Roofers Local 188 Benefits
At Roofers Local 188, we deeply value the well-being and security of our members and their families. That’s why we are proud to offer an extensive benefits package designed to provide comprehensive support across all aspects of your life—both on the job and off. Our benefits are more than just perks; they are a commitment to ensuring that every member enjoys a healthy, secure, and prosperous life. From health and welfare plans to robust pension schemes and educational opportunities, we aim to support you in building a stable and rewarding career. Explore the full range of benefits available to you as a member of Roofers Local 188 and learn how we help safeguard your future while enhancing your current job satisfaction and well-being.
Highmark Quick Reference Guide
- Revised: February 2024
- Purpose: This guide is intended for routine eligibility, benefit, and claim inquiries using Highmark’s provider portal, Availity®.
- Service Center Contacts: For inquiries that require analysis and/or research, contact Highmark’s Provider Service Center at the appropriate number for your region.
Highmark Provider Service Centers
Delaware:
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- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (DE): 800-346-6262
- Available: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
New York:
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- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (WNY) and Highmark Blue Shield (NENY): 800-950-0051
- Available: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
- Medicare Advantage: 800-950-0051
Pennsylvania:
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- Western Region (Professional Providers): 800-547-3627; Facilities: 800-242-0514
- Central and Northeastern Regions: 866-731-8080 (Professional Providers); 866-803-3708 (Facilities)
- Southeastern Region: 844-945-5525
- Available for all: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
- Medicare Advantage:
- Community Blue PPO: 866-588-6967
- Security Blue Medicare HMO: 888-234-5374
- Community Blue Medicare PPO: 866-588-6967
- Security Blue HMO (Western Region only): 866-617-8585
West Virginia:
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- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (WV): 800-543-7822
- Highmark Senior Solutions Medicare Advantage Freedom Blue PPO: 888-459-4020
- Available: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Highmark Clinical Services
The provider portal, Availity®, is the preferred method for authorization requests. Contact Clinical Services for inquiries that cannot be handled via the provider portal.
Hours of Availability: Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, for urgent issues. New York: 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Please see the Highmark Provider Manual’s Chapter 1.2 for additional contact information.
DELAWARE:
- Medical Services: 800-572-2872
- Behavioral Health: 800-421-4577
- Pharmacy (non-Medical Injectable): 800-600-2227
- For Medical injectable authorizations, use the Medical Clinical Services number.
NEW YORK:
- Medical Services: 844-946-6263
- Behavioral Health: 844-946-6264
- Commercial Pharmacy (non-Medical Injectable): 866-264-4685
- For Medical injectable authorizations, use the Medical Clinical Services number.
PENNSYLVANIA:
- Medical Services: Professional Providers: 800-547-3627; Facilities: 800-242-0514
- Behavioral Health: 800-258-9808
- Pharmacy (non-Medical Injectable): 800-600-2227
- For Medical injectable authorizations, use the Medical Clinical Services number.
Central Region:
- Medical Services: Professional Providers: 866-731-8080; Facilities: 866-803-3708
- Behavioral Health: 800-620-1816
- Pharmacy (non-Medical Injectable): 800-600-2227
- For Medical injectable authorizations, use the Medical Clinical Services number.
Northeastern Region:
- Medical Services: 800-452-8507
- Behavioral Health: 800-628-0816
- Pharmacy (non-Medical Injectable): 800-600-2227
- For Medical injectable authorizations, use the Medical Clinical Services number.
Southeastern Region:
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- Medical Services: 800-452-8507
- Behavioral Health: 800-628-0816
- Pharmacy (non-Medical Injectable): 800-600-2227
- For Medical Injectable authorizations, use the Medical Clinical Services number.
WEST VIRGINIA:
- Medical and Behavioral Health Services: 800-344-5245
- Medicare Advantage Freedom Blue PPO: 800-269-6389
- Pharmacy (non-Medical Injectable): 800-600-2227
- For Medical Injectable authorizations, use the Medical Clinical Services number.
