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IBEW Local 716 members and their families can use this page to access important membership services, health and wellness resources, retirement information, and dues payment options.
The following resources are available on this page. Scroll down to the section you need for more information.
PAY DUES ONLINE
Pay your Local 716 union dues online and find additional payment information.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Access health plan information and resources through the Electrical Medical Trust.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Find behavioral health, counseling, suicide prevention, crisis support, and wellness resources.
PENSION & RETIREMENT
Find retirement planning information, pension application guidance, and beneficiary reminders.
MEMBER FORMS & INFORMATION
Find information on updating your contact information, dependents, beneficiaries, and other member records.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Find contact information for IBEW Local 716 and the Electrical Medical Trust.
Medical Benefits
Medical benefit information for eligible Local 716 members and dependents is available through the Electrical Medical Trust.
The Electrical Medical Trust website is designed as a central location for plan information, eligibility requirements, forms, disclosures, and other participant resources.
VISIT ELECTRICAL MEDICAL TRUST
Member Portal
Members can use the Participant Portal to access self-service eligibility information.
ACCESS THE MEMBER PORTAL
Medical Plan Resources
The Electrical Medical Trust currently provides information regarding:
- KelseyCare HMO
- Memorial Hermann ACO
- Aetna POS Choice II
- Pharmacy benefits
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Telemedicine
- Short Term Disability
- COBRA and retiree coverage
- Enrollment and dependent forms
The Electrical Medical Trust currently lists KelseyCare HMO, Memorial Hermann ACO, and Aetna POS Choice II as medical plan options.
For complete plan details, eligibility requirements, costs, and coverage information, visit the Electrical Medical Trust website.
Mental Health & Wellness
Your mental health is an important part of your overall health.
Local 716 encourages members and their families to talk openly about mental health, recognize when someone may be struggling, and use available resources when help is needed.
The 2026 Resources for Living Suicide Awareness Guide emphasizes honest conversations, reducing stigma, understanding suicide risk, and making sure people know it is okay to ask for help.
Behavioral Health Resources
The Electrical Medical Trust provides access to behavioral health and mental health resources, including:
- Behavioral health telemedicine
- Aetna behavioral health services
- Aetna Feel Better Program
- Suicide awareness information
- Virtual care resources
Suicide Prevention Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but mental health awareness and suicide prevention are important year-round.
Learning the warning signs, knowing how to start a conversation, and knowing where to find help can make a difference for a member, coworker, friend, or family member.
The 2026 guide includes resources designed to help people understand suicide awareness and prevention and know how and when to connect someone with support.
Talk Saves Lives™
Talk Saves Lives™ is a suicide prevention awareness program developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
The program is designed to help people:
- Better understand suicide
- Recognize warning signs
- Understand risk and protective factors
- Learn how to start a conversation
- Help connect someone with appropriate support
LEARN MORE ABOUT SUICIDE AWARENESS
Need Help Now?
Call or Text 988
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide:
CALL OR TEXT 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat is also available at 988lifeline.org.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans and service members can:
Call 988, then press 1
to connect with a trained responder through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Crisis Text Line
For confidential text-based crisis support:
Text HOME to 741741
If there is an immediate danger of harm or a medical emergency, call 911.
Confidential Counseling & Support
Resources for Living provides confidential mental health support for eligible participants and household members.
Available support may include:
- Confidential counseling
- Face-to-face counseling
- Televideo counseling
- In-the-moment telephone support
- Urgent counseling assistance
- Mental health education and training
The 2026 Resources for Living guide states that confidential counseling and in-the-moment support are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Additional Mental Health Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention education, research, awareness, and support.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental health education, family support, self-help resources, and HelpLine services.
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text: HelpLine to 62640
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges.
These resources are among those identified in the 2026 Resources for Living Suicide Awareness Guide.
Health & Wellness Resources
Additional health and wellness resources are available through the Electrical Medical Trust.
Telemedicine
Virtual care options are available for eligible participants.
Fitness Benefits
Eligible members may have access to fitness membership discounts through Aetna.
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Short Term Disability
Information and application materials for Short Term Disability are available through the Electrical Medical Trust.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY INFORMATION
Eligibility & Hour Bank Information
The Electrical Medical Trust provides information regarding eligibility and continuation of medical coverage.
Members can find information regarding:
- Initial eligibility
- Continuing eligibility
- Reinstatement
- Hour bank coverage
- Labor purchase
- COBRA continuation coverage
Members can accumulate up to 560 hours in their hour bank, which can provide up to four months of extended coverage. Hours worked above the 140 hours needed to maintain eligibility are credited to the hour bank, subject to the terms of the Plan.
VIEW ELECTRICAL MEDICAL TRUST BENEFIT INFORMATION
Pension & Retirement
Planning for retirement takes time. Members should begin the process before their final day of work.
Planning to Retire?
Contact the Hall at least three (3) months before your planned retirement date.
If you are planning to retire, please contact IBEW Local 716 approximately 90 days before your anticipated retirement date.
Contacting the Hall early gives us time to begin assisting you with your pension applications, gather the necessary information, and help make sure the appropriate paperwork is started before your planned retirement date.
Do not wait until your last day of work to begin the retirement process.
Contact the Hall
IBEW Local Union 716
1475 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008
713-869-8900
Keep Your Beneficiaries Current
It is important to periodically review the beneficiary information associated with your benefits.
Beneficiary designations may be required separately for different pension, retirement, health, and other benefit plans. Updating your beneficiary with one plan may not automatically update your information with another.
You should consider reviewing your beneficiary information following major life events such as:
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Birth or adoption of a child
- Death of a beneficiary
- Other significant family changes
If you are unsure where your beneficiary information needs to be updated, contact the Hall for assistance.
Member Forms & Information
Keeping your information current helps Local 716 communicate important membership and benefit information.
Please contact the Local if you need to update your:
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Dependent information
- Beneficiary information
- Other membership information
Members who need assistance finding a particular form or benefit document should contact the Local 716 office.
Forms & Plan Documents
Common Electrical Medical Trust forms and resources include:
- Enrollment packets
- Short Term Disability applications
- COBRA information
- Retiree enrollment forms
- Dependent termination forms
- Dental benefit information
- Required plan notices
Pay Dues Online
Members can pay their Local 716 union dues securely online.
PAY DUES ONLINE
Members may also make dues payments through the LaborPower mobile app or contact the Local 716 Dues Office for assistance.
Dues Office
IBEW Local Union 716
1475 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008
713-869-8900
Holly Rollings – Ext. 241
Nikki Aguero – Ext. 242
When mailing dues payments or corresponding with the Dues Office, please include your IBEW Member Card Number.
Contact Information
IBEW Local Union 716
For membership, dues, retirement, or general assistance:
1475 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008
713-869-8900
If you are unsure who you need to speak with, contact the Hall and we will help direct you to the appropriate person or resource.
Electrical Medical Trust
Questions regarding medical eligibility, coverage, hour-bank balances, enrollment, dependents, claims, or other health-plan matters should be directed to the Fund Office.
Electrical Medical Trust
8441 Gulf Freeway, Suite 304
Houston, TX 77017
Local: 713-643-9300
Toll Free: 866-236-3148
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM-4:30 PM
These are the Fund Office contact details and hours currently listed by the Electrical Medical Trust.
VISIT ELECTRICAL MEDICAL TRUST
Need Help?
Not sure which office, benefit provider, or department you need?
Call IBEW Local 716 at 713-869-8900, and we will help direct you to the appropriate resource.