Benefits

Onsite Liaison for UMR, Inc.
Employer Contributions Reporting

The Remit Express system allows employers to submit contribution reports and make payments online.   To access the Remit Express system, click the link below. 

REMIT EXPRESS

If you need additional help or support contact:

email: UMR_FundAdminPortal_Support@umr.com

Phone: 1-888-999-7741

Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-4:00PM CST

**Benefit Forms & Trust SPD’s for Pension, Health & Welfare, Vacation, & Supplemental Pension Information can be accessed below or visiting the Fringe Benefit Funds Website.

NEBF is calculated at 3% of gross wages. A check and copy of the Manpower Report needs to be sent to the below address.

Make check payable to:
National Electrical Benefit Fund

Mail to:
Northeastern Illinois EBB #141
2100 Manchester Rd.,Bldg. A, Suite 101
Wheaton, IL 60187

For contractors that are affiliated with NECA, they are eligible to the EPR live software. If a contractor is not affiliated with NECA, they do
not have access to EPR live and will have to register for a REX account. If contractors are calling UMR requesting access to EPR live and are affiliated with NECA, they need to be directed to the Northeastern
Illinois Chapter of NECA for assistance with this. https://www.necachapters.org/neil or (630) 876-5360. If they are not affiliated with NECA but would like to be affiliated, they can also call the same number for assistance.

Health & Welfare
Prescription Drug Plan
Members Assistance Program
Vacation Account & Access Information

Amalgamated Bank of Chicago (AMBOC)

Fees
  • There is no monthly fee (on active accounts) or minimum balance requirement.
  • $5.00 per month dormant Account fee can be charged when there is no activity for 1 year.
Accessing Funds

Use ATM card to access account on a daily basis. Withdrawals are limited to $300.00 within a 24 hour period (Monday thru Friday, with Saturday and Sunday counting as one day). The card is an ATM only; it will not work as a debit card or point of sale.

To Request Withdrawal by Check
  • Visit the Warrenville or the Chicago Downtown location.
  • Request funds by mail: by sending request to the Warrenville address. Request must include account holders name and local number, account number and specify dollar amount.
  • A bank check will be mailed upon request with a request by Fax: 312-541-6045 or US mail (use Warrenville address above).
  • The bank will contact the customer to verify information on account before mailing the check to the address on the account.
Fringe Payments

All reporting and contributions are due by the 15th of the month, for pay periods ending in the prior month.  Do not mail payments to the Libertyville Office.

LOCKBOX & OVERNIGHT ADDRESS CHANGE EFFECTIVE NOW

All Lockbox Deposits
Regular Mail & Overnight Delivery
Go to

REGULAR or CERTIFIED MAIL

IBEW Local 150 
PO BOX 7126
Carol Stream, IL 60197-7126

FED EX / UPS  

IBEW LOCAL 150
c/o  Wintrust Lockbox 7126
5450 N Cumberland Avenue
Chicago, IL  60656

PLEASE send in the required number of copies:

  • Local Union Benefits Office (lockbox)
  • NEBF
  • NECA (if a member)
  • Totals for all benefits
Note

Contributions that continue to be mailed directly to IBEW Local Union 150 in Libertyville will delay processing, possibly subject the contractor to Late Payment Assessments. Any questions regarding this process should be directed to: UMR_FundAdminPortal_Support@umr.com

Important Notice

To: Contributing Employers of the IBEW Local No. 150 Welfare Fund, IBEW Local No. 150 Pension Fund, IBEW Local No. 150 Supplemental Pension Fund, IBEW Local No. 150 Vacation Fund, and all other relevant contributions, dues, JATC, LMCC, etc.

**UMR, Inc. will be responsible for contribution processing on behalf of the IBEW Local No. 150 Welfare, Pension, Supplemental Pension and Vacation Funds.

Monthly Payroll Reports (MPR's) Electronically

Employers can submit Monthly Payroll Reports (MPR’s) and make payments online with Remit Express.  Access Remitt Express by clicking the link below.

REMIT EXPRESS EMPLOYER PORTAL