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General Health & Safety Information
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 Motion Picture Industry Pension
and Health Plans
- For information about the Pension Plan:
See www.mpiphp.org/ or contact them at:
Motion Picture Industry Pension & Individual Account Plans
11365 Ventura boulevard, 3rd Floor
Studio City, California 91604
(818 or 310) 769-0007
- For information about the Health Plan:
See www.mpiphp.org/ or contact them at:
Motion Picture Industry Health Plan Eligibility Department
11365 Ventura boulevard, 2nd Floor
Studio City, California 91694
(818 or 310) 769-0007, Extension 263
- IATSE National Benefits Website
Information about the health and pension plans.
https://www.iatsenbf.org
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Didn't get enough hours this time?
- Health benefits are still available through the Motion Picture Television fund for those who failed to qualify for Motion Picture Health and Welfare
- Private insurance is available through many companies and this is not an endorsement, but one company that specializes in serving the entertainment industry is called Baichman & Daughters, (800)794-9401.
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Elder Connection
[external site] or call (323) 634-3866
The Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Elder Connection program provides guidance, resources, and hands-on assistance to senior adults and their families who are experiencing lifestyle issues related to aging.
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Lower Co-Payments on Medications
Save money with reduced co-payments on prescription medications if you order through the Medco mailer-order service (formerly AdvanceRx.com, formerly formerly PCS.) Details here.
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Almost Free Medical Check-ups (just $5 co-payment)
The Motion Picture & Television Industry Fund continues to offer Comprehensive Physical Exams (CPE) free of charge (after the $5 co-payment) once every 12 months. This service is intended to assess your overall health and identify any unhealthy risk factors that might affect your health in the future. It is no longer necessary to request a voucher in advance. Just contact any MPHW clinic to schedule an appointment.
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Predesignation of Personal Physician
When the California Workers' Comp Laws were amended, Organized Labor worked hard to maintain the Worker's right to choose their own doctor in the event of on-the-job injury... otherwise, the Employer gets to pick your doctor. To retain your right to choose your own doctor, the Predesignation of Personal Physician Form must be submitted to your employer each time you start a job. Don't forget to keep a copy for your records.
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“ICE” Your Phone
Our cell phones carry a lot of stored numbers but nobody other than ourselves would know which numbers to call in an emergency. Promoters of the “ICE” campaign (In Case of Emergency) want you to store emergency contacts under the phone entry ICE because paramedics and emergency response people are trained to look for ICE information. ICE your phone right now.
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The Motion Picture Television Fund
[external site] offers many services to Local 695 members including:
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Discounts... for Health Clubs, Yoga and Fitness Classes throughout the L.A. for you and your family.
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Fitness Assessments... Includes health and exercise history, appraisal of body composition, flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and customized recommendations.
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Free Health Guide... 200-page information booklet, Healthy Self: The Guide to Self-Care & Wise Consumerism.
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Child Care and Temporary Financial Assistance
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...and more
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Safety Passport Training
 Required safety training program for all Local 695 members, operated by the CSTAF.
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Safety Bulletins [external site] and guidelines recommended by the Industry Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee for use by the motion picture and television industry.
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Important MPIPHP announcement regarding change to rules applicable to “Loan-Out Companies” SEE COMPLETE DETAILS
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What Every Worker Should Know About Workers' Compensation
If you get hurt on the job, your employer is required by law to provide workers' compensation benefits. Read how it works.
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 At the Local 695 1st Quarter General Membership Meeting, a representative of The Actors’ Fund Of America described to our members some of the many varied programs offered by this truly incredible organization. Providing low and no cost assistance to all members of the entertainment industry (and to their families, as well,) these programs include low-income housing for those who are elderly, disabled or HIV-positive; counseling, tuition grants and retraining for those seeking secondary careers; emergency financial grants for essentials such as food, rent and medical care; and much more. Visit their web site at www.actorsfund.org
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Noise and the Audio Engineer
Facts you should know about Noise Induced Hearing Loss and the use of headphones
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FREE CLASSES from The Wellness Program [external site]
For active Motion Picture Industry Health Plan participants & dependents -- Discount vouchers for health clubs, nicotine patches. Free classes on Stress Reduction, Weight Control, CPR, Smoking Control, First Aid, Parenting, more. More information is available by calling (800) 654-9355
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