Important: Notice for Working Retirees

Joint Pension 63 hr Rule and Drug Pension 70 hr Rule

In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the State of Emergency declared by the Governor of California, the Board of Trustees of the UFWC–Northern California Employers Joint Pension Trust Fund (Joint Pension) and the Board of Trustees of the UFCW Pharmacists, Clerks and Drug Employers Pension Fund (Drug Pension) temporarily waived the Reemployment Restrictions limiting the number of hours Retirees can work without having their pension payments suspended.

This waiver is ending on February 28, 2023.

Beginning March 2023, Retirees receiving Joint Pension benefits will once again be limited to working no more than 63 hours per month to continue receiving Pension Benefits.
Vacation Relief is for the Joint Plan only and must be pre-approved prior to the month the Retiree plans to work additional hours. Please refer to the UFWC–Northern California Employers Joint Pension Plan Annual Notice on Reemployment Restrictions for further details.

Beginning March 2023, Retirees receiving Drug Pension benefits will once again be limited to working no more than 70 hours per month to continue receiving Pension Benefits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WORKING RETIREES WITH ACTIVE UEBT/UCBT COVERAGE:

Working Retirees that qualified for Active UEBT/UCBT coverage were moved to Active Plan benefits. Affected Retirees will return to Retiree Plan coverage, if eligible. This can have an impact on coverage and dependent premiums.

If you are currently receiving Joint Pension or Drug Pension benefits and are actively working in the industry, your eligibility could be impacted.

If you are not receiving Joint Pension or Drug Pension benefits and actively working in the industry, you can disregard.

If you believe you may be impacted, please call the Trust Fund Office to assist with your transition.