March 25 is American Diabetes Association Alert Day

Members can take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test at diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test for quick, easy screening. Early detection makes a difference, and this tool helps identify risks before symptoms appear. Take charge of your health, a few minutes can let you know where you stand.

 

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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Colon Cancer Screening is essential for early detection and better outcomes.
Please Note: The Plan will not impose a copay with respect to the following services when these services are provided in connection with a screening colonoscopy and the attending provider determines the service is medically appropriate: bowel preparation medications, anesthesia services, a pre-procedure specialist consultation, or a pathology exam on a polyp biopsy.

Guardian Nurses Mobile Unit Visits NY Training Center

Guardian Nurses Mobile Unit, along with Sherry Viso and Rachel Grodsky, did another meet and greet with the apprentices at the New York Training Center in New Hampton NY on February 26th.

 

Guardian Nurses Mobile Unit Visits NJ Training Center

Effective February 1, 2025, IUOE Local 825 contracted with Guardian Nurses Mobile Unit. Guardian Nurses Andrea Spector, RN and Christine Badillo, RN along with Sherry Viso and Rachel Grodsky, visited the NJ Training Center for a meet & greet with the apprentices. The program was explained and questions were answered and the nurses encouraged all to participate in this wonderful benefit. Additionally, the “mobile unit” was “swagged out” in Local 825 décor.

 

Guardian Nurses Mobile Unit Visits NJ Training Center

Effective February 1, 2025, IUOE Local 825 contracted with Guardian Nurses Mobile Unit. Guardian Nurses Andrea Spector, RN and Christine Badillo, RN along with Sherry Viso and Rachel Grodsky, visited the NJ Training Center for a meet & greet with the apprentices. The program was explained and questions were answered and the nurses encouraged all to participate in this wonderful benefit. Additionally, the “mobile unit” was “swagged out” in Local 825 décor.

 

ReviveHealth (Swift MD)

Members can contact the Funds office for further information.

 

A New Benefit for You From Your Union
YOUR MOBILE CARE COORDINATOR WANTS TO HELP

A nurse from Guardian Nurses will be your Mobile Care Coordinator. She will be reaching out to you to offer her help when you’re dealing with a healthcare problem. She’ll even be able to go with you to the doctor!

Click here for more information.

ATTENTION PENSIONERS: ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME ONLY PENSION PAYMENT (13TH CHECK) APPROVED

The Board of Trustees has approved the provision to each Pensioner, Surviving Spouse, Beneficiary and Alternate Payee who retired on or before July 1, 2024 and received or was entitled to receive a pension benefit for the month of January 2025, a one-time only additional monthly pension payment effective on or about January 15, 2025. The amount of the payment will equal the regular pension payment a payee received or was entitled to receive for the month of January 2025, excluding any retroactive payments, lump sum death benefits or other additional benefits that may have been payable.

IUOE LOCAL 825 FUNDS SERVICES

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Funds Services manages multi-employer benefit funds to provide various benefits to members represented by IUOE Local 825. Benefits are based on collective bargaining agreements and contributions are made by employers on behalf of the participant. We look forward to assisting you in the administration of your benefits and in answering your benefit questions.

Contact Us

Local 825 Funds Service
65 Springfield Avenue, 2nd Floor
Springfield NJ 07081

Telephone: 973-671-6800

Email: Info825@825funds.org

Hours: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, Mon-Fri