Health & Welfare Benefits

The Teamsters Health and Welfare Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity is a non-profit organization that was formed to provide participating employees and employers with an affordable, comprehensive plan of medical and related benefits. Nearly 10,000 employees of several hundred employers enjoy coverage under the Fund’s program. In addition, more than 18,000 spouses and children of those employees also receive coverage through the Health and Welfare Fund. The links to the left will guide you through the Fund’s Summary Plan Description (commonly known as an SPD), the Schedule of Benefits which you enjoy as an eligible member, our Forms Gallery, information about COBRA continuation coverage, how to access listings of participating providers, find answers to frequently asked questions, view the basic financial statements of the Fund and request any other information pertaining to your health and welfare benefits.