It is suggested that you start your application process as far in advance as you can. If you have questions about your balances or the process, please call the 4 pension and annuity departments below to get the process started. Links to each site are available to get started as well:

1. 8th District Pension - (844) 989-2321 (Also see below Application)
2. National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) - (301) 556-4300 (8am-5pm Eastern Time)
3. IO Pension (PBF) - (202) 728-6206 or Email: Pension@IBEW.org
   1. Click on link here.
   2. Scroll down and click on “PBF Secure Login,” then follow the instructions to put in the card number and last 4 digits of the social security number and click “submit”.
   3. The calculations will appear with purple “apply” buttons on the right.
   4. Note: this must be accessed from a computer, not a phone.
4. Empower Annuity - (833) 569-2433 (6am-8pm Mountain Time, Mon-Fri & 7am-3:30pm Mountain Time on Saturday)

You can also log in into your 8th District Benefits account to see your balance and check out the pension calculator, as well as see frequently asked questions.

Here is a link to a video tutorial for filling out the I.O. Pension Application as well.

Application for Retirement Benefits.pdf