IATSE National Benefit Funds
(NBF)
Health, Pension & Annuity Benefits
Every day you work for an employer under a Motion Picture IATSE contract in the Local 488 jurisdiction (Film, Television and Commercial productions), the employer makes a contribution to a fund designated for your individual use. You do not pay income tax on employer contributions.
You do not need to be a member of Local 488 to receive these benefits. Employer contributions are made on behalf of all employees working in Local 488 Covered Crafts.
To find current contribution amounts, please refer to our Contracts.
The NBF is an independent entity that operates separately from IATSE or Local 488.
What is the NBF?
The IATSE National Benefit Fund (NBF) is a non-profit company that administers the funds contributed by employers.
The NBF was established by the IATSE through collective bargaining. Generally, funding comes from contributing employers that have Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) with IATSE or an affiliated local union.
The Funds are governed by Boards of Trustees made up of an equal number of representatives of the IATSE (labor) and the employers (management).
The NBF includes the Pension, Annuity, Health & Welfare, and Vacation Funds. Employees and employers participate in one or more Funds, depending on the terms of their CBA.
You can call the Fund Office directly at 1-800-456-FUND (3863)
Learn more: NBF FAQCoverage Information
Check your mail for your NBF coverage selection form. They are mailed approximately three weeks before the start of each quarter, with a cut-off date on the 15th of the month, prior to the start of the new quarter.
Your selection for coverage must be made by March 15th, June 15th, September 15th and December 15th each year in order to retain your coverage.
For those who wish to enroll in the Medical Reimbursement Program (MRP) as a stand-alone option, you must provide proof that you have employer or union sponsored group health insurance that meets the minimum value standards of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will cover you and/or your family for the year.
This can be your domestic partner, wife or husband's employer-based insurance plan.
You must send in a photo of the card every year.
Use the links below to view the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for Plans C1, C2, C3, C4, C-MRP:
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Participant Services team at psc@iatsenbf.org. review the plan booklet on the NBF website (also linked in the next section), or contact your Business Agent if you still have questions.
Please see the forms and brochures below with further information about health, pension, annuity and MRP., and links to all of our medical, dental and vision providers.
NBF website
