direction and control of a licensed master electrician; or
· Provides written proof that the applicant has successfully completed an electrician apprenticeship program
o At least 576 classroom hours; and
o 8,000 hours of work experience.
TO APPLY ONLINE: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/elec/elechowtoapply.shtml
YOU WILL:
-Apply for a Journeyman License – By Waiver of Examination
- Click on Waiver Application
-Click on Waiver of Examination via Apprenticeship Program: I am applying for a state Journey Electrician license based upon the following criteria:
Provide a certificate of completion that the applicant has successfully completed an electrician apprenticeship program.
- COST will be $15.00
After completing the online form information and payment. You will need to EMAIL your apprenticeship Certificate and proof of payment.
EMAIL to : dloplmasterelectricians-LABOR@maryland.gov
- in the subject line of the email write "Application Documents - <insert your name>"
AND a hard copy must be mailed to:
Maryland State Board of Electricians
1100 N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
If you require assistance filing online for your MD Journeyman License, you are welcome to come into the Union hall on Wednesday or Friday, by appointment only, to do the MD License filing.
- Must bring Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship