New Dependent Child Care Benefit

ELIGIBILITY

The following applies to covered active members only.

THE BENEFIT

The new dependent child benefit will reimburse up to $750 to a covered member for the birth or adoption of a new dependent child to help defray the costs of caring for a new dependent. If you have multiple births, you will receive multiple benefits. 

OBTAINING THE BENEFIT

In order to obtain benefits, download the claim form from the Fund website or call the Fund Office for a claim form and submit along with the copies of child’s birth or adoption certificate, Social Security card, and copies of receipts for expenses incurred for your new dependent child.

All new dependent child claims must be filed within 12 months from the birth or adoption of your child.