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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Who should I contact for questions about Retirement, Pension, Annuity, Reimbursements, Early Withdrawals?

We highly recommend that you contact the IATSE NBF via email, please use the ones below.  

I received an IATSE NBF letter that said my account will be forfeited if I do not have activity. What do they mean by activity?

  1. Being enrolled in one of Plan C’s active options (C-1, C-2, C-3, or C-4)
  2. Receiving any amount of employer contributions from an IA local
  3. Having a Medical Reimbursement claim paid. 

** If you have questions on how to do a Medical Reimbursement Claim please contact the office**

  • The list for medically reimbursable items is available here
  • The form to submit a medical reimbursement can be found here
  • All other documents from the NBF can be found here

How do I enroll in Medicare? click here

What is the 3% Assessment?

When hired on a production, your start paperwork will have a question to automatically take out Union Dues. This is not the same as your Quarterly Dues, this specific question is the 3% Assessment fee. Payroll companies will calculate 3% of your gross earnings (minus meal penalties and kit rentals) and send it to the local jurisdiction. If you do not check this box then the 3% will not be automatically taken out of your check and the local will invoice you for those charges later on. After every show the office performs an audit to find missed assessments. To avoid these charges, please be sure to check the box and check your paystub to confirm it is being taken out. Should you need the form for the accounting department, it is available in the “Member Resource” drop down menu.

Quarterly Dues: 

  • Quarterly dues are kept low at $71 per quarter or $284 for the year.
  • You must stay up to date on your dues to be considered a member “in good standing”
  • Regardless of how much you have worked, you still are responsible for your membership dues.
  • Pay your bill online without logging in. If you have any trouble please call the office for assistance.
  • Quarters are as follows: January 1, April 1, July 1, Oct 1. Statements will be sent the month before the due date. 

Honorable Withdrawal: 

  • If you will no longer be working in the industry, it is advisable to ask for an Honorable Withdrawal. Please call the office to check your account status first.
  • To do this you need to be up to date on any charges on your account and send the following in writing to the local.
    • I,__________, a member in Good Standing of Local 487, do hereby request an Honorable Withdrawal, effective_________ I also understand that I will no longer be eligible to work in any covered craft of this Local as an Honorable Withdrawal.
  • The benefit of doing this is if you wish to rejoin later on it allows you to rejoin without paying the initiation fee of $1000. Instead, you would just need to pay up to 2 years of dues.

Expulsion: 

  • To avoid expulsions, make sure you are up to date on any charges on your account.
  • You will receive an “arrears” warning letter when your account is approaching 6 months past due. 
  • Call the office if you need assistance.