Pension and Supplemental Pension Plans
One of the most important long-range goals for you and your family is to prepare for financial security throughout your retirement. For decades, the goal of the National Roofing Industry Pension Fund (NRIPF) has been to provide and protect your retirement benefits.
About 75% of all union roofers currently work under contracts covered by the NRIPP, which consists of the National Roofing Industry Pension Plan (NRIPP) and the National Roofing Industry Supplemental Pension Plan (NRISPP).
To learn about the NRIPP and NRISPP eligibility requirements and benefits, you may contact the Fund office (or visit nripf.com).
NRIPP National Roofing Industry Pension Plan
The NRIPP was established in 1966 to help Roofers and their families prepare for financial security during their retirement years. As of January 1, 2021, the NRIPP provides benefits to around 9,000 retirees and has paid out more than $1 billion in benefits. About 14,000 roofing professionals currently work under contracts covered by the NRIPP.
If your employer has agreed to participate in the NRIPP and makes contributions on your behalf, and you satisfy the NRIPP’s eligibility requirements, you may be eligible for a monthly retirement check when you retire from the roofing industry. You may also be eligible for other benefits such as disability, and for your spouse or beneficiary, death benefits.
To learn more about the NRIPP, contact the Fund office or visit its website.
Access Important Pension Information Online
Information regarding your pension is available online at the fund’s website, www.nripf.com.
- View your monthly work hours & contributions to the fund;
- View your estimated “normal retirement age” benefit;
- See a complete history of contributions made on your behalf;
- Verify your contact information;
- Change your mailing address or name;
- Download important forms, including the pension plan application, authorization for electronic deposit, beneficiary designation, and more;
- Download documents, including the Summary Plan Descriptions, recent notices, and more;
- Use the site to email any questions to the Fund office.
NRISPP National Roofing Industry Supplemental Pension Plan
The trustees, in 2000, made an important enhancement to the NRIPP by adding the National Roofing Industry Supplemental Pension Plan (NRISPP), a qualified “defined contribution” plan. As of December 31, 2020, the NRISPP has more than 8,400 participants with total account balances exceeding $134 million.
In order for you to be a part of the NRISPP, your local union must negotiate for contributions to be made by your employer to the NRISPP for you. If you are a participant in the NRISPP, employer contributions go into your NRISPP account and are invested over your working years. The value of your NRISPP account is there for you when you retire or become disabled and, for your spouse or beneficiary, if you die before retirement.
Your NRISPP account is a supplement to the amount of your NRIPP monthly benefit. You may also have your NRISPP account payable in other ways besides a monthly benefit, including one lump-sum upon retirement if you are receiving benefits from the NRIPP.
To learn more about the NRISPP, contact the Fund office or visit its website.
Contact the Fund Office
- Wilson-McShane Corporation
- 3001 Metro Dr., Ste. 500
- Bloomington, MN 55425
- Phone: (800) 595-7209, (952) 854-0795
- Fax: (952) 854-1632
- Website: www.nripf.com
Access NRISPP Daily Account Balance Online
Participants in the NRISPP can now view their supplemental pension account balance in real time. Go to www.ebmgmt.com to log in and see what your supplemental pension is worth. Balances are updated daily.
Strengthening Our Workforce: Apprentices and Journeymen
At Roofers Local 188, our apprentices and journeymen form the backbone of our union, receiving top-tier training, fair compensation, and robust support to excel in the roofing and waterproofing industry.
Members
Members enjoy comprehensive training, competitive wages, and robust benefits through their supportive union community.
Apprentices
Apprentices receive hands-on training and educational support to master roofing and waterproofing skills, setting a strong foundation for their careers.
Journeyman
Journeymen are skilled professionals who benefit from advanced training opportunities, competitive wages, and a supportive network to enhance their expertise in the roofing industry.
Member Log Sheet
Keep track of your hours and ensure accurate record-keeping with our Employee Log Sheet section. Submit your completed log sheets through our easy-to-use online form, helping us maintain precise records and streamline payroll processing. Your diligence in logging your work hours is essential for timely and accurate compensation.