MOE Fund Office Temporary Closure
Due to the current state of events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to inform you that the Midwest Operating Engineers Fringe Benefit Funds Office will be temporary closed to all outside visitors, except for patients with appointments at the Operators’ Health Center and members that have appointments with the Retirement Services Group. The Retirement Services Group is only taking appointments for member that are retiring and need assistance with completing their retirement application. There are stringent protocols in place for those individuals entering the building. This decision was made for the safety and protection of our membership and our Fund Office staff as well as adhering to all of the legal mandates and guidance from the CDC.
On Monday, April 6th, the front doors to the Fund Office will be locked during our normal business hours. Please adhere to the following procedures:
- Members who attempt to visit the building must call the Fund Office switchboard at (708) 482-7300 where they will be handed off to the appropriate department for assistance.
- Members dropping off paperwork will be instructed to insert the documents into a secured lock box just to the right of the front door.
- Members picking-up paperwork will be instructed to wait by the front door and a Fund Office staff member will pass the information out to the member.
- Members visiting the Operators’ Health Center (OHC) will be instructed to call the OHC and an OHC staff member will allow access only if the member has a scheduled appointment. The Operators’ Health Center will remain open to provide essential medical services for our members. Any non-essential in-person appointments are being rescheduled so that the staff can focus only on those patients that are ill or at high-risk. Please Note: The OHC is NOT testing facility. If you are not feeling well, please contact the health center and they will complete an assessment and then provide guidance regarding your specific situation.
During this temporary closure to all outside visitors, the phone lines will remain open and Fund Office staff will be working remotely to continue to meet the needs of our active and retired members and families. As a result, we ask that you are patient and please understand that our staff is committed to doing their best to respond to your needs.
In the meantime, please continue to check the following resources for updates and announcements:
On behalf of the Trustees and the Fund Office, please stay informed, safe, and healthy!